CSI:NY Season 5 Spoiler Discussion - This City Never Sleeps

Oo, I can see we're not going to agree on much, ErinElizabeth. But that's what opinions are for. *laughs*

Has it ever actually said cop death? Because "cop killer" can apply to a lot of different things. I mean, on Bones when agents have been killed, their killers have been called "cop killers". And on CSI:LV, when Warrick died, it was pretty much considered the death of a "cop". I was under the impression that, at least on TV, anyone that killed someone that worked in law enforcement was considered a "cop killer".

 

I would say any of the main cast sans Adam & Sid are cops.

 

Technically Hawkes as well because we learned this season that he was never officially sworn in with the NYPD. But I don't honestly think a vigilante would know the difference. :lol:

And no it never specifically said a cop would die but they are cop killers. They're probably just looking for anyone with a badge.

 

For now, I still see one of three characters as the most likely potential victim -- Hawkes, Lindsay, or Angell -- although I agree Angell has dropped lower on the list with the news that the Greek coin storyline likely will wrap up in the ep preceding the finale.

Hmm...that's an interesting point. Part of the reason Lindsay has been lower on my list is because I haven't been able to think of a way the writers could connect her to kidnappers in the finale without it seeming too random and/or ridiculous. However, if the Elgers character has some sort of run-in with Danny and he or some of his buddies decide to target Danny and his new family for some reason, Lindsay could certainly be in danger in the finale.

 

The only reason I could see Lindsay as a possible victim is because of Anna. It's true she could want to leave to be with her family but I doubt it.

They have always been very flexible with Anna's needs and also with the other actors. Plus, in this economy I can't see anyone choosing to leave a steady job. :lol: Especially now that her family has grown.

Another reason is that we've already gotten spoilers that say she could be in labor up until and during the finale. Also, there was a brief interview with someone who said that they're excited next season about exploring Danny AND Lindsay being new parents.

I think Hawkes could be likely because Hill is pretty underused and he could want to branch out and do more with his other projects. But like I said above, I can't imagine anyone wanting to leave a steady job right now. The actors are already seeing potential pay cuts.

I think Angell could be likely (and I realize I have bias here) because it seems like they built up her relationship with Flack pretty fast, they've got her working with Stella, she and Danny have always seemed friendly, and she's a cop so for her to die it would affect them all. And it would change the lineup like PV said.

More than Angell leaving though, I'd be so excited to see Eddie's dramatic chops bust out over the pain of losing his girlfriend. And maybe, just MAYBE we'd see Danny being there for him for once. :lol:

Another option is Sinclair. If he dies Mac could get a promotion which would change the lineup forever if Stella becomes the new Mac. They did it with the original CSI.

 

I think it was with Pam Veasey. It wasn't like a full on interview but she answered a question about it. I'm searching for it now, I'll post it when I find it.

I don't think they're going kill off Lindsay already because they've made such a big deal about them being the first CSI's to get married and have a baby so I think they'll want to expand on that.

Plus, I feel like if a member of the main cast was leaving something would have leaked by now.

 

Well, I'm feeling pretty solid it won't be Lindsay so I'm not going to worry about it.

If it is her I'll be sad but I also believe that some good storylines will come out of it. And if she stays I think good storylines will come out of that too.

All I can do now is wait and see.

I also have to disagree that losing Angell wouldn't hit Flack pretty hard. They've really pushed that she was there for him and the one he reach out to and that she's his partner and his girlfriend and all that jazz. Also, EV is pretty well known and I'm sure she's got a pretty big salary. If we look back to the economy again getting rid of her would be cost effective for the show. Especially since they just upped their regulars by 2 people. There was an article last month that said CBS was looking to do some big pay cuts and even asking the actors not to take their yearly raises. (http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/02/exclusive-cbs.html)

Supporting actors are first to the chopping block. Sinclair and Angell are two of the biggest on this show. That's probably the reason we've seen less Angell this season as it is.

 

Well who said the death has to be a major event?

All they're doing right now is teasing us so that they'll be guaranteed we all tune in to see who kicks the bucket. Saying someone is going to die on a primetime show is going to boost the ratings handsdown. They're just trying to create some buzz.

And yeah they said that it will "change the lineup forever" but that still leaves a million possibilities. It's not as though they were going to say "Someone will die but no worries. No one's going to give a shit."

I'm afraid it's going to be waaay less climactic than we're all anticipating.

 

^ Deaths of primary characters usually are, to some degree, "major events". And in telling us it'll change the team forever and having the death occur in the finale I think it's safe to say it's going to be a bit of a big deal. Of course we'll have to see the episode to make our own judgments about what was anticlimactic and what wasn't -- still, I feel like their intent will be big things.

ETA: I think "changing the lineup forever", as you put it, actually narrows it down to like... nine or ten characters at the most. Which is a pretty small pool. A million is a slight exaggeration. :lol:

 

Now I'm getting frustrated...I'm sure they won't even tell us in the preview for the episode. It'll be a HUGE mystery until 10 minutes into the ep, then..."BOOM!", it happens, and fans everywhere are left stunned. It HAS to be stunning....