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Elsbeth – Season 3, Episode 10 A Hard Nut to Crack

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When an avant-garde choreographer's Nutcracker rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet.
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Elsbeth — Season 3, Episode 10

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Cast & Crew

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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

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Sophie Brookover New York Magazine/Vulture Dec 19
4/5
Like most of Elsbeth’s murder victims, Donovan is kind of a nightmare, especially as a colleague. Go to Full Review Lloyd Farley Collider Jan 20
9/10
It's been an absolute treat how this season keeps bringing back characters from previous episodes, and they keep that alive with an appearance from Flash Rob. It's been a gift that keeps giving. Go to Full Review Jack Ori TV Fanatic Dec 19
4.5/5
Episode 10 dealt with another murder at the ballet, though the circumstances were different. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis When an avant-garde choreographer's Nutcracker rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet.
Director
Ron Underwood
Creator
Michelle King, Robert King
Executive Producer
Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Jonathan Tolins, Erica Shelton, Bryan Goluboff, Gail Barringer
Screenwriter
Sarah Beckett, Anju Andre-Bergmann
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 18, 2025