CSI: Can it be revived? Perhaps.

Written by Samantha Thursday, 22 September 2011 12:34

CSI has been on a downward spiral the last 3 seasons since losing Grissom and replacing him with Lawrence Fishburne, losing 5-7 million viewers on average from previous seasons per episode. Last night’s season opened with 13.5 million viewers, which was in line with their last season’s numbers. Fishburne has been replaced by Ted Danson (Cheers). On top of that, we will see Catherine depart CSI after Episode 12 this season. (and much of the first part of the season is going to act as her send off.) I was a little shocked to hear she would be leaving, but after 12 years in the same role, with little to no further character development, it is understandable.