I finally got around to watching the first three episodes, and I am loving it. Every episode so far is better than anything they did last year. Not having the season-long of Hodges story arc has really helped the episodes and new characters breathe. There is a new story arc but it only takes a few minutes of screen time each week so far. I'm assuming it's going to play out in the finale. Having Catherine Willows back has been more of an asset than Grissom and Sara were, too, in my opinion.
Anyway, if you didn't really care for the first season but love classic CSI, I think you'll enjoy this season a lot unless it falls off the rails later.
Anyway, if you didn't really care for the first season but love classic CSI, I think you'll enjoy this season a lot unless it falls off the rails later.