Exclusive: 'CSI: NY' Gets 'Beautiful' Cast Addition

Thanks for some NY info!
I think Ausiello was just being sarcastic, you know humor! And I’m sure the ‘threats’ were also obviously sarcastic, otherwise you’ll recieve a visit from the police.
I do hope there is good D/L news, us D/L fans have been put through enough angst!

Wank on, kids, wank on.

I have my fingers crossed for the news being about Rikki and Danny. He’s the only character she’s interacted closely with. Danny and Rikki have great chemistry together and managed to build such a deep connection in so little time. To know she’ll be back for a few episodes gets a thumbs up from me. But whatever news Pam Veasey is going to tell us, I’m sure it’ll stir things up!

All I want to know is …. is Rikki’s return a sign Danny’s finally going to find true love with her? I can’t wait for the new spoilers!!!

E, yes that would make Rikki family, but it would also make the show a soap opera and would be considered ‘jumping the shark’. The writers and producers always say that this is a show about science, not character’s relationships. The pregnant route would be doing a complete 180, especially because Rikki is not a regular cast member. I don’t think they would add her to the show just to be Danny’s wife, mostly because she would serve no huge purpose. Look at Kendall, ALL of Stella’s love interests, and even Devon. They lasted long didn’t they?
Rikki won’t be sticking around as a girlfriend, or even as a character. Enough fans are already upset with the that storyline, and CSI: NY isn’t exactly a “must watch” so the producers need to keep as many faithful viewers as they can. Most of which are D/L fans.

I really hope things work out for the two of them and that they can get back to the fun bantering that I love so much. Their relationship doesn’t have to be so significant on the show, just have them working together with a few nice moments every now and then. That should please everyone, at least then those that don’t like the romance can choose to ignore it. By bringing Rikki back as a love interest they will be forced to focus on it because she has no other place on the show, that’s not why people tune in. Personally I agree that Danny slept with Rikki out of guilt, he was desperate to make amends and that was the only thing he had. Obviously he and Lindsay have issues but hopefully this is an opportunity to put them to rest and move on. I really can’t see tptb pairing Danny and Rikki because it would make him an ass after he practically begged Lindsay to tell him she still loved him. You only do that if you care about someone or if you’re a manipulative ass.

Thanks for the great news about Flack’s sister, and of course about the return of the truly compelling Rikki Sandoval character! Finally, Danny interacting with a female character who he actually has some amazing chemistry with! (IMO, of course). Ms. Pinol is a talented actress, and her return will be a total pleasure to myself and many other fans who were captivated by her last season (and from what I saw, Danny was quite captivated, too…should make for an intriguing storyline)

Debbie, look at the stats, it doesn’t get amazing ratings. Sure, they are good, but all of the CSIs get solid numbers, but NY is the least watched of the three. Many may look forward to it every Wed, me included, but most do not.
And it isn’t arrogance, it is a simple fact that if the writers take the storyline in the Rikki direction, many D/L shippers will be upset and not watch the show. They have spent the better part of the last three seasons developing this couple, and I don’t think they will throw that away for a character who had been in four episodes.
MDC: I don’t think Rikki will be sticking around because anybody who isn’t directly involved in the lab never does. Sure, they make get some episode arcs, but never anything long term. It is a crime show after all, so if they aren’t actually in the cases, where is there a huge spot for them? Also, I thought Danny made it pretty clear to Rikki that it was a mistake when he turned her away and all but begged Lindsay to come over..