Season 8 **Spoiler Lab** - 'Feast Your Eyes...'

[MiamiWolfe]

ME EITHER! For every show I've been addicted to I need a fav actress and if she goes, oh well the show just got flushed down the drain...I remember that spoiler now! Calleigh said it was temporary didnt she...so why's everyone on the way to freakin out? Am I missing sumthing?...

The show CAN'T afford losing two actors like Adam Rodriguez and Emily Procter, not to mention two central characters (let's not deny they've been the focus of the show in the last years) like Delko and Calleigh within the season, unless they want to commit suicide. It's not safe, at all for them . Not this years when there are some major changes going on.

I disagree that the show can't afford to lose two central characters. CSI Vegas lost THREE central characters in the span of what two seasons? And they're still doing good in the ratings (for now at least). If Miami writes Eric's exit where he can return now and then (which we've heard they're supposedly going to do), then I think it'll be fine. I firmly and whole-heartedly believe that the others could and would be able to carry the show. I also believe that as long as DC is still on the show, the show's ratings will be fine. They may slip a little when Adam leaves and may slip a little bit more when/if Emily left, but I do not believe that the show would be doomed.

While it would be sad to see Emily leave so soon after Adam, I agree with DeaditeSlayer that Miami would survive both of their departures. No one is indispensable (things may suffer though if DC leaves) and DeaditeSlayer used Vegas as an example of a show losing several actors and still going strong. With the new characters introduced and with ELR, JT and RL being quality actors each capable of carrying an episode, the show will be fine. Besides...

I don't think Calleigh's going anywhere, personally. :thumbsup:

I agree with Wasabi, I don't think Emily is going anywhere.

Eva LaRue could easily pick up the female lead if Emily were to decide to leave. And if they continue to use their heads like they have been in casting new people, and introduce her as well as they did Cibrian's character, I'm sure they could find another female cast member the audience would welcome as they have the current new additions.

Well...considering how they're handling the characters, the storylines and the guest stars....Emily's eventaual departure along with Adam won't be a death blow, at least to me. There's no way to deny that right now everyone especially Eva and Togo can carry on the show 'cause they've done and still are doing a great job with it . Not to mention that they're working with everyone sooooooooo well!

I think Eva and Jonathan could do an amazing job if they are turned lose and allowed to show what they can do. Let's not forget Rex! And the new additions are doing a terrific job.

Eva has been quite good when featured in an episode and everyone saw in WISC what Jon can do. EC, CC and OM are great and interesting additions (EC if they keep writing him the way they are now). I will still watch and believe with DC and the remaining cast, they won't miss a beat:thumbsup:

 

[vegaslights]

Details on the crossover:

CBS is planning a "CSI" extravaganza for November sweeps -- star Laurence Fishburne (Dr. Raymond Langston) will appear in all three scene-of-the-crime shows in one week, and the whole thing wraps up on the flagship "CSI" on Nov. 12. Mild spoilers about the episodes follow.

Langston will first visit "CSI: Miami" on Nov. 9; he travels south in an episode titled "Bone Voyage" to investigate a case with ties to Las Vegas. Fishburne and "CSI: Miami" star David Caruso are pictured at left; perhaps Langston and Horatio Caine are talking about cool sunglasses, which Langston is still sporting when he arrives in New York on Nov. 11 (Fishburne and "CSI: NY" star Gary Sinise are pictured at right).

In that "CSI: NY" episode, "Hammer Down," according to CBS, "a big-rig accident results in the discovery of an interstate trucking ring that specializes in human cargo and black-market organ harvesting, and sets off a race against time to save a hostage."

The three-part crossover concludes on Nov. 12 on "CSI." In that episode, viewers will learn more about what Langston is investigating: "a nationwide human trafficking network that abducts young girls forces them into prostitution," according to David Weddle, who penned the episode with his writing partner, Bradley Thompson.

Ubiquitious guest star Mark Sheppard, who played Romo Lampkin on "Battlestar Galactica" (a character who knew a thing or two about shades), has a guest role in that Nov. 12 "CSI" episode. Sheppard, who has a credit list as long as your arm and apparently by law must appear on every scripted show in existence, also appears on USA's new show "White Collar" Oct. 23 and "Supernatural" on Nov. 19

Chicago Tribune

 

[mjszud]

Dave Benton is listed as guest star for the NY cross-over. Wonder why he get's to go ...:wtf:

 

[bogglesthemind]

Not sure if anyone has seen this, but there's a new preview for Bad Seed (8.05) over at the CBS website. Slightly different than the one that played after Monday's episode. Looks good...and sad.

 

[squinn1201]

Here are my thoughts and vents about season 8 so far:

First of all let me say that I am so sad that Adam Rodriguez is leaving! He is my favorite actor on the show. Although I realize that Adam wants to move on to do other projects, and I wish him the best, I still am very upset that he's leaving. In addition, I think that the writers are making up for Adam's departure by focusing too much on Eddie Cibrian's character Jessie Cardoza. Miami has had 3 episodes this season and all three are highly "Cibrianized". WTF????:wtf: I think that he has had more airtime than Caruso and Procter! Even the premere, which was about ERIC in a coma, was very much focused on Cibrian. What about LaRue and Togo? Haven't they earned the right to have more screen time? I know that the writers are using Cibrian to take the place, somewhat, of Rodriguez. I don't think Cibrian is a bad actor (I liked him in Third Watch), but they really should give the actor's who have been there longer more screen time. I think that the storylines though have been alright. AND....I waited 7 years for Calleigh/Eric to get together and now they are going to break up because Adam is leaving. That really sucks.

Also, did anyone watch the previews for next week? I thought Adam, according to his Tweets, was doing 8 episodes. from the promo it seems like he's leaving next week.

.....okay, deep breath. Thank you for letting me vent a little.

 

[GregNickRyanFan]

He is leaving CSI next week, but he's going to appear in five more episodes throughout the season. I think the total was ten.

 

[Ajbuckly]

Here are my thoughts and vents about season 8 so far:

First of all let me say that I am so sad that Adam Rodriguez is leaving! He is my favorite actor on the show. Although I realize that Adam wants to move on to do other projects, and I wish him the best, I still am very upset that he's leaving. In addition, I think that the writers are making up for Adam's departure by focusing too much on Eddie Cibrian's character Jessie Cardoza. Miami has had 3 episodes this season and all three are highly "Cibrianized". WTF????:wtf: I think that he has had more airtime than Caruso and Procter! Even the premere, which was about ERIC in a coma, was very much focused on Cibrian. What about LaRue and Togo? Haven't they earned the right to have more screen time? I know that the writers are using Cibrian to take the place, somewhat, of Rodriguez. I don't think Cibrian is a bad actor (I liked him in Third Watch), but they really should give the actor's who have been there longer more screen time. I think that the storylines though have been alright. AND....I waited 7 years for Calleigh/Eric to get together and now they are going to break up because Adam is leaving. That really sucks.

Also, did anyone watch the previews for next week? I thought Adam, according to his Tweets, was doing 8 episodes. from the promo it seems like he's leaving next week.

.....okay, deep breath. Thank you for letting me vent a little.

Well - Yeah - Ten is the number that has been put out there....

In Shíppertread however we are just not clear as to any Ericpops comming true or what.

This is from the Gary Dourdan tread before he left:
From May 2008:
According to []Entertainment Weekly, an insider with CSI says that Gary Dourdan might reprise the role of Warrick Brown for occasional guest appearances in later seasons after his upcoming exit from the show.

A reply by a fan: At least we know he's not being killed off. :thumbsup: although it doesn't make alot of since if he was fired, maybe TVGuide got that wrong? Confusing.


But they did end up killing him off so;
I was just wondering: If franchise made people belive he left and did pops later as Eric is surpose to do ....Who says/decides if Eric - pops becomes a reality or is just a gimmick to please fans?

 

[RoscoeTrek]

This is from the Gary Dourdan tread before he left:
From May 2008:
According to []Entertainment Weekly, an insider with CSI says that Gary Dourdan might reprise the role of Warrick Brown for occasional guest appearances in later seasons after his upcoming exit from the show.

A reply by a fan: At least we know he's not being killed off. :thumbsup: although it doesn't make alot of since if he was fired, maybe TVGuide got that wrong? Confusing.


But they did end up killing him off so;
I was just wondering: If franchise made people belive he left and did pops later as Eric is surpose to do ....Who says/decides if Eric - pops becomes a reality or is just a gimmick to please fans?

CBS always falls back on their promises... I'm just glad that CBS is giving AR a proper goodbye. Will definately miss this guy!!!

 

[Megan930]

Why is it that if someone from CSI, such as William Peterson and Jorga Fox, want to leave at the end of their contracts to pursue other things, they are written out. If someone from Miami wants to leave the producers want to kill them off? I just read that Jorga is back and William is welcome back whenever he likes? Really?? The way these shows are run kind of disturbs me. Sorry I had to vent.

 

[Ajbuckly]

Why is it that if someone from CSI, such as William Peterson and Jorga Fox, want to leave at the end of their contracts to pursue other things, they are written out. If someone from Miami wants to leave the producers want to kill them off? I just read that Jorga is back and William is welcome back whenever he likes? Really?? The way these shows are run kind of disturbs me. Sorry I had to vent.

This is from the Gary Dourdan tread before he left:
From May 2008:
According to []Entertainment Weekly, an insider with CSI says that Gary Dourdan might reprise the role of Warrick Brown for occasional guest appearances in later seasons after his upcoming exit from the show.

A reply by a fan: At least we know he's not being killed off. :thumbsup: although it doesn't make alot of since if he was fired, maybe TVGuide got that wrong? Confusing.


But they did end up killing him off so;
I was just wondering: If franchise made people belive he left and did pops later as Eric is surpose to do ....Who says/decides if Eric - pops becomes a reality or is just a gimmick to please fans?

CBS always falls back on their promises... I'm just glad that CBS is giving AR a proper goodbye. Will definately miss this guy!!!

Well if I was to give a logic answer. Please note: mean no offense to anybody and will appriate this to be a debate as to topic and not to post.

1. Dramatic effect - in perspective of shows general/overall storyline.
2. Characters popularity. This IMHO linked with 3 says alot. When Griss left it could have been the end of the show or the solution they choose.
Browns effect didn´t have the same "impact" on show as whole. There is some mecanismes there with lead man and castcharacters. Let us leave that for now.
3. Actors relationship with producers. IF a actor has any personal problems that affects work. Someones drinking or using drugs and perhaps NOT being able to do their job or showing up prepare. Show has 2 choices 1. rehab or 2 fire that person. When Marg was divocing it did not show on show and didn´t cause her characters storylines to suffer. THIS IS JUST speculation or IMO
4. storyline possiblities. If writers get stuck and can´t find a workable solution. "Killing off" is so easy. Beside writers might run out of ideas as to storyline that would fit the character. Aka would Brown character suddenly display religiuos tendencies and would show have time to explain why.
5. future of show. If writers or producers wants new character to come on and have some good storyline. Then it is hard to have popular characters compete for sceentime and storylines.

In Erics case Ann Donahue is remoured to have intervened and stopped the "Killing off" line but the pops are ???(Writers choice or showrunnerchoice I don´t know. If show is paying by the episode he could be left out completly but if ratings drop they might use him to have ratings raise again

 

[VirGodess1923]

Just read the spoilers for 8.10... Its the Jesse and Walter show again...
Where's delkolover to shed some light on this?? Would write up the spoiler, but she does it so well!

 

[CSI-AJ]

Why is it that if someone from CSI, such as William Peterson and Jorga Fox, want to leave at the end of their contracts to pursue other things, they are written out. If someone from Miami wants to leave the producers want to kill them off? I just read that Jorga is back and William is welcome back whenever he likes? Really?? The way these shows are run kind of disturbs me. Sorry I had to vent.

William Peterson is an executive producer of his show so I guess he has some clout to keep his character intact but I also can't understand why CSI alumni (with a few exceptions) end up in boxes

At least Alexx is alive and well

 

[perriwinkle88]

Just read the spoilers for 8.10... Its the Jesse and Walter show again...
Where's delkolover to shed some light on this?? Would write up the spoiler, but she does it so well!

I wonder if Adam would be in this episode because he said in his twit that he would be back shooting on Nov. 3?

 

[squinn1201]

Just read the spoilers for 8.10... Its the Jesse and Walter show again...
Where's delkolover to shed some light on this?? Would write up the spoiler, but she does it so well!

Well they must be paying Cibrian big bucks and he must have a kick ass contract to be featured in so many episodes. I guess they are trying to win over the Delko fans.

 

[vsuga]

Well they must be paying Cibrian big bucks and he must have a kick ass contract to be featured in so many episodes. I guess they are trying to win over the Delko fans.

I'll admit that Eddie is very easy on the eyes but it will take more then a pretty face to win me over.