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TJ · 02-11-2003, 03:34 PM

Which do you prefer for each show - 1 or 2 cases per episode? It seems like there is usually 1 'A' storyline and 1 'B' storyline that is somewhat less interesting. I think some of the best episodes only focus on 1 main case with everybody involved.

Do you think they should focus on 1 case for the entire episode with all the CSI team members together on it?

BrandonS · 02-12-2003, 02:01 AM

I rather enjoy the fact that they usually show two cases, as long as both are presented clearly. I think it's fun to see two separate mysteries on one episode. Also, it would seem unlikely that the lab could spare all of the senior people on a single assignment unless it were of overwhelming importance.

SNLROCKS · 02-12-2003, 08:39 PM

I think the episodes with 1 case are better because the cases seem to be more thrilling and exciting but i also like the episodes with 2 cases usually because they are usually pretty interesting and fun to watch.

Brian · 02-17-2003, 09:58 PM

I can't recall seeing an episode with only one case. The two-case episodes I have seen are really good and in those episodes, both cases have been presented very well.

SNLROCKS · 04-28-2003, 10:25 PM

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I can't recall seeing an episode with only one case.

Actually I just got done watching the season 2 episode Chaos Theory and that dealt with only 1 case.

BrandonS · 04-30-2003, 08:15 PM

What a great episode that was! They couldn't solve the crime, because there was no crime - just an improbable sequence of events. Great writing!

02-11-2003, 03:34 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,676	1 or 2 cases per episode? Which do you prefer for each show - 1 or 2 cases per episode? It seems like there is usually 1 'A' storyline and 1 'B' storyline that is somewhat less interesting. I think some of the best episodes only focus on 1 main case with everybody involved. Do you think they should focus on 1 case for the entire episode with all the CSI team members together on it?

02-12-2003, 08:39 PM	#3
SNLROCKS Watch Smallville!!!! Frequent Poster Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: The Land Of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 148	I think the episodes with 1 case are better because the cases seem to be more thrilling and exciting but i also like the episodes with 2 cases usually because they are usually pretty interesting and fun to watch.
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02-12-2003, 02:01 AM	#2
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	I rather enjoy the fact that they usually show two cases, as long as both are presented clearly. I think it's fun to see two separate mysteries on one episode. Also, it would seem unlikely that the lab could spare all of the senior people on a single assignment unless it were of overwhelming importance.

02-17-2003, 09:58 PM	#4
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I can't recall seeing an episode with only one case. The two-case episodes I have seen are really good and in those episodes, both cases have been presented very well.

04-30-2003, 08:15 PM	#6
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	What a great episode that was! They couldn't solve the crime, because there was no crime - just an improbable sequence of events. Great writing!