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Been a CSI-er from the beginning, off-n-on. Some of the gore gets to me so I stop watching for awhile then go back. I enjoy the science of breaking down the anatomy of the crime(s) but not the breaking, ripping, tearing off of actual anatomy.
Characters: I like that Grissom is more a scientific, lab-oriented criminologist than a gun-totin' crimefighter, rather along the line of Gary Cooper in 'High Noon' or Gregory Peck in To 'Kill A Mockingbird'. I think that is some of his appeal to women; then there is his intensely private life very few get to see but is boiling just below the surface.
Nick is a lovable guy, having to be tough when sometimes he just wants to cry like a little boy.
I like the way Warrick has matured, calmed down since the first year; I didn't like him then really.
Greg seems likeable enough, when around, kind of like a puppy just wanting love from his owner and trying his best but sometimes tripping over himself.
Catherine and Sarah always appear to have some friction between them as if rivals of some sort. I believe Catherine is a friend to Grissom and Sarah might perceive that as a threat, however unintentional. I think Grissom and Catherine are both mature enough to realize that platonic love can exist between men and women but Sarah may feel insecure in such a concept being younger.
I like the recurring role of Lady Heather and wonder why Grissom isn't more "hot" for her, but that is just me.
Sofia reminds me of Lady Heather in drag and I could see heat between her and Grissom as well for some reason.
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