Elsbeth
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You know whats great about a really well-executed spinoff series?
If you already know and love the newly main character, thats great!
If you dont, its no impediment at all to enjoying the show!
The question at the heart of each episode is always, How will Elsbeth solve this one?
Primarily, Elsbeth solves mysteries by being seemingly quite daffy.
Shes prone to tangents and out-of-nowhere questions,andshes the sharpest knife in the block.
Underestimate her at your peril.
What may seem like dismissible dottiness is also a quality Elsbeth turns to her advantage.
and Did I stumble into some bad lighting?
Did my hair get flat?
Thats not even everything she wears across this single episode.
Likewise, the many totes she carries: I lost count early on at six distinct bags.
Why did she use teeth-whitening strips?
A 20-year-old using two spaces after a period?
Hepburn and Tracy, but make it a murder investigation!
He enjoyed their sparring and recognizes what a formidable adversary she is.
Alex quips earlier in the episode that she hassomethingto do with the police department, but nobody knows exactlywhat.
Hes been accused of corruption, and the DOJ wants to get to the bottom of it.
Stay focused, Tascioni!
I cant stop thinking about Elsbeths mitten garters.
Note to self: Acquire mitten garters for winter 2025.
