Carra Patterson Shifts to Recurring Role on Elsbeth

Carra Patterson will step down as a series regular on CBS's 'Elsbeth' ahead of Season 3, as her character, NYPD Officer Kaya Blanke, is promoted to a special law enforcement task force in Washington, D.C. Patterson will return in a recurring guest star capacity, allowing fans to follow Kaya's new adventures. Both showrunner Jonathan Tolins and Patterson have assured that Kaya remains an important part of the show's universe and that the dynamic between Elsbeth and Kaya will continue, albeit with reduced screen time. The Season 2 finale will feature Kaya's transition and is set to be a cameo-filled, musical episode where Elsbeth goes undercover in prison. The cast and crew have expressed gratitude for Patterson's contributions. The changes offer new storylines while maintaining the show's focus on female friendship.