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"CSI" Season Six started off strong, promising a lot even within the opening shot of the premiere-- when the entire team joins back together and proudly saunters side by side on their way to a new investigation. All of the original stars of the show are back, as well, which is unheard of for such a long running serialized one-hour drama on network television. And this season provided an insight into the characters that never was before: sure, we knew all about Catherine's screwed up family-- a deadbeat (turned just plain dead) ex-husband, a daughter headed for trouble, a mobster/murderer father-- but now we learn about the others, each one back with a slightly new and possibly improved outlook after one of their own (Nick) almost lost his life in the previous year's season finale. We finally hear Catherine admit her attraction to Warrick outloud; Warrick has made the insanely impromptu decision to marry a woman no one even seemed to know he was dating; Nick, someone who connected as emotionally to his cases as Sara, actually has to be pulled back emotionally by Sara when he starts to look at a victim as not just a body; and Grissom not only beds Lady Heather but also finally gives into seasons of Sara's whiny advances. The storylines also got kicked up a notch, with "Dog Eat Dog" looking at competitive eating and a genetic disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome; "Pirates of the Third Reich" dealing with Nazi mentality; and "The Unusual Suspect," which is the ultimate in sibling bonds when a twelve year old genius claims she is actually responsible when her average brother is on trial for murdering a meanspirited but popular classmate. But the clear stand out episode(s) are the two-story arc "A Bullet Runs Through It" Parts 1 and 2, which open with the most expensive teaser in television, in which three police cars chase and then take part in a shootout with four suspects in a lower class area in Las Vegas. Needless to say, race, inter-squad politics, and the media are all issues tackled here, when the CSIs are forced to investigate two of their own in the fatal shooting of a rookie uniformed officer who was caught in the crossfire. This episode also brings Hodges into the field for the first (and only) time, which is an obvious laughable moment. Season Six is not innocent of dabbling in gimmicks and kitsche, though. Some episodes preach more than the typical Gris-isms (one-liners), but still do it subtley ("Room Service," for example, which shows that no matter how much you have in life, you're all the same in death). It also takes a page out of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"'s book in the episode "Killer," in which we watch the crime happen and know who the perpetrator is from minute one of the show. And in "Rashomama" (yes, a concept stolen from a classic film), we see the crime scene multiple times, told through the eyes of the individual investigator telling his or her side, therefore giving the crime multiple personalities, so to speak. Season Six is not the best season by any means, but it still sticks close enough to the original formula that made it the most successful show on Thursday nights, on CBS, week after week. It has not grown stale: it continues to challenge its viewers, as well as shock them (and of course, make them squeal, as the special effects become more gruesome with time), and it never disappoints.Read full review
well iwill honestly say i never got this programme at all, never watched it, and never would (esp the one with the ginger guy from NYPDblue), but after sitting down and watching them with my girlfriend whom was big in to it, i've got hooked and can now honestly say that this as a crime series IS BY FAR THE BEST AND I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO HAVE A GO AND WATCH IT.. all the crimes and the way they are solved is amazing as is the theory behind the odd one, i'm sure it now almost possible to commit a perfect crime, and not get traced or detected, as you now know what you need to do to get away with it.. (mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm food for thought) (IF THIS HELP PLEASE PRESS YES)
this is a great step to all the seasons which in this season it relly starts getting good.. this is a must for all csi fans and should not be missed.
To follow on from CSI story line, i am a big fan. the story and different situations are just immanence
This dvd was second hand when i brought it but I was chuffed to bits with it as it was vaule for money, the case was in great condition still and so were the disc's...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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