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Elsbeth S3E5 — Poetic Justice
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Elsbeth•Season 3•Episode 5

Poetic Justice

7.1/10 · 463 votesNov 6, 202542 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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After a donor's death shakes New York’s nonprofit arts scene, Elsbeth questions the motives of the victim's friend, Gary, the founder of a prominent poetry journal. Also, Elsbeth runs into Marissa, who is following in Eli's footsteps and working as the campaign manager for a

Directed byRobin Givens
Written byLeah Nanako Winkler
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Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Elsbeth Tascioni

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

C.W. Wagner

Daniel K. Isaac

Daniel K. Isaac

Lieutenant Steve Connor

Carra Patterson

Carra Patterson

Officer Kaya Blanke

Molly Price

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Leah Nanako Winkler

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Episode Summary

"Poetic Justice" is episode 5 of Elsbeth season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 463 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Robin Givens and written by Leah Nanako Winkler, it aired on November 6, 2025.

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