Personally i think the writers have completely forgotten the reason why this show became the success it did. It was the mixture of science and characters that made viewers want to watch and relate to what they were seeing. Now it' only one or the other, there is no balance. The cast was the best ever and of course it isn't going to be the same now that several have gone but putting the regulars that made the show what it is into the background is practically sending them a message to leave as we no longer need you.
I feel sorry for the originals and lauren/riley, they love and give so much to the show but i being forced to produce underwritten scripts and episodes why the writers find ways to big up the new characters. They are concentrating to hard on trying to find ratings and competing with other shows that they forget the show and ultimatly shrink the standards.
Bringing back sara isn't going to do anything. The writers have made too much of a mess to help the show now. It's unrealistic and completely different. I think that Marg, George, Eric, Paul and Robert should leave if the writers don't listen. If you don't look after your actors then whats the point of being there. All of them have too much talent to be wasted on a show that won't even give them air time.
I agree with the above. The only problem is, the only actor I see leaving would be Marg, because she headline a show on her own, and it would last. The actors had talent before the show, and they'll have it afterwards. I can honestly see Marg on cable doing a Closer/Saving Grace/HawthoRNe type of show.
After steaming for a good 24 hours, I have decided that I will give this season five episodes. By the fifth episode, if it isn't like it used to be(interesting and captivating and ensemble-like), than I'm done.
It's a shame that a show like this, a show that was truly an original with it's hi-tech special effects, deep, thought provoking storylines, and incredibly well acted and well rounded characters/actors has to end in such a dismal and lackluster way.
It's depressing that an actor like LLS, who was never really given a chance to act because of the awkward time they brought her in, and because of certain other characters overall take over of the show, is now completely booted from the show for an actress that walked away from the show almost a year ago. Ridiculous.
In my eyes, Riley was the new and improved Sara. Intelligent and angsty, but without all the depression and immature attitude. Riley obvisouly had a jacked up childhood, something that casued her to become a CSI, and I was really hoping that we would get to see what it was this season. But, alas, TPTB pulled the plug on a perfectly good character and a perfectly good actor. Hopefully LLS will find work else where on a show that actually appreciates her talent.
TPTB should be ashamed of themselves, but I know they won't be because as long as their favorite actors/ships are back in the forefront, their happier than a big in doo-doo.
I don't understand why they are going to spotlight her in every episode she's in. I can understand spotlighting her in one or two, but more than that and it's pathetic. I honestly feel like a I walked into a moronic fanfiction where Sara wears a cape and comes in to save the day. TPTB need to drop this fan-girl mentallity because it gets old fast, and it only makes them look lame and pathetic.
Even if this isn't the last season for CSI(Although I sincerely wish it is), it is the last one for this fan. I, along with many other fans like the ones on this board, have put so much time and energy and MONEY into supporting this show, that is only fair that some of our favorite characters get the spotlight, not characters/actors who left the show, came back, left and then only to come back again.
MH, GE, and ES deserve so much more credit for making the show the way it is than TPTB are willing to give them. Because if they really realized the following these actors have, we wouldn't be having this conversation. It's the mere fact that nothing and no one can come between TPTB and their favorite characters/ships.:scream:
