TV Review: CSI:NY - "Pay Up" - Page 3

Part of: CSI:NY

Nelly (yes, THAT one) puts in a turn as Terrence the club owner/informant. He opens the case wide with a new lead. This is helpful, but the kidnappers have military training. Why? I have no idea. It's yet to be explained. While I can often infer, clues aren't always available to pick over.

The airport hangar pits Mac, Danny, and Flack against a sniper. I have to smile at the shot accuracy. Yes, the point is not to injure anyone. Nobody gets hurt, though? Yikes.

Danny and Lindsay (Anna Belknap) have a name for their baby! It's Lucy. A future team member perhaps?

Words of constructive criticism are in order. All season long, episodes end and then promos begin. These highlight what is coming the next time. I realize there is an attempt to make sure people watch, which leads to shocking moments being revealed. But, when certain scenes air in promos, a major problem exists. Take for example, Danny and Det. Lindsay Monroe (Anna Belknap)'s baby. The news of her character's pregnancy was announced before the episode aired! Whoops. Now why in the world would anybody watch later? We already know the score. Think, producers. What goes out to online sources should be carefully considered. Some people have no problem letting the cat out of the bag early, that cannot be helped. The online press and fan sites do a pretty good job of keeping their mouths firmly shut on the big stuff, but not everyone does. People should respect a "we're still in contract negotiations," statement for example. What is sent out via print (or electronically) needs freedom of descriptors which, again, tell major plot points. Take Stella and the smuggling ring. A major confrontation between her and Mac occurred, however by the time the episode aired, the outcome was already known. Oops.

Viewers are smart, but there is no need to make things easy.

Season Six of CSI:NY should start up come this fall after the Emmys. Usually, the premiere is the same week, but scheduling is a little tricky — too many shows crammed into a tight space. There has to be one new episode eventually anyway, since lives are now in jeopardy.

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