Episode 8x19 - 'Spring Breakdown' ***CONTAINS SPOILERS***

[GregNickRyanFan]

Well, when Ryan first asked the question maybe Tom came back a little harsh, but he was tired, overwhelmed and understaffed.... with enough bodies to make up the kills in a slasher film. :lol:

 

[Delynn]

--Did we really need to see Tom peel back that woman's face?!

Yes. It's a forensics show (at least it's supposed to be) so I hope for and expect a few peeled faces along the way.

Call me sick, but I love that stuff! :lol:

Didn't like Ryan in this one at all. Some thought Tom was being rude, others thought Ryan was being rude. My opinion is that Ryan was the obnoxious one in this episode and I'm a little tired of the character assassination. Tom's the Medical Examiner -- don't like his determination? Don't work in forensics. *shrugs* Seems as though the writers are forcing this tension a little too hard and usually I like Ryan. This week, not so much.

I didn't necessarily dislike Ryan, but I did think he was too snarky - and it's getting very old that they keep doing this crap to his character. I really like Ryan and the writers always selecting him to mess with him is getting really old. When I think back to Ryan's introduction ... he would have been the last one to pull that kind of stuff.

As for the case, I didn't see the CSI:NY episode that dealt with a similar storyline so as someone who either only regularly watches Miami or as someone who might be new to the show, I thought it was a good fit for the episode. The only problem I had with it was that the episode was a little slow.

I agree. I didn't mind the story at all, but it did drag at certain points and I was almost bored at times. The time shared by team members was pretty decent - with the glaring exception of Natalia. :scream:

Totally loved Frank in this episode. The team banter is awesome when well-written and executed. It was awesome seeing more than two people in the same scene so I hope this is the trend.

Adore Frank and love every second I get a chance to see him. Just makes me want to see him all the more! :thumbsup:

Once again Natalia was gone...is it bad that I forgot she was even on this show? I didn't particuarly miss her but thinking back, I thought "Hey! We're missing someone." I don't know what Eva's up to personally or professionally so I don't know if it was because of a scheduling issue or because the writers didn't feel the need to include her in the episode, but I'd like to see her maybe get a storyline to herself sometime next season since she's been generally MIA this season.

It's just hard for me to believe that Eva's substantially reduced presence on the show is a result of her requesting it, although I suppose it's possible.

She is such a tremendous asset to the show I can't fathom what motivation is behind her lack of time. At this point I'd almost like to see Eva get a really juicy, kick ass part on Castle (yeah, I know ... her contract wouldn't allow it but with her beauty and talent she would be a natual fit on that show). I want her to stay with CSI Miami because I think given the right material she one of the best actresses on primetime tv. But I'm seriously thinking they don't deserve her and I'd like to see her move to a show that acknowledges her talents and puts them to good use.

Didn't see the preview for next week and I probably won't unless I'm watching CTV at some point so hopefully it's a good one, from what I've read in the spoiler lab.

I did. Doesn't look interesting to me so I'll probably be skipping that one.

 

[Blinded By Smoke]

I'm wonder why tptb finds it necessary to bring in a replacement for Eric. By that I mean someone to yell at poor Ryan. I still stand by what I said; Ryan was justified in hanging up on Tom. Would you stand and take a dressing down for asking a question? I would't; I would walk off. Ryan in a sense did just that. Ryan may have sounded a bit impatient, but you can't always judge the tone of a person's voice. I think Ryan may have been a little frustrated with not finding any evidence.

I agree that tptb have been hard on Ryan's character this season; esp. with making him look dumb and wanting to leave the crime scene to eat (that was the topper).

SORRY GUYS I JUST HAVE A DIFFERENT TAKE ON THIS!!!

NOPE. I feel the exact same way. I see nothing wrong that he did. Especially, though, like we've been saying-- since they wrote him to leave a freaking crime scene because he was HUNGRY. (Biggest WTF moment EVER.. so totally OCC!).

If they need a punching bag, they need to hire someone else. I'm not liking this at all. I am hopeful, I say this again, for a turn around by season's end. *FINGERS CROSSED*

 

[Carolyn318]

--Did we really need to see Tom peel back that woman's face?! It was a good thing I wasn't eating.

Really? when did this happen? I was fixing my computer and must have turned my head. I think all three shows aren't very subtle when it comes to the ME scenes these days

CSI: NY's M.E. Sid Hammerback did the same thing or something very similar in the CSI: NY season 4 episode "DOA For A Day". I could've live without it then and I could've lived without it Monday night. Aside from this one "I could've lived without it" moment, I thought this was a good episode. I wish these episode threads were like in the NY section. I'd like to be able to vote on a grade for this episode. Since I can't, I'll tell you what grade I'd vote for if I could: A. Leave out the disgusting "I could've lived without it" moment and I would give this episode an A+.