She is also aiming high with her dream guest star ahead ofElsbeths second outing.

Preston is at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival and sat down with Deadline to talk about the show.

The writers will stick to the procedural formula but add twists in season two.

Carrie Preston, star of CBS series ‘Elsbeth’

‘Elsbeth’ star Carrie Preston at the Monte-Carlo TV FestivalGetty

Viewers get to see the killer at the start of each weekly case.

Its been great to see who weve gotten so far, Preston said.

Deadline asked Preston who her dream guest star would be.

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Its comforting for people to show up already knowing who the killer is.

People can just enjoy the ride and not be stressed.

The series is described as an extension rather than a spin-off fromThe Good WifeandThe Good Fight.

A lot of times I was being brought on toThe Good WifeandThe Good Fightto lighten proceedings, Preston said.

That dictates what my job is and what I need to do.

Ive learned how to pace her differently.