This is a watchable show as Carrie Preston gives a good performance as Elsbeth. I like the character (sort of a female Columbo with shades of Sherlock Holmes and Encyclopedia Brown thrown in) and the format of the episodes. Each mystery and episode features a good story and "villain" to deal with, and Elsbeth does a good job in figuring it out with what she has to work with, and the character is fun to watch. Her supporting cast is too, especially Wendell Pierce. The episodes are certainly unique. If you like a spunky character with decent cases to work through, give this show a try. You might like it.
** 1/2 out of ****
** 1/2 out of ****