Does the viewer even care about the characters?
I for one could care less if Maxine lives or dies in the show. The "actress" is just awful and the plot is so predictable it isn't worth my time. I have only watched the first episode (thank goodness), but could tell this was headed for her to seduce the boss.
It is good to see though, that the vertical hologram screen prop/special effects person at CBS is still employed even after all of the CSI series ended.