TV show · 2024 · Crime, Drama, Comedy, Mystery · English
Curator score: 5.0/10 (18.3K ratings)
You will know her name.
Overview
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.
Ratings
Curator score: 5.0/10
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 60%
Metacritic: 69
TMDB: 6.9/10
Production
Scott Free Productions, King Size Productions, CBS Studios
Cast
Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce
Where to watch
fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential
Curator Review
Verdict
A breezy, character-first procedural with a playful legal-mystery hook and a very watchable lead. It’s lighter and more whimsical than most CBS crime shows, which is the appeal, though the case-of-the-week format can feel repetitive if you want deeper serialization or harder-edged stakes.
Best for
fans of clever procedural mysteries
viewers who like quirky, eccentric detectives
people who enjoy light crime shows with humor
The Good Wife / The Good Fight fans
Skip if
you want a tightly serialized thriller
you prefer dark, high-intensity crime drama
you dislike case-of-the-week structure
you want ensemble-heavy shows with big ongoing arcs
Overview
Elsbeth takes a beloved supporting character and gives her a series built around her oddball logic, social disarming, and uncanny ability to read people. The result is a polished network procedural that feels more whimsical than grim, with a strong lead performance and a format designed for easy weekly viewing.
Worth noting
The show’s charm is in the details: Elsbeth’s offbeat observations, the cat-and-mouse rhythm with guest criminals, and the way it mixes comedy with tidy mystery plotting. It’s not trying to be prestige noir; it’s aiming for clever, accessible, and character-driven.
Bottom line
That said, the formula is very much the formula. If you like the comfort of a well-made procedural, it delivers; if you want escalating stakes or deep serialization, it can start to feel repetitive. Best approached as a light, smart companion watch rather than a must-binge event series.
1971 · Curator 8.9/10 (48.6K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV
For viewers who enjoy watching a brilliant mind outmaneuver criminals through observation, social engineering, and calm persistence.
2005 · Curator 6.5/10 (193.4K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Philo, BBC America, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
A long-running procedural with a strong odd-couple dynamic, case-of-the-week structure, and a balance of humor and crime solving.