Solitaire
CSI Level Two
Yes, Nat, Ryan and Frank have been on for quite awhile, but not as long as H, E & C, and their characters have never been written from the onset to be the lead role,
I disagree. To give H, Calleigh and Eric all the time and plots, simply cause they were there the longest sounds like a bad idea, ratings-wise. TPTB can only come up with so many storylines (eg. being shot, kidnapped, chasing suspects)
If H was always the hero, and Calleigh was always the female hero or damsel-in-distress or Eric was always the second male, or shot, or chaser, then the show would repeat itself into a grave.
To me, Ryan and Natalia were completely ignored all season 6 and most of season 7 plot-wise. Neither had a centric-episode till 7x20 for Ryan. Through that time was E/C heaven for their fans, constant lil moments and action for EC and H.
Season 8 was all about mixing the three newbies in, which was well-done. Now season 9 has given Ryan and Nat a well deserved time to shine and I must say they are!
That's just my two-cents on the subject.
I completely agree. It gets dull seeing the same old characters do the same things over and over. Its important to bring in the other characters and get different reactions, plots from it.
It is good Natalia is getting the chance to shine. Although im hoping her plot lines dont become too repetitive either.
But altogether it does seem that tptb are making more of an effort with team interaction and screentime this season.