"Leapin’ Lizards"
This episode starts with a bang, opening with a big shoot-out that leaves a man dead. It turns out the man was a suspect in a missing persons case in this story that encompasses alien abduction, hallucination, and deception. While the story may seem far-fetched it is, in fact, based on a real incident.
The regular cast all acquit themselves well, with Grissom in particularly witty form, but what sets this apart are the hallucination scenes. Lizard-like aliens are not the sort of thing you’d usually expect to see in CSI, but here we get a look at what the delusional murder suspects are seeing, suspects who are convinced the world is being invaded by aliens.
Richard J. Lewis is an old hand at directing CSI with over thirty episodes under his belt. Here he handles the opening action sequence extremely well, giving it a real cinematic feel. It’s a scene we see twice, the second time with the police officers appearing as lizard-men.
The episode also contains some nice Grissom/Sara moments. The ending is a little bizarre though — were we really supposed to think Gil was the “Miniature Killer”?
"The Good, the Bad, and the Dominatrix"
Lady Heather returns, this time as the victim of an attempted murder. While the investigation is interesting in itself, it’s the impact Heather’s return has on the other members of the team, particularly Sara, that really engages the viewer this episode.
It’s also hinted that Brass knows about Gil and Sara, although he’s interrupted before we can learn for sure. Grissom, not content with just catching the killer, also helps leave the episode with a feel-good ending as Heather’s story reaches its (probable) conclusion.
Article comments
1 - Alice
I think most people would disagree with you. The season finale have been very suspenseful and interesting. I found myself enjoying it much more after the second time watching it, perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to judge?
As William Petersen explained, having built up the miniature story for so long, there is no satisfying way to end it with one, or even a two part episode, therefore it much be carried on the the next. I believe they chose the best spot to reattach in the next season.
As with many, I found the identity of the miniature killer to be a very intriguing and complex character. There is yet to be explained about her and her motive. The "cheap shock moment" you were referring to is a part of explaining her character, so it does serves its purpose. Once again, don't be too quick to judge.
Personally, I found this season to be one of CSI's best seasons, if not the best.
2 - Christopher Rose
Much as I love CSI, which is one of the best shows on the gogglebox (and far superior to its Miami and New York derivatives), seeing Grissom with Sara and not Lady Heather really stretches credence to the limits!
3 - laura_R
i think the sara grissom romance is amazing and sara has to survive as their relationship adds a new depth to the show giving long time watchs of the show something to watch and see escalte. personally i have loved seein grissom and sara show their differnt colours and hope this continues!