Elsbeth
Seen it?2024 | 4 seasons | Crime, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Lincoln Lawyer or Goliath, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 879K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12024 · 10 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22024 · 20 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 32025 · 20 episodes · 4.5 out of 10Monday- Season 42026 · 5 episodes · 3.4 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Robert King, Michelle King
- Carrie PrestonElsbeth Tascioni
- Wendell PierceC.W. Wagner
- Daniel K. IsaacLieutenant Steve Connor
- Carra PattersonOfficer Kaya Blanke
- Molly PriceDetective Jackie Donnelly
- Daniel OreskesDetective Buzz Fleming