I'm not sure where that came from; the notation is reversed. It more accurately should read: "Castle" has only beaten "CSI Miami" twice. Both times, "CSI Miami" ran a repeat while "Castle" ran a highly touted new episode. "Castle" has gained some momentum in this, it's first, season, while "CSI Miami" is keeping pace but, ending it's 8th season, the entire "CSI" franchise is faltering. Still, "CSI Miami" has remained ahead of "Castle" over the season.
I think it's according to your perspective. "
Castle has only beaten CSI Miami twice," is a positive perspective in line with, the glass is half full as opposed to the glass is half empty. I'm the first to admit that I struggle to find positive aspects to this show for the last 4 seasons - with the exception of the beginning of this season which showed some real promise. We'll have to wait for the entire season to play out to see if that promise is fulfilled.
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I just re-read what you said, Inthewind and I think I interpreted your meaning incorrectly above in my response above. I see what you're saying now. It was unique that Castle beat CSI Miami not unique that CSI Miami beat Castle.
Although I don't believe the Castle wins were up against CSI Miami re-runs. I'm pretty sure they were original run CSI Miami episodes. I'd have to look back to be sure and I don't have the time right now. I'll try to check that later this weekend!
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Castle has steadily gained viewers, CSI Miami has steadily lost viewers - as has the entire franchise. Maybe viewers are tired of the concept that was once so unique and original, but now has gotten tired and old - kind of like a house deteriorates without regular maintenance and updating.
I still believe that the ratings are going to suffer as TPTB continue to pursue the E/C storyline. The fact that Rodriguez is back may have caused some viewers to start watching again, but as more and more of the audience realizes that his return simply means that the show will continue to stagnate, and even slide backwards, the ratings will continue to reflect audience discontent.
Those who enjoy Rodriguez and what he brings to the show (a continuation of E/C is all I can see) and left when he did may come back. But I believe you will start to see those who are bored and realizing that the TPTB's promises of getting back to basics is just smoke and mirrors, leaving.
CSI Miami isn't the winner simply because it's CSI Miami any longer. It's past time for TPTB to take it's audience for granted. ABC has a serious contender with
Castle and if CSI Miami backpeddles like it appears they are going to in season 9, I think you'll see it lose to
Castle much more than twice next season.
As for Miami beating Castle, I think most of it is due to the fact that, many people love AR, whatever he does. I think it's quite impossible to deny it....I mean after all they signed that petition to bring him back even if they were incited by him!!!! I don't know why they like him so much, but most people who watch the show enjoy his presence. The fact he came back in this episode lead many people to watch this episode even if they probably knew it was gonna be a such a crap. Also lots of people actually enjoyd it.....I really struggle understanding how it is possible, but lots of people enjoy it :shifty:. Also "skyrocket" is a very strong term to define what happened on Monday. He beat Castle, but it certianly wasn't that great as some people tend to say.
I think Rodriguez' return probably is responsible for some people watching who walk away from the show if he isn't there because they want to see his character and/or the E/C nomance.
There are multiple reasons why I just don't like Eric anymore and the melodramatic flavor he brings to the show. The basic character flaws that I could overlook in the past I can't seem to overlook now because with E/C they seemed to have become so exaggerated it's too difficult to reconcile the childish and imature behavior I'm witnessing with a character who is supposed to be a trained professional who should excel in stressful situations.
I certainly wouldn't want a law enforcement officer who finds it so hard to control himself in a stressful situation coming to my assistance in an emergency. Eric has always been a screamer with a horrible and quick temper.
But I think that the hyped up promos for "Calleigh on her deathbed" are more responsible for the limited increase in ratings with this episode than anything else. The "CSI in jeopardy" card always seems to work for pulling in those who have strayed and casual viewers who don't want to miss it if they actually kill off a character.
As for the petition, I strongly believe that was based upon the fact that without Rodriguez the E/C nomance is history. So you have two factions working together to bring about his return, Rodriguez fans and E/C fans - both with a vested interesting in that character remaining on the show.
As for Castle, I don't think that it's that new as a show, but Miami has grown old in a very short time. It's aging and people are currently stop watching it. I mean it used to have more 13 millions of fans every Monday......now the figures I'm currently seeing almost reach 11.5 millions people (top rating). For god's sake some episode didn't even reach the 10 millions viewers. This must mean something!!! AR's fans will certainly their best to keep watching it, but at some point everyone will surrender and people will stop watching the show for good.
Castle is not a unique premise for a show, I agree. But the presentation on that particular show, and the very engaging cast headed by two extremely attractive stars with over-the-top chemistry, is a lot more pleasing to watch then a tired old storyline with two people who have absolutely no chemistry fumbling around trying to make what is nothing but two people have sex - bad sex from what it appears - look that the epic love affair of the century.
