As far as I know, she is signed on for season 8, yes.
88Blackbirds said:
I think I know how you feel, I’d love (seriously love) to see her in the lead role should it eventuate, but Sofia is such a cool character I wouldn’t want to lose her to some character that is less...Sofiaish
I agree about that. Nobody could replace her and if somebody did replace her, I sure hope they wouldn't have a bad copy of her. She's quite unique and we love her for all those little things you mentioned. And hell yeah, if rambling about those things, including the shotgun, is not on topic, then I wonder what is.
Damn, I hadn't thought about the uniform...I'm so with you. *thud*
Oh yes, I was thinking J-Gag, too, sounds fun. It would be interesting to see how the humour works since I believe Louise can pull off funny scenes quite well. It would suit her. Weeds has only started showing here, I haven't watched it so far but I'm taping it. And J-Gag has been referred to as "Close to Homicide", probably because the main character in Close to Home has a child, too. As for the name, I guess they didn't want something too normal, so it would be realistic.
sarahvma said:
Here's my problem: I've seen Louise in other roles, and she's a talented actress. When she first joined CSI in Season 5 she was given a very important role. She was the new girl on the block, but she was also set up as a potential love interest for Grissom, Ecklie's former right hand (or the anti-Catherine to Ecklie's anti-Grissom), and like Brass, was a cop-turned-CSI (and, also like Brass, then went back to the cop).
She really is talented and I agree that sometimes, she's only there for one or two scenes and it seems quite pointless. I do wish they'd give her more of a background and an actual story but I also think they've been developing her character more this season, even though she hasn't been a focal point of the show. You do recognise her pattern of action and thinking in different episodes and that makes her a more well-rounded character to me.
It's true that her role had a different purpose in season 5 but in my eyes that didn't do her justice, either. Nobody should have to act as the catalyst for other characters' relationships or to agitate fans. Because at first, she was merely that and not much of an individual character, she only functioned through and with others, and that's not how I'd like to see her.
I really don't mind the fact that she replaced Vartann etc. and as a Sofia fan, I'm thankful for every minute she's on screen. I understand your point and agree that her character needs to be developed but I still want to keep her on the show, for one because I love her character, all the small things that have been pointed out above, and for another because I think there's potential for her, if the writers would but use it.
