Lauren Lee Smith's sudden departure from CSI left fans with questions. But the character wasn't creating the buzz producers hoped for, and the real reasons were right in plain sight.

Crime Scene Investigation Series. These can be episodes, remakes/remasters or sequels, created by either one or several companies. As long as the IP is used, we'd quantify this as part of a 'series'.

CSI made its debut back in 2000, and ever since, it has been a hot topic thanks to the forensic investigators who captivated ...

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The actor will reunite with Marg Helgenberger on season 2 of the CBS revival. Showrunner Jason Tracey dishes to ET about the perks of having Catherine Willows back in the 'CSI' universe.