Some CSI Fans Are Split Over Their Support For Catherine (& Drama’s To Blame) – Looper

When u/Apple-pie_best-pie took to the “CSI” Reddit board to post the unpopular opinion that they don’t like Catherine because “[her actively] sabotaging her colleagues’ careers sometimes just seems [too] much,” several fans voiced their agreement. “I think Cath is a cool character, and I really enjoy her most of the time, but she definitely has moments where I feel like she has different rules for herself than for others, and I think she struggles with sharing the credit,” agreed u/rewritethefinallines.

But not all fans agree, with several defending Catherine and pointing to the high stress of their jobs and the fact that having traits like selfishness and conceit helped make them more human. Many recognized that the writers sometimes pushed the envelope too far because it’s a television show seeking viewers. “Catherine was a messy, messy person, and I loved her for it even when I was completely exasperated,” wrote u/wordy_shipmates. “I get that the writers wanted drama, but sometimes it got so unbelievable that the suspension of belief was broken.”

Now that Marg Helgenberger is back portraying Catherine Willows on the revival, “CSI: Vegas,” her character seems to have matured in her time away from the job, and maybe this time around, the writers have also learned that the characters can have layers, without all the unnecessary drama.