Elsbeth Recap: Don’t Duck This Up

Elsbeth has always warned viewers against the dangers of monomania. A passion for one’s hobbies, a strong focus on one’s career, being deeply invested in some crucial aspect of one’s identity — all fine. Laudable, even! Enthusiasm for the things we care about makes the world go ‘round. However, there are limits to how far such focus and devotion can and should go, as we see when Chef Veev’s monomania regarding perfection and being the boss gets the better of her.