Elsbeth: Is there a new TF1 hero’s first name?

On Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 9.10pm, TF1 continues to broadcast a new American detective series called Elsbeth. Here, an eccentric lawyer lends his services (and above all his brilliant mind!) to the NYPD to solve murder cases…

“Elsbeth” captures the French public

Moreover, as in Columbo, the audience will discover the identity of the culprit from the beginning of the episodes! In terms of casting, our main character is played by actress Kerry Preston. This is answered by Wendell Pierce and Cara Patterson.

In tonight’s first episode, the Sensitive Cases Unit, under Elsbeth’s supervision, investigates the murder of Gloria Blecher, who fell from her diversion balcony. Everything is blamed on Luis, Gloria’s son, but Elsbeth suspects Joan Lennox, a real estate agent who is very interested in apartments in this beautiful building on the Upper East Side… but that’s not all!

In the second episode, Elsbeth and Kaya are this time in charge of investigating the disappearance of wealthy Australian Gabriel Earwood. When they visit Margo, the professional who introduced her to his wife, Elsbeth notices that the rug is out of place. Additionally, the woman tells them that Gabriel visited her on the day of her disappearance…

Is Elsbeth a real name?

Undoubtedly, Elsbeth (who has already been introduced to the public in two other critically acclaimed series) will do anything to stop these criminals… but the mystery remains about our colorful investigator: what is really his original name. is there

According to several sources, the answer is yes! The first name Elsbeth is of German origin and is actually derived from Elisabeth, which means “God is my oath“In Hebrew… quite a story!

Season 1 of Elsbeth continues tonight on TF1 from 9.10pm.