"I think I found a key piece of evidence. The red head we've been looking for." - Nick Stokes, CSI episode 1×17
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
“Face Lift” (1x17)
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George Eads as Nick Stokes in Face Lift (1x17)
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“Shades of Justice,” a CSI: Miami Rewatch: Episode 17
1x17- “Simple Man”
CASE: Just before Horatio is set to testify at a high profile murder trial, a new victim forces the team to reexamine the evidence. It’s disappointing to see a show set in Miami use the Latina maid trope. I suppose it’s a realistic job for young women trying to make a new life in America to have, but that’s not really a defense. It’s still stereotyping. Also, the continued references to the victims being pretty as one of the signatures is...not great. We literally name one of the girls Bonita. That said, the story isn’t all bad. The fact that we start the episode with a closed case and then force the team to reopen it lends itself to some interesting character moments. In fact, most of what makes this a quality episode has to do with the characters. So, let’s jump into it.
CHARACTER: It’s interesting to see how the other characters, particularly the State Attorney who’s prosecuting Escalante, react to Horatio reopening the case. The State Attorney cares far more about winning the case at this point than actual justice, and that absolutely does not fly with Horatio. I love that Horatio sticks to his principles, even when his career could be on the line. We also meet Detective John Hagen in this episode, who will become a pretty significant character going forward. His relationship with Calleigh is immediately compelling. You can sense that there’s a history there. It’s very key to Calleigh’s character that she doesn’t let that history compromise her loyalty to Horatio. Her deep respect and love for her boss shines brightly throughout this episode, and it makes me so happy! Calleigh has other great moments in this episode, too. As much as I hate guns, the moment where she goes to the gun vault and practically swoons always makes me smile! I’m telling you, Calleigh Duquesne and her work is one of the greatest love stories of all time. The other major character introduction in this episode is Yelina Salas, another police detective and Horatio’s sister-in-law. She’s great! If I were going to ship Horatio with anybody, it would probably be Yelina. Considering what’s going to be happening next season, I can’t ship them as much as I might have. Even so, I find their relationship very sweet.
CRAFT: This episode was written by Steven Maeda and directed by Greg Yaitanes. There are some really great shots here! It’s a good looking episode, for sure. The writing is also rather good, I’d say. Overall, this is nicely put together episode!
Grade: B+
If this had just been the story of a serial killer targeting Latina maids, it likely would have scored a bit lower. However, the unique and interesting framing combined with some truly amazing Calleigh is enough to raise the score. Next up is “Dispo Day.”
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