Ending Happy

On average, the writers create an episode I consider to be a "one-off" or "off-beat" type of episodes. Sure, there is still at least one murder to be solved and the CSIs approach the situation in their normal serious approach. Helps break things up a bit.

However, this episode stands out for plenty of reasons. The boxer named "Morales" is not the biggest guy involved, but as a boxer, he never gives up and continues to train hoping to someday win one of his bouts. Morales is also a bit crude and not the most likable guy.

Adding to the situation is Coroner/M. E. Doc Robinson. Each time a CSI team says they're pretty sure they've figured out who and what killed Morales, the Doctor may initially agree with their hypothesis, but his next line would be "that isn't what killed him". Once they're finally able to put all the pieces together and see the big picture, it's clear that while what Doc Robinson told each CSI was correct, so were they!? Catherine makes an observation part way through the episode that turned out to be pretty accurate.. and funny.

I've been watching a CSI marathon on Hulu. This is our favorite episode of the whole series.

(No real spoiler but hints at the direction of the episode.)

I have to agree with the statements that that this was one of the best episodes this season. The constant redirection, the outrageous things done to the boxer, not to mention the whole "boxer trains at a brothel" idea are some of the most creative of the season.

I really like the continuity of this season. Events and plot lines from previous episodes affect the characters as the season progresses. But every once in a while, you just have to have fun and break away from the formula. It allows both the writers and the actors some freedom from having to continue to answer questions from previous episodes, while still allowing consistent character development.

But, to my summary. I wondered where I had seen the actress playing one of the "pleasure providers." I realized she was the daughter in "What Women Want." She has really grown up.

EDIT: I just realized where I had seen Doris Babinkian (the "madam"): Sister Mary Robert from the Sister Act movies. Talk about growing up.....

This was probably one of the best in a long time. I like the miniature killer, but this was way more fun ... if one can say death can be fun. The Devil from Constantine makes a great Pimp. Don't know who the old Poet or the main Pleasure provider were but they did great. The voice over in the snake scene was very well done. I was touched personally by just a few moments of screen time, Wish I could remember who the actress was. Had a hard time with the "madam," she did well with what she had, winking & all that, but I just didn't know quite what to make of her. When I see it again I am sure I will get a lot more out of her work, but the first time through it was tough. She was in probably the best scene in the movie, when they were sampling her DNA, the thing with the cigarette, Magnificent.

Over all I gotta say the boxer had a bad day.

This is the number one best CSI ever! It is funny The stars are great very well picked, I watch it over and over it still makes me smile even many years later, It was good to see CSI go this way. Cool story as well James Whitmore: great pick and is missed Luis Antonio Ramos: pulled it off Ashley Johnson: too cute Peter Stormare & Wendy Makkena: thumbs up Vince Vieluf: thumbs up as well The list goes on...... Too bad the show had to come to an end. :( On the up side at least i have it on DVD Another good one is " Rashomama " again has it's funny side as well This is the number one best CSI ever! It is funny The stars are great very well picked, I watch it over and over it still makes me smile even many years later, It was good to see CSI go this way. Cool story as well James Whitmore: great pick and is missed Luis Antonio Ramos: pulled it off Ashley Johnson: too cute Peter Stormare & Wendy Makkena: thumbs up Vince Vieluf: thumbs up as well The list goes on...... Too bad the show had to come to an end. :( On the up side at least i have it on DVD Another good one is " Rashomama " again has it's funny side as well