I loved the crew for this every time one of the main characters almost seemed like they were going to leave the show I mentally prepared myself to not watch it. Luckily no main characters were lost. All the main CSI investigaters were my favorite. I think that people started declining views around season 9 because when the actress that played calleigh got pregnant and wasn't in much or the sitting since it wasn't part of the show and honestly her face looked like it was melting. It bounced back after she had the baby. So season 10 was looking up. Sad they cancelled the series but that's probably why 😕