"The most hated person in the jail": Showrunner hints at trouble for Elsbeth in Season 2 finale

Elsbeth Season 2 finale Ramen Holiday will air on CBS on May 8, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET. The finale episode teases a high-stakes drama and a star-studded showdown with guest appearances from Alyssa Milano, Gina Gershon, and Mary-Louise Parker. The popular American police procedural series follows the life of an attorney turned unofficial detective, Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston).

Elsbeth, as an NYPD advisor, had outsmarted some of the most notorious criminals throughout the two seasons and put them behind bars. However, the tables have turned this time. In the Season 2 finale, Elsbeth finds herself surrounded by nine criminals she put in prison. Ahead of the finale, showrunner Jonathan Tolins told TV Insider,

"But first, Elsbeth better watch her back. The former guest stars are all suspects, but Elsbeth could also very well be in danger because she is also the most hated person in the jail."

What to expect from the Elsbeth Season 2 finale?

After being arrested in the penultimate episode, Elsbeth is sent to the same detention centre where her past adversaries are serving prison time. From manipulative CEOs to the vengeful mafia, the jail is packed with people who hold grudges against Elsbeth. The synopsis of the finale episode, as per Rotten Tomatoes,

"Elsbeth finds herself in prison with some of the same high class criminals she put away when one of them is stabbed to death, Elsbeth sets out to find the killer's killer, while her colleagues back at the precinct fight to get her released."

The idea of the Elsbeth Season 2 finale came from a mere joke during the writer's room session. Jonathan Tolins revealed to TV Insider that someone from the writer team suggested a prison murder, and that led them to rethink the situation and instead fill the jail with Elsbeth's past adversaries. Tolins added,

"The idea of having Elsbeth as a fellow prisoner came later. Recruiting top-notch actors for guest roles hasn't been difficult."

He continued,

"It was important to all of us, including Carrie, from the beginning. We want a happy set where people can have fun and do their best."

A star-studded prison drama: Elsbeth Season 2 finale

Elsbeth's prison stay is anything but quiet. Among the inmates are:

• Stephen Moyer as Alex Modarian, the first killer she ever caught (Season 1)
• Arian Moayed as Joe Dillion, a cocktail bar owner she helped arrest (Season 1)
• Alyssa Milano as Pupetta Del Ponte, a mafia princess (Season 2)
• Gina Gershon as Dr. Vanessa Holmes, a plastic surgeon who blamed Elsbeth for her downfall
• Mary-Louise Parker as Freya Frostad, the minimalist guru
• Andre De Shields as Matteo Hart, a dangerous fashion guru
• Retta as Margo Clarke
• Elizabeth Lail, as Quinn, the former CEO of Cerberus

With tensions running high, Elsbeth must navigate rivalries, grudges and in between solve a new murder mystery- all while trying to save herself from the threats.

Elsbeth Season 2 finale is one of it kind- beyond the thrilling whodunit, this finale forces the protagonist to confront the consequences of her work, which often involves revengeful and dangerous criminals. After a season grappling with corruption within the justice system, she now faces the people affected by her cases.

However, one thing's certain: Elsbeth's sharp, impeccable skills, determination, and resilience will be put to the test in the finale episode.

Elsbeth will be returning for a third season.

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