CSI: VegasThe series has been well received by audiences so much that CBS renewed it for another season. Unfortunately, the next season will see the departure of some of the franchise’s most prominent stars. William Peterson announced his departure first, followed by Jorja’s announcement. Now another cast member is preparing to leave. When CSI: VegasIt will return for Season 2 without Mel Rodriguez, it seems.
Mel Rodriguez stars at Chief Medical Examiner Hugo Ramirez in CSI: VegasIt’s not, but Season 2 is ending. TV LineAccording to reports, Rodriguez will be leaving the show as a regular series host. However, there is a chance that Rodriguez could return for guest stars. CBS representatives declined to comment.
Mel Rodriguez’s exit is still not known. However, it’s important to note that there are no specific reasons for Mel Rodriguez’s departure. CSI: VegasOriginal series was a limited series. Rodriguez may have other commitments that prevent him being available for Season 2. We won’t know for sure until we get more information.
CSI: VegasThe loss of three key cast members before Season 2 is a devastating blow that any new series might have a hard time recovering from. Despite his departure from acting, William Peterson will continue to be an executive producer on the show. Jorja Fox made a decision not to return and told fans in her announcement she didn’t want to split up Sara and Grissom once again.
Showrunner Jason Tracey said at the end of Season 1 that Peterson and Fox’s return wasn’t expected, thus suggesting their departure may have always been in the works. These shows were created to be accessible to new viewers, so it is unlikely that the series will continue without Season 1 stars or franchise icons.
Essentially, it stands to reason that Mel Rodriguez’s exit is not the start of some mass exodus of actors from CSI: Vegas. Actors join and leave shows all the time, and if the CBS series can deliver the same thrills and suspense (like that new serial killer) that ran all throughout Season 1, that’s fine. It will be interesting seeing who joins. CSI: VegasBefore Season 2 and any other legends CSIFranchise might be featured in the next series of episodes.
CSI: VegasAlthough Season 2 will be the return of the show, no details are available about when. It’s not necessary to be anxious about its return, because there are plenty of other shows available for viewers to watch.