CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 9

I can understand the disappointment exhibited here with some of the reviews about missing William Peterson's character of "Gil Grissom."Imagine the difficulty for Laurence Fishburne in having to follow in the footsteps of such a popular TV role of iconoclastic "Grissom"... who's unique approach to Crimes and his quirky love of insects made him almost irreplaceable.Okay, we all miss Warrick, Sara, and Gil........but let's get a grip and look at this series with a fresh perspective.I think the writing on this show, as good as it was before, has gotten even better; and the plots have remained fresh, creative, and well constructed.The solving of the Cliffhanger from Season 8 of "Warrick Brown's" murderer was well scripted, with moving roles from all the cast members, especially of course, William Peterson. When a Crime genre show makes this kind of leap into fine dramatic acting, one can only applaud and start believing in Hollywood scriptwriters once again.And "One to Go".......Peterson's last and final episode was superb. The last moments with him finding Jorja Fox's "Sara" in the jungle, was so well directed and acted; it will remain as one of finest romantic scenes in modern television.Now we all know why we miss "Gil."But I think Laurence Fishburne is one of best actors in Hollywood today, and as inenvious a task as he had in replacing a beloved actor as this was, he is pulling it off with a quirkiness and intelligence that made William Peterson one of our favorites.His ending scene with George Eads ["Nick Stokes"] in "Turn Turn Turn" was some of the best acting I have seen in this complete series. Eads has matured in his role over the years, and his portrayal of complete frustration and dismay over losing a young teen girl to a tragic death was absolutely wonderful.Perhaps the remaining actors upon the departure of Peterson, Fox, and Gary Dourdan will now have the freedom to expand their characters in a way that was previously not availed to them; time will only tell. But a veteran like Fishburne, with 2 Emmys and an Oscar Nomination under his belt, cannot be a bad addition to an already excellent cast.Like all things in life, "The Show must go on."Five Stars again, for CSI, Las Vegas.

This season was one that had some extraordinary episodes, but unfortunately loss a couple of good characters. There somesadness with the death of one of the CSI criminalists, someone I did not really like but felt emotionally sad at his passing. ThenSarah leaves and later followed with Grissoms departure. I was very fond of Sarah and Grissoms leadership is clearly missed.I am not a particularly fond of Willows; I sense she really does not like men and perhaps her fellow workers. She shafted thisyoung man (who had a tainted past) by accusing him of murdering this young girl and when the public found out cost him hisjob, house and wife to be. He confronted her, she pulled her gun on him, and simply said "I just did my job". It did not botherher that the publicity and the accusation which was false ruined his life. And this is not the first time she showed she could notcare less about others. Grandma Kate should have left, not Grissom. Even Dr Sweets be better than her!! Still, there is still a lot of good stuff in this season. A few funny episodes, especially " A SPACE ODDITY", another show pokingfun at Sci Fi conventions and especially at the original Star Trek. And there are other good, if not rather gooey stories. Theproduction quality, music, stories and cast continue to be outstanding. Fishburne is very good addition but he is not Grissom.I gave the season four stars instead of 5 because of Grissom and Sarahs departure and because of Grandma you-know-who.It is still a great program as are all the CSI series. I got this, of course, from AMAZON. enjoy!

This instant classic continues the cases and careers of TV's foremost crime scene investigators. Relationships and personalities are as much a part of the show as the murder and mayhem. This is a show to binge watch. It is as timeless as Las Vegas itself. A great way to beat the Summer time time heat and generate some of your own. Pitch perfect cast and stories.

great

I am getting all the series,this is one more for the collection.thank you susanannmary

THE DVD IS VERY GOOD, GOOD STORY LINE, WORTH BUYING, ONE OF THE BEST DVD OF CSI I HAVE GOTIT WAS VERY GOOD

良質なTVドラマを制作しているCBSですが、それらのBlu-ray化は殆どありません。CSI　Las VegasもこのS9とS1のみです。S９はウオリックの死とグッリソムが辞任するというこのシリーズの中ではファンにとって特別なシーズンとなっているのでBlu-ray化されたと思います。本当はSTAR TREKのパロディ回がもう一度見たくて買ったのですが、やはり、Blu-Rayの映像は綺麗です。DVDを持っている方も買いなおされても良いと思います。リージョンA,音声；英語、スペイン語、字幕；英語、スペイン語。（日本語は一切ありません。）