CSI: Miami casts a new coroner

Alexander parted ways with the series after six years due to her alleged unhappiness with the show *cough* David Caruso *cough.* There isn't much known about Echikunwoke's character, other than she'll be the new coroner. For instance, her affinity for the phrase "aw sugar" and her feelings on whether or not the victims on the table "left this world too soon" are, at this point, a mystery. I can't say whether or not Echikunwoke's casting is an upgrade or a downgrade for CSI, as I haven't seen her on The 4400, and only vaguely remember her as David Palmer's daughter on the first season of 24. I don't hold high hopes though, considering how CSI: Miami managed to take Alexander, who was fantastic on News Radio and The Corner, and render her all but unwatchable. Seriously. I appreciate a character on a crime show who takes it... [read full story]