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Elsbeth – Season 3, Episode 2 Doll Day Afternoon

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When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex-con inside; Captain Wagner clashes with a rival whose reckless tactics could turn the standoff deadly.
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Michelle King

Creator

Robert King

Creator

Carrie Preston

Elsbeth Tascioni

Wendell Pierce

Captain C.W. Wagner

Carra Patterson

Officer Kaya Blanke

Fredric Lehne

Dave Noonan
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Sophie Brookover New York Magazine/Vulture Oct 17
5/5
As much as I enjoy Elsbeth’s reliable howdunit- and howcatchem-of-the-week episodes, the show’s occasional forays into longer arcs and different formal approaches are often my favorites. Go to Full Review Lloyd Farley Collider Oct 25
9/10
The writing, again, is exceptional and filled with comic moments and fun Easter Egg references to Elsbeth's 'The Good Wife/The Good Fight' past. Go to Full Review Jack Ori TV Fanatic Oct 17
2.5/5
I was ready for a break from Columbo-style mysteries, but the world’s goofiest hostage situation wasn’t it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex-con inside; Captain Wagner clashes with a rival whose reckless tactics could turn the standoff deadly.
Director
Robert King
Creator
Michelle King, Robert King
Executive Producer
Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Jonathan Tolins, Erica Shelton, Bryan Goluboff, Gail Barringer
Screenwriter
Robert King, Anju Andre-Bergmann
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 16, 2025