CSI Review: 7x07 Post Mortem
Date Aired: Sunday 15th April, 8:30pm
Station: Nine Network
First and foremost, I must say that several times during this episode I wish I could teleport in and shoot that damned juror and the judge! It was clear that the whole trial was one-sided in favour of the James family, no doubt about it. And that would be how the media would see it too, thus poor Greg is going to have issues walking down the street for a few weeks.
In terms of the actual trial, I liked how it was done. Doc Robbins looked guilty when he had to admit he would call it a homicide and the look he sent Greg said it all. Several times during the episode I though Greg was going to cry, and I've got to say that Eric Szmanda's performance throughout was brilliant. He certainly has come a long way as an actor during his time on CSI, and this epiosde also shows the development of Greg from naive lab tech to knowing all the risks of the field.
Warrick and Nick looking out for Greg was touching, and I thought it was interesting that Nick got behind the wheel. Yes I know I'm a self-confessed fan of The Love (Nick/Greg), but there was definitely some silent communication going on between Nick and Greg when Nick was on the stand, coming to the defense of his colleague and friend. Nick looked ready to go to blows when Greg was verbally attacked, which tied nicely with Nick's reaction to the incident in Fannysmackin'.
In regards to the miniature crime scene killer storyline, I actually liked this story. It's intriguing how it is all playing out, and I felt that the GSR (Grissom/Sara Romance for those who don't know) was put on the backburner for this, which is where it should be. Case first. relationship second. The detail about the killer knowing about the drugs buried in the backyard was disturbing - this guy must really watch his victims to know them so well. It's little wonder that Grissom is so determined to find the guy as he is more dangerous than Paul Milander or the Blue Paint Killer.
Anyway, in summary I enjoyed this episode, despite my frustration toward the juror and the judge. Really, really wish someone had shut them up. Mind you, if Eric Szmanda keeps up his performance for the rest of the season and doesn't get nominated for an emmy, it just goes to prove that the emmy selectors are being paid to nominated certain people for reasons other than talent.
Station: Nine Network
First and foremost, I must say that several times during this episode I wish I could teleport in and shoot that damned juror and the judge! It was clear that the whole trial was one-sided in favour of the James family, no doubt about it. And that would be how the media would see it too, thus poor Greg is going to have issues walking down the street for a few weeks.
In terms of the actual trial, I liked how it was done. Doc Robbins looked guilty when he had to admit he would call it a homicide and the look he sent Greg said it all. Several times during the episode I though Greg was going to cry, and I've got to say that Eric Szmanda's performance throughout was brilliant. He certainly has come a long way as an actor during his time on CSI, and this epiosde also shows the development of Greg from naive lab tech to knowing all the risks of the field.
Warrick and Nick looking out for Greg was touching, and I thought it was interesting that Nick got behind the wheel. Yes I know I'm a self-confessed fan of The Love (Nick/Greg), but there was definitely some silent communication going on between Nick and Greg when Nick was on the stand, coming to the defense of his colleague and friend. Nick looked ready to go to blows when Greg was verbally attacked, which tied nicely with Nick's reaction to the incident in Fannysmackin'.
In regards to the miniature crime scene killer storyline, I actually liked this story. It's intriguing how it is all playing out, and I felt that the GSR (Grissom/Sara Romance for those who don't know) was put on the backburner for this, which is where it should be. Case first. relationship second. The detail about the killer knowing about the drugs buried in the backyard was disturbing - this guy must really watch his victims to know them so well. It's little wonder that Grissom is so determined to find the guy as he is more dangerous than Paul Milander or the Blue Paint Killer.
Anyway, in summary I enjoyed this episode, despite my frustration toward the juror and the judge. Really, really wish someone had shut them up. Mind you, if Eric Szmanda keeps up his performance for the rest of the season and doesn't get nominated for an emmy, it just goes to prove that the emmy selectors are being paid to nominated certain people for reasons other than talent.