CSI

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.08 "Lover's Lanes"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:30:00 GMT

It's been a while since I've gone bowling. How old was I, around ten, I think? I couldn't hit a strike, I couldn't hit a spare, even--but miraculous, I didn't hit the gutter as often as I should. I guess I was meant for bowling greatness, but I'm writing stuff about crime dramas instead.

I mention this because tonight's CSI sees the team investigating a murder at a bowling alley. Nothing really peculiar--sometimes murders happen in the most unlikely of places, and as long as tempers flare, and the circumstances are right, something bad will happen.

'CSI: Trilogy' Review, Part 3: A Missed Opportunity?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:45:00 GMT

The CSI crossover episodes wrapped up last night, with Langston returning to Las Vegas to solve one case with implications to the bigger case he's been following: the disappearance of Madeline Briggs, who apparently was caught in the middle of a trucking ring that dealt with prostitution and illegal organ harvesting. By now the ground rules have been more than set: each of the episodes this week are stand-alone ones, with a common thread, and Langston, linking across the three. By the time we got to Thursday night, I honestly didn't have any expectations, because Langston is back in his home turf.

Therefore, it felt like watching any other CSI episode. It's a little weirder than watching CSI: NY two nights ago: even if it felt like nothing much has changed, the present of a central figure in a sister show changes the mood a bit. Last night just wrapped everything up: the Langston we saw was the Langston that was established the past week--dedicated and passionate to a fault. The only thing holding me on to it, admittedly, was the promise that the storyline I followed over the past week will be wrapped up here. And it was: they did find Madeline, but many others continue to be victimized, because he's obviously not out (or not capable) of bringing down a country-wide trucking ring.

'CSI: Trilogy' Review, Part 2: Just Like Any Other, Only A Bit More Personal

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:45:00 GMT

The CSI crossover going on this week may involve one story split across three shows, but in reality it's really three different crimes with one common thread. I thought it was the former after watching CSI: Miami Monday night, with the cliffhanger of sorts about a woman leaving a written plea for help inside a truck stop's restroom. I tune in to CSI: NY last night and realize that we won't see much of a connection between what we saw before and what we're seeing now.

Sure, there's Madeline Briggs. Pegged in part one of the crossover as a suspect in the murder of a model wannabe, she has become the victim--the person Mac and the team must save as quickly as possible, before she dies of the grim circumstances she got herself in: possibly prostitution, possibly organ farm. Maybe it's just me and my expectations of the crossover, but there was a bit of disappointment when the NYPD finally got in touch with Langston (who's still billeted in Miami) and suddenly all these details that we didn't see before came in. The missing notice we didn't hear of, the death of the guy accompanying Madeline over there. It feels a bit plastered in.

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.07 "The Lost Girls"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:30:00 GMT

It's been a pretty action-packed CSI: NY last night, but now the stakes are much higher, and Langston's cross-country trip ends tonight. The trilogy, the crossover, ends here.

Tonight's CSI sees the culmination of Langston's search for a hostage, one that he somehow (almost!) chanced upon in Miami last Monday, and went after in New York. He's gone up against a gang involved in prostitution, and eventually a trucking ring involved in selling organs in the black market, as well as human trafficking.

'CSI: Trilogy' Review, Part 1: A Riveting (Slight) Mismatch

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Last night was the beginning of what is arguably the biggest thing that could happen to the CSI franchise: one storyline, across three shows, all in one week. Now, why did this take so long to happen? Surely there are a lot more crimes that are connected to other occurrences in other cities, right? Well, we've had a few crossovers within the franchise before, and only because it's what the case calls for, and for that I'm willing to let go of that little complaint of mine. Besides, this is looking pretty good already.

As we've all known for the past few months, Laurence Fishburne will make an appearance on all three shows, as Langston goes cross-country solving a crime that is more complicated and widespread than it looks. The opening salvo was on last night's CSI: Miami, when the MDPD crime lab's investigation into the murder of a missing girl uncovers something bigger than they thought. Just proves how small the world can be, since limbs from two different people were dumped in the same place... but I digress.

People's Choice Award Nominees: 'True Blood,' 'Gossip Girl' and the Usual Suspects

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:03:59 GMT

This morning the People's Choice Award nominations were revealed, and as always, it's populism at its best. On the TV side, the nominees often look like the top of the Nielsen ratings list, with a few notable and surprising exceptions. Shows like True Blood and Gossip Girl crept into the Favorite TV Actress categories while Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show features Lost, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural.

However, those are the very cool exceptions. For the most part, the list is full of CSI, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Two and a Half Men and other top-rated shows. Here are the major television nominees for this year's People's Choice Awards.

To vote for the People's Choice Awards, CLICK HERE.

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.06 "Death and the Maiden"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:30:00 GMT

In the end, it all boils down to the guy who doesn't like the way the poor coach did things. Of course, it takes a turn for the worse when it involves another crime that seemingly did not have a relation before.

Looks like the folks over at CSI are up to something, then. On tonight's episode, the team investigate, again, two seemingly unrelated crimes--but at least, right now, we know that these crimes are part of some twisted revenge plot that seems scary, just judging from the episode title.

Video Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes of the 'CSI' Trilogy

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:43 GMT

In anticipation of the week-long CSI crossover episodes next week--they call it "CSI Trilogy" and I call it "Langston week"--here's a behind-the-scenes video on how the whole thing panned out. Apart from the usual details on what we should expect next week, all those bits about human trafficking and severed legs, here's a chance to see why Raymond Fishburne looks forward to working with David Caruso and Gary Sinise, why it took a long time for a three-show crossover like this to happen, and how Langston does a Horatio impression.

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.05 "Bloodsport"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:30:00 GMT

I liked last week. Let's see if we'll like this week.

If last week's CSI looked into a policeman who shot a fellow policeman who he thought was shooting indiscriminately, but turns out was shooting someone who was shooting his ward--yeah, I know that sounds confusing--then this week, we look at one big entity: a football team.

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.04 "Coup de Grace"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:30:00 GMT

Did they just mention MythBusters on last week's CSI? Because anyhow, I actually love it. I remember watching them actually test the thing about opening a safe with explosives and lots of water, although I don't really think it worked--more because the blast will destroy whatever's inside the safe, too.

Then again, the safe only contained money.

Jorja Fox's 'CSI' Return Extended Indefinitely

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:36:02 GMT

I think we all saw this coming, right? The return of Sara Sidle (uhh, Grissom) cannot be just for five episodes this season. Now, it has been confirmed that Jorja Fox's return to the current season of CSI will be indefinite, which means we'll see more of her than we initially thought this season.

"This season is about bringing the family back together again," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn told Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello. "Jorja has been the glue that has really helped to reform the bond of our team."

The Puzzle is Complete: Official Details of Langston's 'CSI' Crossover Out

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:12:50 GMT

Or as I'd like to call it, "Langston week", so that it's easier for fans to keep track, or for those who aren't that fond of the idea, to stay away.

CBS has finally released official details on Laurence Fishburne's three-part CSI crossover. Quick history lesson: for a week in November, he'll appear on CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, apart from his home show, CSI. Of course, we'll have more details as they come (which is why I won't be posting photos yet), but here's what you should expect--and here's why Langston's headed to those cities in the first place.

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.03 "Working Stiffs"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:30:00 GMT

Two interesting details from last week's CSI. The first is, obviously, the discovery that we have another serial killer in our hands--the sort that ties a victim's small intestines around the spleen like a bow. Sounds icky, sure. Ickier, since there's no visible opening. Even ickier, Langston can't figure out how to do it just yet.

The other interesting detail: Langston himself. We now know that his dad fought in the Korean War who brought the fighting with him when he returned from duty. I don't think he sees himself as connected to his dad--he's still remorseful from what happened when he was still a doctor, after all. But he didn't feel bad when he killed someone in last season's finale. Obviously we're setting things up--especially with the surprise blood sample from that medal.

'CSI: Miami' Langston Week Sneak Peek: Finally, Why He Goes To Miami

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:34:49 GMT

That makes it more convenient.

CBS is giving us another peek at the three-part CSI crossover, where Laurence Fishburne finds himself in Miami and New York, as well as in Las Vegas, where he really should be. Yesterday I showed you photos from CSI: NY's part of the deal, and now, I'm showing you some photos from the CSI: Miami side of the deal, which airs November 9.

'CSI: NY' Langston Week Sneak Peek: The Cross-Country Trip Drops By New York

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:06:49 GMT

Remember news that Laurence Fishburne is doing a three-part crossover, with him guest starring on both CSI: Miami and CSI: NY on the same week, apart from his duties on CSI? We're slowly getting some details as to what exactly will transpire on those three episodes next month. And sure, it's too early for this, but we might as well form this little puzzle. What's going to happen?

The folks at CBS have released three photos for the second part of the crossover series--CSI: NY's part of the deal, so to speak. Three photos of Langston working with Mac, and with the rest of the NYPD crime lab. And it says quite a lot--well, the descriptions, at least.

'CSI' Tackles What's On The Newspapers With Mixed Results

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Both CSI and CSI: NY last week tackled issues that's literally ripped out of the headlines--although, of course, it's given a killer and the crime lab twist, which is exactly what we should expect.

First up: CSI: NY, which saw a man who's killing off who he thinks is responsible for his worsening condition. You see, he's got lung cancer, and an advanced state at that, and since he can't get out of his home he has to kill by hacking into stuff--the hospital owner's car, his doctor's food, his nurse's elevator--just so, he says, they can feel what he feels.

CSI: Previewing Episode 10.02 "Ghost Town"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:30:00 GMT

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's pretty rare seeing CSI introduce a bit of the upcoming episode within the storyline of the previous episode. You get me? I was, of course, referring to that one scene at the morgue with Langston and Robbins, opening up a body, and wondering what exactly it is that they saw. Neither has the answer. I guess they're both still reeling from that attack on the lab (and the subsequent freeze-frame introduction).

But if you've been paying extra attention to stuff, you'll know that what we have is an odd case of a person's intestines getting tied to a bow. Yes, I'm just relying on what I saw. And no, I didn't see the intestines. But the idea of doing that without opening up the gut is... quite iffy. Don't you think?

'CSI' Sneak Peek: Just One Photo From "Working Stiffs"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:30:00 GMT

You know I usually make a slideshow when new photos from an upcoming episode of CSI (and, obviously, all the other shows I cover) come out. But anyone who's done a slideshow on BuddyTV know the rules: you need to have at least three slides before you can make one. Unfortunately, for next week's episode of CSI, the folks at CBS only gave us one.

So I decided we'll just have a little bit of fun and make up a caption to this image. Nothing's at stake. Just a bit of fun. This photo, by the way, if for next week's episode, named "Working Stiffs"--and involves a case of office politics gone wrong. Really wrong.

CSI: Delivering Some Stability To A Shaken and Stirred Crime Lab

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:15:00 GMT

Once I got past what is possibly the weirdest two minutes in CSI history--that'd be that slow-motion freeze-frame whatever-it's-called that was amazing only for the first thirty seconds--I sort of figured out what they were aiming to do with last night's season premiere: reestablish everything.

Of course, we've written a lot about how tumultuous the past couple of seasons have been for the show. And I don't think I still have to list it down. Anyway, those changes evidently rattled everyone, and judging from Riley's exit interview (which I honestly thought was a little out of place), something had to be done, so they did exactly that. And no, I'm not thinking of Sara Grissom's return.

CSI: Previewing Season 10 Premiere "Family Affair"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:30:00 GMT

The way I see it, it's as if Sara Sidle never really left.

I mean, she left in the eighth, showed up on the ninth, and is sort of returning to the team for the tenth, which starts tonight, right? Then again, there are a lot of questions now that Sara's back on CSI. You know, stuff about her reasons for her return, or what she's been up to in between her first departure, her Costa Rican gig, and her return. Or whether something's happened between her and Grissom.

CBS Adds "Breakthrough Performance" to Emmys Telecast

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:51:09 GMT

The Emmys are getting a viral, user-generated component this year as CBS is teaming up with Vaseline to sponsor "Breakthrough Performance of the Year," a category which allows viewers to vote for their favorite TV moments of the year, with the top three and winner being revealed on the primetime Emmy Awards telecast Sunday, September 20 on CBS.

The number of things that are unbelievably stupid and wrong with this decision is astounding. Even if you don't like the Emmys, you have to admit that this decision is actively killing what little credibility the Emmys hoped to maintain.

Hello, Slightly Underappreciated 'CSI' Characters

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:30:00 GMT

"Good point," I thought, when I read someone's question to the folks at TVGuide.com. "Is there any scoop for Greg on CSI?" it went. "We've heard something about everyone else but him."

And indeed, there hasn't been much on Greg. Same goes for CSI: Miami's Ryan, a fact that I remembered when someone asked me for details about the half-forever outsider of the MDPD crime lab. So I'm going to make this an appreciation of sorts, for the slightly underappreciated characters in the CSI franchise. Sorts, because I don't have info on everyone, I'm afraid.

A Flashback, A Comeback, And A Drawback: Sneak Peeks At The 'CSI' Franchise Season Premieres

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:30:00 GMT

The third week of September can be pretty much called CSI week. It helps that CBS has decided to air the season premieres for all their fall shows in one week, so waiting for answers to whatever's happened to the teams in Las Vegas, Miami and New York isn't going to take that long, really. And a lot's happening, too: a couple of new characters, a couple of returning characters, a couple of characters in the balance, and the usual crime investigations.

Jorja Fox Knows 'CSI' Ain't Exactly for Romantic Stuff (Which Is Perhaps Why She Did 'Drop Dead Diva')

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:45:00 GMT

Bah, we all somehow saw it coming, right? After many years of being on the right side of the law, and one instance of being the victim of those on the other side of the law, Jorja Fox gets to be on that other side of the law. I mean arrested. Yep, she's arrested, but only for television, in her guest role on Drop Dead Diva which aired yesterday.

That detail's been out for quite a while, really, way before her five-episode return to this season of CSI was announced. She's a soccer mom with a pretty grim past, apparently, and while I probably would miss the show, it's actually a bit interesting seeing her do just that. But wait a minute. What's exactly with Drop Dead Diva and its penchant for pretty high-profile guests?

First Look: Jorja Fox Returns to 'CSI'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:28:50 GMT

CSI season 10 doesn't premiere until September 24 at 9pm, but fans are already excited about the return of Jorja Fox for the season premiere. Now CBS has released a first look at Sara Sidle's return. Check out the official photos below.

Langston Goes Cross-Country: The Whole 'CSI' Franchise Does A Crossover

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Again, I sense another split in the middle.

This news may either be good news or bad news, depending on what you feel towards Laurence Fishburne's entry in CSI last season, or perhaps better yet, what you feel about how the writers dealt with his character. Come November, Langston will be leaving the Las Vegas lab--no, not for good, but for a crossover to both CSI: Miami and CSI: NY. Bah, it's something even Grissom didn't get to do.