The Elsbeth cast is about to lose one of their main characters. Carra Patterson , who plays NYPD Officer Kaya Blanke, is leaving the main cast of Elsbeth and will take on a guest-starring role “indefinitely,” according to Deadline . Patterson’s character, who has been a regular since the first season, has now been given a new storyline in response to Patterson stepping back from the show. As revealed in the May 1 episode “I’ve Got a Little List,” Kaya reveals that she has been promoted to the NYPD’s undercover unit. Kaya’s last Season 2 appearance will be during the finale, when viewers will see Kaya wrap up her time as an officer before becoming an undercover detective. Kaya will return in Season 3, but because Patterson will only be a guest star going forward, Kaya’s time on the show will be sporadic. Carra Patterson opens up about the decision Patterson talked about her decision to step back in a statement given to Deadline. “My character, Kaya Blanke, is embarking on a new...