But, judging from the latest spoilers, it would seem that they're realising the level of disaffection that would provoke. I mean, in the first half of June, as I recall, CM and other CBS "medicine men" were hawking a show that we'd all continue to "love" with JF talking about what was in the works. Then lately, we started hearing about Catherine and the torture they'd be putting her through - but no mention of Grissom. And now, Grissom is supposed to be rushing to her side
I of course remain wholly skeptical. There is also that speech about Grissom being bored. But any - and all - of this could end up on the editing floor. Or be re-written out completely. Still, it does show that they're maybe, very reluctantly, realising that they can't just ignore the 60% of their fans... or ex-fans. Of course, whether it's a real peace offering or a bait that they'll withdraw at the last minute (won't put it past them), I really can't say.