Actor William Petersen who is best know to many tv viewers for his portrayal of scientist & forensic sleuth extroadinare Gil Grissom on the CBS crime/drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" will be packing up his insect collection and specimens when he closes his crime scene kit for the last time sometime during the shows 10th season, which begins in 2009.
Mr. Petersen has been with CSI since it's premiere back in 2000. While he has co-shared the lead with all of his fellow actors he has always at least from my perspective been the glue that holds the book together. Being a big fan of the crime/drama genre I have always appreciated his Gil Grissom character, for his analytical and leave nothing to chance approach to solving a crime. While the story line is what draws a viewer in to a program it's the actors ability to give credibiltiy to his or her character and allow the viewer to idetify with it that keeps them cominmg back.
While executive producers of the show might feel that Mr. Petersens departure will have no real effect on the show, I'm sure that CSI fans will beg to differ. When there is a major shift in the dynamics of a show there is always some fallout. It's just remains to be seen how much when Gil Grissom (Mr. Petersen) takes his final bow.
