Elsbeth parents guide: All you need to know before letting your kid watch the CBS comedy drama

Watch Elsbeth on CBS | Image via CBS
Watch Elsbeth on CBS | Image via CBS

Elsbeth is a CBS police series that began in February 2024. The plot follows an intelligent lawyer named Elsbeth, who was hired to help the NYPD solve crimes in New York City. The show is rated TV-14, making it unsuitable for very young children. One IMDb user rated the show 10/10 and said,

"I loved this character from the first time on The Good Wife, and then when she moved on to The Good Fight, I was thrilled. I am so pleased that "Elsbeth" now has her own show."

Parents should be aware that the show includes some violence and criminal scenes. It is more suitable for teenagers and older viewers. You will likely decide whether or not this series is appropriate for your family based on how your child will perceive its content before they see it.

Read more in the parents’ guide before watching Elsbeth.


Violence & crime

The protagonist explores murder scenes in New York City, which is why the series depicts numerous crime scenes. Most episodes begin with a murder case that Elsbeth helps solve. The show's violence is not very graphic. However, the viewers are exposed to crime scenes and injured individuals. One IMDb user said,

“It starts with the murder. Once a body is discovered, the quirky "detective" makes "friends" with the murderer by ...."

Stabbing scenes and dead bodies can be seen on the screen. The scenes can be disturbing to young children and sensitive viewers. To ease children's anxiety, parents should be aware that it is possible to discuss the frightening scenes after watching them.


Language & rude words

Elsbeth consists of a mild to moderate level of harsh language in certain crime scenes. The show depicts characters using abusive language interchangeably to discuss issues or losing their cool when tense events arise.

It is not very academic, but older children will pick up on this abusive language in some cases. This is the norm with the police drama TV series on CBS. If your family has very strict regulations against bad language, you can preview episodes or watch them with your kids.


Romance & bedroom scenes

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There is minimal sexual content in this show that is not of concern to the majority of parents. The show is not about romance since it includes solving crimes. Elsbeth rarely mentions relationships, and there are just a few kissing scenes.

There is no nudity, and sometimes characters are seen wearing revealing clothing. The majority of the content is not inappropriate and is mild. Even older teenagers may watch the series with their parents without worrying about the sex content in the shows.


Drugs & drinking references

A scene showing the use of drugs | Image via TV Promos
A scene showing the use of drugs | Image via TV Promos

Elsbeth even provides characters who consume alcohol or drugs as part of crime investigation and plots. The show also presents drug use in criminal incidents or drug consumption among the characters in a social scene.

These sources are tame and not romanticized in this TV show. The use of drugs and alcohol is not encouraged as a good thing in the show. Parents are advised to be aware of these references, but they are not taken seriously as a tool for crime drama narrative.


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Edited by Sezal Srivastava