My Wife and I have been married for 16 years, and have never watched prime time tv. Nor had a tv in the bedroom. Last year she started having some health issues, so I put a tv in the bedroom so she could watch more comfortably. (Turned out to be a great excuse to buy a Plasma!
) Anyway, she discovered CSI, and now we are both hooked.
I think it will be a big mistake if Grissom leaves the show. I think the chemistry will suffer.
I think the kid killed his Mom out of a reaction. If he could have gotten past that initial reaction of rage, he wouldn't have done it. He was overcome emotionally, and just reacted. Crazy, but that's my theory.
I don't know about Keppler. Next week's preview looked really good, and should shed some light on him. He seems to have some secrets.
As for the other characters. I like them all. I think the chemistry and continuity between them is much greater than the Miami CSI team. They are very good at their parts. I've really grown to like Nick. He can goof around, but still be a no bullshit kind of guy. Can get very intense when necessary. I like that.
Is next week the last episode of the year?