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Elsbeth · S4 · E2

Death of a Playwright

  • TV-14
  • Oct 15, 2026
  • 43 min

When a young playwright's suspicious death rocks the world of New York theater, Elsbeth finds several suspects waiting in the wings. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner faces pressure from the new mayor and the police commissioner over the city's increased murder rate and budgets.

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About this episode

When a young playwright's suspicious death rocks the world of New York theater, Elsbeth finds several suspects waiting in the wings. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner faces pressure from the new mayor and the police commissioner over the city's increased murder rate and budgets.

Season 4

Guest stars

Molly PriceJackie Donnelly
Daniel K. IsaacSteve Connor
Richard ThomasLenny Swift
Nicholas BraunJeremy Perrick
Isaac PowellNelson Thibodeau
John DomanRichard Perrick
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
Frank DiLellaFrank DiLella
Betsy AidemSheila Perrick
Tommy DorfmanKlea Zane
Traci WolfeConnie Thibodeau
Jenny LesterPia Wright
Mick SzalLorna