Criminal Minds: Please use this thread to post a message to CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler about the firing of the Criminal Minds writers and the recent media reports that CBS is cutting actors from popular television shows.
Let her know that we object to their "changing the winning formula" of Criminal Minds. "Why change a show that works?" "Why lay off writers and actors that make the show great?" "Don't change a winning formula." We won't tolerate any more changes with this show. We will stop watching. Period.
Here's your chance to speak your "Minds"............
I will print off and fax her office daily all the comments left.
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Remember that many fans do not visit fan websites and are not aware of what's going on. Also, many people will not take the time to write. But these same people will stop watching the show if they find changes they don't like. You should probably multiply the number of letters you receive several times to arrive at the true number of viewers you could be losing.
Like everyone else who has posted on this blog, I am shocked and upset to find out that we are losing five brilliant writers from Criminal Minds! That is... unfathomable to me, it goes against every idea I have about how to make a good TV show. For four seasons these writers have faithfully served Criminal Minds, the actors, the characters, the producers, the fans. How you can just get rid of them like that is beyond me. I understand budget cuts; I understand that the economy is in the toilet, but to screw yourselves over like this... it's bad enough to so devestatingly injure the creative talent behind each and every episode, but to take away any of the faces of Criminal Minds, especially Thomas Gibson, who has been the leader of the BAU since day one, in title and in action, is disturbing in the extreme. A winning formula, as so many have pointed out, should not be messed with! Please leave our show alone, you've done enough damage. Leave our actors in peace, and bring back as many writers who will agree to come! We need them all. Why do you think Criminal Minds has done so well up to now? WHy do you think its popularity continues to rise? Because it is a brilliant show, which comes from the brilliant minds and hard work of every member of staff who works on it.Sincerely,
Jane
I would like the people in charge of CBS Criminal Minds to remember that the show has a lot of fans all over the world besides the around 14 million that watch it inside the US. Why does it have so many fans? Simply because it is well written and well acted. You have already let go five very talented writers please keep ALL the cast, they all do a wonderful job especially Thomas Gibson who plays Hotch so amazingly well and let us fans believe these group of people are like a real BAU TEAM.
Thanks for hearing us the FANS.
ECNA a fan from Central America
Hi,
My name is Mireille, I’m from Paris France.
I love Criminal Minds, or like it is called here, Esprits Criminels.
My favorite character is Hotchner. He is such a great leader.
I wait every week to watch a new episode on French tv.
I read on a French forum that CBS was to cut one of the actors.
Hope not, the show would not be the same.
Thank you for reading me,
P.S sorry for my bad english
Hey CBS, you wanna let go of an actor on the best tv show??? Why?
This show works as it is, leave it be!
Carter Radnor
Chicago
To Nina/Ed,
I love all characters on Criminal Minds, especially Dr. Spencer Reid. But I keep hearing talk about an actor is possibly going to get the boot for the sake of "creativity" and trying to be "daring." BUT all you will do is alienate the fans who stood by you guys when Mandy Patinkin left. Every single actor have been professional SINCE DAY ONE. And this is how you betray them?? This is worse than a slap in the face. EACH character brings something special and the fans know it. EVEN if you don't kill off a character, you will lose trust from your fans and each season that goes by they will question your motives Ed/Nina and wonder if someone will die. You have already instilled fear and it will take a very very VERY long time to get your fans to trust you again, and that will be a shame....
Mae from New Jersey
Wouldn’t be great if CBS didn’t mess with this show. CM doesn’t need tinkering.
It was great before you fired those writers, so now you have weaken CM, I just hope you will not do more damage by iring an actor. If you need to cut, look at CSI, Lawrence Fishburn, he sure ain’t worth what he got!
Theresa Gomez,
Texas
I've only discovered this show in the last year and I have to say I'm hooked on it. It's so well done with its twists and turns and character development. It would be a terrible shame to do anything that would negatively affect that foundation.
Ms Tassler,
I thought I would tell you why I love CM as it.
The writing is top notch, better than what we see on most shows.
The actors are all very good and you have excellent leading actors in Thomas Gibson and Joe Mantegna.
Even if CM isn’t a show that is characters driven it is those characters of Hotchner, Reid, Prentiss, Garcia, JJ, Morgan and Rossi that makes us comes back week after week.
The creepy factor. I love when CM goes all creepy, it keep me on the edge on my seat!
I really hope you will not change CM. I want to be back watching CM next season and for that to happen I want all the actors to be back.
Felicia Steward
Miami
Here's the deal: If you have the actors and the departed writers back next season, I will be there. If not, later alligators.
Millicent Matos, CA
I just did a search on google for Criminal Minds and this petition came up. i can't believe what I read, an actor will be leaving because of the money?
Sure things are bad but isn't CBS the # 1 network? The most watched Network? so why are you messing up with this great show? If CBS isn't doing that great then don,t touch the shows that are making your success!
June and baby Kyle
from Philadelphia
I'm writing to express my extreme disappointment in the damage being done to my favourite show on tv. I love CM and go out of my way to make sure I'm home on a Wednesday night to watch it. Love all the cast, but Hotch and Prentiss are my favs and I wouldn't watch without them. I sincerely hope that you will reconsider getting rid of any of these tremendous actors.
Dana,
NS, Canada
Man I love CM, it is the best show on TV! Love Reid and Hotch! They are the reasons why I watch!
Don’t get rid of them! I’ll leave if you do and I won’t watch
Any CBS shows anymore!
Angry fan
Ms. Tassler,
Instead of spending some money on lame CSI:Miami, why don't you spend some on CM? Like keep the cast together.
We CM fans will be very happy and will keep watching your network.
Bill Walsh
salem, Oregon
Nina Tassler,
I am hoping that your station cannot be serious in it's firing one of the top actors from Criminal Minds? Correct me if I'm wrong, but CM is one of your top-performing shows, right? How does this make sense, given the loss of writers? If you do this, you will change the show forever, and not for the better. If you go through with it, count me as an ex-viewer of both CM and CBS. I expected better.
Nina Tassler/CBS
So it isn’t enough that you want to cancel two of my favorite shows, Cold Case and Without a Trace, now you have fired writers on Criminal Minds and even want to sack and actor too?
What is wrong with you? You want us all to stop watching your network? Please leave CM alone and don’t cancel CC and WaT while you are at it!
Rosa Martinez
L.A
We stood by you when Mandy left. Don't expect the same this time. Your actors all deserve your support in these tough times, but ESPECIALLY those that have been there from the first ever episode. Fire any one of the originals and watch the fans head for the hills.
Go pick on someone else and leave the actors on CM alone! Need some suggestions?! CSI... pick any one of the 3, they are all going downhill. I'm telling you, lose any of the CM cast and I will stop watching. You seriously need to learn a lesson!
Ian
I started watching CM on a whim. I kept watching CM because I became enthralled with all of the characters, but especially Hotch. Love the layers to him and how he has come to symbolize the show. Also like the geekiness of Reid. I cannot imagine the loss of any of the actors, but especially these two. Go find your money somewhere else or I will watch something else.
Nina Tassler,
I have only one question for you: Why? Does CBS have too much viewrs that it need to drive some away?
Nadia
New York
Dear Nina Tassler & CBS:
First let me start off by thanking you for giving us this Amazing Show. I have been a Fan of Criminal Minds from the beginning.
Never have I seen such a show like this. Never have I seen a More Well Written and Well Casted Show in My Life.
CBS Should be Proud of this Show and this Cast and With that Being Said I ask you to please Reconsired your Decision to Cut one of it's Cast Members. Each of them Are a very Important part of this Show and it would not be the same without any of them Especially
Thomas Gibson.
As a Leader of this team he is the Heart and soul of this Show and without him - It just would not be the same and I am sure his Fellow cast Members Feel the Same Way.
Please Keep this Show the Way it is, Let it Continue to be a Show CBS can be proud of and One the Fans Can Continue to Enjoy
Sincerely,
Lily
To whom it may concern,
Its been a rough few months. New city, new job, family illness, etc. Not an uncommon story, I know. But in there was the consistency of CM... great writing and great characters and a great hour of entertainment. But now you're tearing the 'family' apart? Do not do this. I can't imagine the show without any of its current cast, but especially my fav man in a tie, TG. Don't make me move again, please.
Very concerned!
No, no, no you cannot seriously want to get rid of Reid or Hotch?
They ARE CM!
This show is awesome! Reid is soooo cute! Hotch is like a father to Reid!
Amanda Micheal, the biggest CM fan in
St-Paul.
Here is the cast of Criminal Minds
Joe Mantegna
Thomas Gibson
A.J.Cook
Matthew Gray Gubler
Paget Brewster
Kirsten Vangsness
Need I say NO MORE?? THEY ARE THE SHOW!
GAHH. I goofed!
ALSO Shemar Moore!
Its really easy for big corporations to hide behind circumstances. Don't for one minute think you can hide the loss of a CM actor this way. Each brings something to the show and none is expendable. You should already see this from the success of the program! I'm putting in my 2cents worth for my fav, Thomas Gibson; I can't watch without him. But please save them all, they do great things!
Becky
KS
Hey CBS,
I know where you can save some money to keep Criminal Minds cast together. Just get rid of some of your lame programming like Old Christine, Gary, The Unit. Those shows are so low in the ratings that I am sure they ain't bringing much money. Not like Criminal Minds.
Julia Meyer
Austin, Texas
Dear Nina Tassler,
I'm taking the time to write this after hearing some distressing news.
Criminal Minds is a very popular show. Its success can be explained by different factors, but it's obvious that one of the biggest factors is the cast.
All of the actors are wonderful and I can't imagine even wanting to watch the show if one of them were to leave.
You would loose a large number of viewers. This is not some kind of threat, this is a simple fact.
So I'm sincerely hoping that this won't happen and that the seven main actors will be back for season five.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Elisabeth R.
Madame Tassler,
I'm a recent viewer of Criminal Minds. I discovered it here on french tv in Quebec. It is a very smart show, with complicated cases and characters that stays with you. I love them all but the one played by Thomas Gibson, Hotchner is very interesting and I must say handsome too. I also like Garcia, she is so funny. I hope they will not leave CM. This show would not be this good without them.
thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Gabrielle Allard
Saint-Hubert, Qc
Canada
I don't often sign petitions, but when one of the only shows worth watching is being attacked for no apparent reason, I had to do something. This program is rare in its great ability to mix action, intrigue and character development. Each character is unique and all are important. It is obvious that the cast have chemistry so don't give that up. Save our actors, all of them! If not, you will lose fans, including this one.
Shelley Martin
Getting rid of a character from CM? You must be nuts. You are going to need ALL of their skill to make up for the loss of so many writers. Bring them ALL safely into next season or be prepared to find a huge new fan-base since there seem to be a good number of folks who feel the same as I do! ALL 7, you hear?!
Love Criminal Minds! Love being creeped out week after week! Love Hotchner's integrity and Garcia's one-liners. Leave them, and the rest alone. Thank you.
Trish
Arkansas
CBS,
I only watch one show on your network, Criminal Minds. It's cool, creepy show. Twisted doesn't start to describe some of the cases the agents works.
You know what? If I was a FBI agent I would want to be either Hotchner, the man is serious and tough no one mess with Hotch! Or I would want to be Morgan and tackle unsubs!
Don't mess with this show CBS, you really don't want it to go downhill like heroes right? That show was so great but now it is a mess, don't want that to happen to CM!
Alex Paul,
Vermont
To Nina Tassler,
This is what someone wrote on on some CM board about the cast:
Love them all
Need them all
Want them all back
respectfully,
Mary Ann Collins
Bristol, Connecticut
A friend and fellow CM fan told me that an actor is being fired???!!! WHAT are you thinking??!! I watch because of Thomas G. and Matthew GG. They totally make the show and I would stop watching if either left. You would just be taking out the soul and I couldn't bear to watch that happen. I'm begging you to reconsider...
Ms Tassler,
I think we all understand the tough times that have been fallen on, but messing with perfection is NOT the answer.
The writing on the show has always been wonderful. Dramatic, but not over the top. Humorous, but still in good taste. No cheesy one-liners trying to masquerade as dramatic comebacks. The quotes at the beginning and end of the show have always been a favorite of mine. I can only hope that with the loss of five phenomenal writers the writing doesn't start a slow, sad spiral downward.
And now there is talk of cutting actors as well?!
I have watched Criminal Minds since day one, and one of the things that drew me in and kept me there was the team aspect. No one character is more important than the other -- it's all about the team. The actors work beautifully together and play off of each other perfectly.
CM is different than its other crime show counterparts in that it treats profiling as a real science. It is one of the few shows that focuses not on the physical evidence, but rather the psychological and sociological aspects. I could go on and on about what puts this show a step above the rest, but I will leave it at that.
The show has done incredibly well throughout its four seasons and has consistently placed in the top ten in terms of weekly ratings. In fact, the ratings for March 25, a day on which both CM and LOST aired new episodes, Criminal brought in nearly double the viewers ABC's acclaimed LOST did.
As a loyal viewer, I can see Criminal Minds going nowhere but up. Do you really want to risk that by cutting writers and actors like they're an overgrown shrub? I should hope not. Don't ruin a good thing.
Megan
Dayton, OH
I have been re-watching the past seasons and I gotta say, I don’t think there’s the teeniest, tiniest possibility of Criminal Minds without Aaron Hotchner. I don’t understand how you could think that it could for even one second. Well, maybe if you did like the millions of us and turned on your TV to watch the show, it would probably take you 2 minutes to figure that out. Well, 600 people are telling you now. You have no idea how much this character is loved by the fans. Actually, all of the team is. Don’t change a thing about it, because unlike many lesser shows out there, this one doesn’t need change. It improves with every new episode. Leave this show alone and keep us, well, not happy, that’s gone now thanks to you firing 5 writers, but at least you get to keep us in your station.
Paulie, CT
Dear Nina Tassler and CBS for that matter,
I'm a big fan of Criminal Minds. It's the only show I don’t miss. I can miss How I Met Your Mother, The Bing Bang Theory and The Office, but not Criminal Minds.
Now, I've been hearing from many people about you deciding to let an actor go, because of the economy, I guess. You see, I don’t know about that, especially because people don't tune in every week because of the grueling cases, they tune in because of the characters they love. At least, this is the case with Criminal Minds. So, you imagine the heartbreak if next season Aaron Hotchner, or Spencer Reid, Dave Rossi, Emily Prentiss, JJ, Morgan or Garcia aren’t there anymore? I sure wouldn’t want to watch a show that forced my favorite character out and I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to even re-watch episodes with said character. Think about those fans of Mandy Patinkin who left the show with him to never come back.
Now, if you say you want a character dead because of the shock factor, how long will that last, really? We all saw how much backlash Bones got with his last season finale and their sad and rushed attempt to shock us. It did shock me, shock me so much I never returned to the show.
I know there's not much I can say to change the situation but lets think like this, if the show is great, the fans love it, the cast and crew work hard and you get good numbers, what seems to be the problem here? There's no need to shake things up. We are settled here, we like it just the way it is, no need to go through all this trouble.
Cass, Atlanta
Dear Ms Tassler,
You're messing with a perfect formula! As a dedicated fan of the show, I ask you to please consider the fans who love Criminal Minds the way it is.
Regards,
Patch
Hey CBS, Criminal Minds is the best show you've got, stop messing with it!
Erik Pierce
Dallas, Texas
Dear Miss Tassler
Please reconsider the firing of writers and Actors from the Criminal Minds team.
Thank you
Aggie Escott UK
Criminal Minds is the best show on TV. Mess with it at your peril.
If you fire one of the actors, watch the fans leave.
If you want to cut back, there are three CSI's to play with. Please leave CM alone.
Thank you
Wendy
Criminal Minds is the best show on TV. Mess with it at your peril.
If you fire one of the actors, watch the fans leave.
If you want to cut back, there are three CSI's to play with. Please leave CM alone.
Thank you
Wendy
Dear Ms Tassler,
Criminal Minds is by far the best show on TV. It's the only one that I watch every week. I was saddened to hear that 5 of the show's brilliant writers have been let go and even more shocked to hear that there is talk of cutting one or more of the actors. PLEASE reconsider any thoughts you may have about doing this. Criminal Minds is so successful because it is an ensemble cast. The show doesn't work as well when one of the members is missing. I know that people have their favorites (mine is Matthew Gray Gubler) but the beauty of this show is in the dynamics between the characters. I understand that, with the present economic climate, tough decisions need to be made, but PLEASE don't change Criminal Minds any more than you already have. Doing so will surely do more harm than good.
Thank you for listening to all of us!
Amanda
Adelaide, South Australia
DO NOT FIRE CM ACTORS .... THE SHOW IS PERFECT AS IS
Wow 646 comments! Do you see all of these outrage fans Nina Tassler? Is the message LOUD AND CLEAR for you? If Not, we can get up to a 1,000 signatures, and then you know we mean business. Just stop it Nina, us CM fans are sick and tired of the way the show is being treated. It's deplorable.
To Nina Tassler,
Things are bad enough with the econnomy that after a day at work wondering if I'll be the next one on the chopping block, I want to come back home, sit down and relax while watching my favorites shows.
On CBS that is Criminal Minds. I've ben watching faithfully for four years. I was mighty piss off when Mandy Patinkin left, Gideon was the character that drew me to Criminal Minds. When Mandy left, I stayed with Criminal Minds because it was Mandy decision to leave. Another reason I stayed was Thomas Gibson character of Aaron Hotchner. If Gibson leaves I will have no reason watching this show. The other actors may be good but their characters are simply not that interesting to me. I hope you will not cut Gibson or any of the actors on Criminal Minds. If you do then I'll be done with it.
Rosanne Baxter
Boston, MA
To CBS,
Scrapping for money? Why not take it from Les pockets? I'm sure Les can do with less money and the we can keep the CM cast intact.
Touch my fav show and I'll say bye, bye CBS!
Vic from the sunny state of California.
To Nina Tassler,
I was on the tvguide site, they had a small scoop about CM telling us we will have a cliffhanger at the end of the season. Is the sacking of an actor the cliffhanger? If so, I don't care for your nasty little surprise! Someone better not leave at the end of the season or I will too. Enough cast change on that show!
Penny Albrecht
Washington DC
CCBS/Nina Tassler,
This is such a bad news. I love CM as it is, don't want or need any change to it. Don't want anyone to leave to. I hope you will get the message Ms. Tassler.
Tasha Harrel
Vermont
I think the cast and crew of this show as it is or was in the last years is just perfect. there is no point of changing that. as far as I know the show is(like that) very successful.
I'm very sad about all the changings. and I know, that many people (not only in america, but all over the world), who like this show will not accept more firing of writers and actors.
Please leave the rest of the show intact....please. All of the actors are core to this show. It is a team show ... when someone leave because they want to ... that is one thing...but when someone is forced off ... that is another story. The fans can deal with someone wanting to leave... we have dealt with that. An actor forced off ... we won't deal with it well. You will lose viewers including me. Please leave the show alone. It's a top ten show and it's making you money. Please make your cuts elsewhere.
April
I have been a faithful watcher of Criminal Minds since the first announcements. I like the unique concept your writers had as it kept your audience coming back to see what new idea was next. Also, I feel that your show is more realistic than the other shows. I am a Forensic Psychology student and from my students your writers and their research are right on. Also, I love the voice overs of different quotes.
Dear Nina Tassler,
When i read that 5 of the best writers were layed off i was shocked and disappointed. why would you change something that is working so well? laying off a character on top of the five writers would be such a mistake because each person has such a vital role in the show. you've done enough damage in letting the amazing talents of each writer go.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Ms. Tassler,
The need to make cuts during this economic depression is reasonable and I am sure that it was a hard decision to make.
The firing of so many writers on one show does seem to me to be drastic. I happen to watch several other CBS shows and I'm also active in their fandoms. No such cuts have been made on those shows.
My question/problem with these particular cuts is that they are being done to a show that is a ratings winner for you while similar cuts are not occuring on shows that sit squarely on the cusp.
When I first started hearing rumors about Thomas Gibson potentially being fired from the show I dismissed them as simply gossip but now I am leery and feel they may have substance.
Mr. Gibson is all of a sudden being vilified in the media and neither Mr. Bernero or CBS has come forward in his defense. This strikes me as odd.
I assume from the large amount of responses to this post that I do not stand alone in saying that I would be extremely disappointed should Mr. Gibson be fired from the show. Mr. Gibson is a seasoned actor and a show staple since its inception.
Please try more creative ways of saving money than making any further salary cuts or personnel cuts, for the sake of the show and your investment in it.
To Nina Tassler,
So many shows to watch on so many networks and cables. Why do I choose Criminal Minds on CBS? Because it is well written and the acting is the best of all the CBS shows.
Now, knowing that five writers, among them the best that Criminal Minds had, were fired is cause for concern for next season. If an actor leaves, be it Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, AJ Cook, Kirsten Vangsness or Shemar Moore would give the signal that this show is in decline. Why would I want to watch a sinking ship go down? When it comes to sinking ships, I already gave, it was painful enough to watch Grey's and Heroes go bad, I have no desire to see that happen to Criminal Minds. I will bail out at the end of the season if any of the actors are let go.
Respectfully,
Vicky Moreno
Las Vegas, Nevada
To CBS/Nina Tassler,
This stink! all the shows that I like get either canceled, Pushing Daisies, Moonlight. As if that wasn't bad enough now you want to destroy Criminal Minds too?! Why would you want to do that? With Moonlight you could say the ratings were low but not with CM!
It's a top ten show! What more do you want!
fire any of the cast, especially Matthew Gray Gubler or Thomas Gibson and I will stop watching your network altogether!
Denise Richards
Fargo, ND
This is the BEST show that is on TV! Don't change anything! Fans would be so furious, angry AND VERY, VERY SAD if something happens to one of the characters. I mean we(fans) love all of the characters! Seriously don't change anything! I would be devastated!
To CBS,
I'm not very good with words, drawing is more my thing but I'll try for CM. I'll try to tell you why I love CM so much and would be devasted if anyone left.
CM is first Hotchner. He is the team leader, the moral compass, as someone said on the dvd's extra of season one 'the three that doesn't bend'. Hotch is the one that cares for the team. I just cannot accept anyone else but Hotch as the BAU Unit Chief.
Rossi, the old profiler who retired to make money on books circuit. He came back to help after Gideon left. He is a good friend to Hotch but too old and a loner to ever be a unit chief.
Morgan, good team member, dependable, the physical guy but will never make it as a leader, too hot headed, has no finess and cannot play the political games that a team leader needs to play.
Dr. Reid, the kid genius, whose knowledge of anything and everything is trully an asset to the BAU.
Garcia, the tech genius who can find information about anyone anyhere. if was posted on the web or on some systems somewhere Garcia would find it!
Prentiss, good agent, very professional and loyal to Hotch and the team.
JJ, the team communication director. JJ deals with the media so that the profilers are not bothered by the media. She also help dealing with the local cops and the victims family.
See, I know my show and I KNOW that all the characters are needed and you cannot remove one and expect for this show to works. It just can't.
I hope Ms. Tassler that this petition will make you reconsidered removing one of the actors.
Thank you,
Amelia Groves
Rochester, NY
I was doing my daily Criminal Minds search, until I stumbled upon this blog..And after reading what happened, I said: HOLY CRAP! NO! My favorite writers, including Andrew Wilder were basically given their walking papers....And NOW an actor is being forced to leave? Nina Tassler, what are you doing over there?? You know what you should do?? STOP PRODUCING SHOWS! I want my CM and Writers back. Please. If you haven't listened to the fans before, listen to them NOW! Don't destroy the show Nina. It's not worth it! I'm afraid to do google search now in the event I get bad news! I EVEN deleted my GOOGLE ALERTS! I'm in constant fear about the fate of my favorite characters-INCLUDING JJ. She hasn't fully been developed yet on the show,and if you kill her off while she hasn't gotten a storyline, you people will be CRAZY!!!! DON'T GIVE AN ACTOR THE WALKING PAPERS, CAUSE RIOTS WOULD SERIOUSLY ERUPT IN THIS FANDOM. BELIEVE ME!
I am a huge fan of Criminal Minds. I heard what's happening with my show please don't destroy it anymore than you've already done!!
PLEASE STOP!!! YOUR KILLING MY FAVORITE SHOW "CRIMINAL MINDS".
Never change a winning team, that's basically all I have to say! So please, don't sack any more writers, and more so, please don't sack one of the main cast! The "BAU-team" as it has been since David Rossi/Joe Mantegna joined, is the best! If either one of them, be it Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, or any other has to leave the show, I will definitely stop watching!
Best wishes from a CM fanatic from Germany!
Vanessa
PLEASE DON'T TOUCH OUR SHOW!!!!
http://twitter.com/moryan
Even respected journalists have picked up on the situation with Thomas Gibson!
Criminal Minds is the best show actualy i never saw a show as it!
i live in france, we waiting for season 4.
and i want to continue to see this wonderfull TV show!
I love the writers, their seversity is a very good thing!
and ALL the actors are very best!
i love all of them!
Please dont change a wnner team!
Chantou
Please reconsider removing the writers from Criminal Minds. The five writers and two of them have been with the show from the beginning. Please reconsider.
grahamag
The number of people signing this petition is growing and that has to mean something! We all love Criminal Minds and more changes will do more harm than good.
You've already changed the writing staff, not for the better, and more cuts will seriously harm the quality. Especially when an actor is being cut from the show.
Please do NOT fire an actor, otherwise I will stop watching Criminal Minds. Don't change a good show!
Dear Nina Tassler,
As many others around here, I am a huge fan of Criminal Minds, it’s my absolute favourite TV show. That’s why I was very disappointed in finding out that 5 writers have left the show, although they were doing their job perfectly. The idea that one or more actors might leave as well is simply unbearable. I don’t think the show will ever have the same appeal whithout its original cast, and you know it. So it would be advisable to think twice before making any hasty decision that might cost you a great loss in the number of the viewers. At least I will quit watching it if I find it too dramatically changed.
Yours sincerely,
A huge, but disappointed fan of CM.
I just want to say that I am speechless about the hasty decisions that are going on over there at CBS....
CBS,
This show is my favourite on TV right now. I’d hate to stop watching it because you manage to destroy all the fun in it. But right now it seems you’re doing a pretty good job at it by firing 5 writers and now possibly one actor. Talk about shooting yourself in the leg…
Why in the world would you guys do this?!
You do NOT need to fix anything. The show IS just perfect!!! Do not change anything or anyone.
This is by far the BEST and most amazing show I have ever watched on TV.
I am completely ADDICTED to this show. I was in complete shock when I learned that they fired the writers. I get that you have to save money whereever you can, but I think that you are making a HUGE mistake.
Obviously, I agree with what everyone else here has already said: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
There's a reason that Criminal Minds consistently rates as well as it does, and that is because we fans like what they're showing us. Changing that formula is going to have drastic effects on your viewership, and not in a good way. Given this economy, networks are vying for their numbers to go up, not down.
But hey, I'm just a member of the key demographic that is oh so precious in your business. What do I know? So you loose a bunch of 18-49 year olds. Maybe that's no big deal...right?
I cannot believe what I am hearing and reading. Why are you disrupting my favourite show? I've been a CM fan since the beginning, having become completely mezmorized by Thomas Gibson's Hotch. I've loved watching his character develop over 4 seasons and cannot wait for more. To me, he and Reid are crucial for this show. If either one of them are forced out, I will no longer watch. It will not be the same show I fell in love with.
Jennifer Campbell
Why is it that when you have a good thing going some people, yes you Nina Tassler, need to ruin it for everyone else?
Karin Andrews
Fort Smith, AR
OMG! WHY? PICK ON A SHOW THAT IS DWINDLING! NOT CM!
It is so depressing that instead of looking forward to the final episodes of the season, I'm so stressed over the potential loss of an actor. I adore them all and really cannot fathom the show without them, but especially Hotchner, Reid and Garcia. Hotch anchors the show and the team, Reid you just want to hug and love his quirkiness, and Garcia... she's a doll. Please leave well enough alone; I won't watch without my beloved characters.
Sammi Hudson
Iowa
I was half-way out the door when you fired the writers. I'll be all the way out the door and onto another station if just one actor goes.
Anthony Gill
New Mexico
Just RECENTLY, and I dooo mean RECENTLY I became a fan of Criminal Minds after watching the Aaron Hotchner episode. This was brilliantly written, and without knowing who the writer was, I fell in love with the person to.And because of this episode, I bought seasons 1-3 in a SNAP, ALSO I even watched the previous season 4 episode on youtube. So lets just say that I had myself one hell of a marathon and now I am really caught up. I know every character and writer(especially the person who shall be named, Andrew Wilder who wrote that episode which I learned was called, "Omnivore")and like with every show I discover, I tend to find stuff about it. THUS, I was searching for great CM sites and was DISMAYED by what I was reading on this blog, and I have no reason to doubt this, since I did see Thomas Gibson's note to the fans, which I was thought was awesome! And now I understand CBS a network that I don;t watch that much, NOW WANTS TO SACK WRITERS AND ACTORS? I was soo sad when I read the goodbye letters from the writers who were let go, especially Andrew Wilder whom I thought was an exceptional writer. They ALL have been a GREAT SERVICE to this show, and I am in a severe state of anger. NOW, you want to get rid of an actor? Maybe I say, that each actor has made this show special? Including Joe Mantegna. And from what've UNDERSTOOD, Thomas Gibson's character is the heart the show..So I ask you Ms. Entertainment President Nina Tassler, why do you want to get rid of the person who is THE HEART OF THE SHOW? We NEED HEARTS TO KEEP GOING AND TO FUNCTION. If we do not have this major vital force within a show OR BODY, then the show and our body would be useless. The heart is the main piece of ingredient for us to continue on with something. SO once that is gone, it is nothing. So taking out an actor out of their show, the show would dwindle little by little....and you don't want to know what will happen next. PLEASE DON'T MESS WITH A GOOD THING.
I was also looking forward to the final episodes of the season and may I add one of the best seasons. Criminal Minds have just gotten better and better.... season after season. It has grown and developed as as show. The character development and stories gotten better and better. The bad guys and girls have gotten better, meaner and scarier.
This is because of the actors, writers and crew. They have done an incredible job with this show. Please don't do anymore damage to this show. I'm very nervous about the final episodes and what will develop behind the camera. Please do not do anymore damage or you will lose a viewer. Not only me, but by the sound of all of these posts... you will lose a lot of viewers.
AGG
North Carolina
Nina,
Criminal Minds is a great show. The show is smart, subtle, very well written, and the production values are great. The cast does a wonderful job with the characters they portray. Losing 5 veteran writers will have an adverse affect on the show, but if you lose even one the characters it will be horrific for the show and the fans. The chemistry between the actors is wonderful and I look forward to it every week. I honestly hope you listen to the fans of the show and leave things as they are.
Now because of you Nina Tassler! I am terrified to watch the finale now!! And because of these events! I DON'T TRUST THE HEADS OF NETWORK TELEVISION!
We don't want to lose our Criminal minds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE!!!
A French Fan!
Ummm. You guys over there didn't learn from the whole Moonlight and Jericho fiasco?
Up until now, CM has been one of those programs that I've gained a lot of respect for... it achieves a great deal without being too 'showy' and seemingly without a lot of hype. It has an extremely loyal fan base, as you can see and I have been proud to be one of those fans.
There is no question that we are in terrible economic times, and CM wasn't immune to this, although I still feel the loss of FIVE writers to be excessive.
So you've made some cost-savings but still an actor is under threat... how can that be? My respect is dwindling quickly, as is my desire to continue to watch CM or anything else on CBS. I'm too attached to all of the characters (especially Hotchner and Prentiss) to stick around if they are written out.
Maybe you don't care about the fans. But I would hope that you DO care about your actors. After all, they are your bread & butter and are helping YOU to survive the tough times. TG & PB are tremendously talented; do not overlook this fact.
Please don't make the same mistake twice. As others have said, ALL seven actors must make it to Season5 if I am going to continue my loyalty to CM and to CBS.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. J. Willard
NJ
I just learned that CBS is going to fire five very capable writes. Firing these writers is like removing the very foundation that the show is built upon. And without the foundation the show will lose its fan base and hurt the very reason why they have fired the writers. Everyone feels the effect of the economy too and all this will do is dig a bigger hole.
After the firing of five writers I am left wondering if CBS is trying to have Criminal Minds cancelled. First the network barely advertises the show, until of course it's season 2 post Super Bowl episode. Even then the advertising of the show seemed scarce compared to other CBS shows in the same genre. It wasn't until Mandy Patinkin's abrupt exit that CBS bothered, and even then it was only to capitialize on the show's loss. We (the fans) endured this loss and stayed loyal.
We struggled through a writers strike with the show, which should have told you (CBS)how loyal we are to our writers. Without them we have no characters that bring us back week after week. We have already endured the loss of two regular cast and accepted their replacements with open arms. Now you have gone and fired 5 writers and there is rumour of the loss of yet another actor/character. How much more do you think the fans are going to put up with and still keep interest in the show.
Writers, the actors, the crew, all of them is what makes this show work. It is why we fans are so loyal. So again I can't help but wonder is CBS trying to destroy Criminal Minds? If it is not I suggest that any plans for further cuts be seriously reconsidered.
Left Wondering,
Angel_TheOriginal Miller
Please don't kill the show you will kill Criminal Mind's fans in the entire world...
That's a crime to do that!! Please avoid that disaster!!!!
Chooky
A French Fan!
Ms. Tassler,
I thoroughly enjoy Criminal Minds as it is. Taking away the writers was bad, but taking away an actor in the schows is just plain bad news. I am positive that the ratings for the show will plummet substaintailly. If one or more of the actors is fired, I also will not return to watching Crimianl Minds.
This team onlky works if everyone is there. I truly hope you might think about your decision.
Sincerly,
Rachel from Las Vegas.
CBS,
ABC, FOX and especially NBC would kill, sale their mothers and souls to have a show as successful as Criminal Minds. They would never dream of changing anything to a winning formula, so why are you?
Jake Jones
Ashland, Kentucky
This is a strange gamble to make Nina Tassler. I think that enraged fans are the least thing CBS needs right now. I would think you’d want to strengthen your position on the market not weaken it by a string of sudden deaths in all your shows. With a move like that you’re sure to attract the wrath of all the fans of all the shows. And I would be at least cautious about that. As for myself I chose to come and support Criminal Minds, because I find it the most fascinating of them all. If I’d get the choice I’d like at least this show to stay as it is. It is a very interesting and intriguing show and I like the way the characters seem to complement eachother. I’d love to see them all back for a 5th season. I’m not sure if I could watch it otherwise.
Alexa Hendry,
New York
This is a network that once canceled Designing Women back in the 80s, but thanks to fan campaign they listed to the fans, and the show lasted for many many years.
We want CM TO LAST, LAST LAST MANY YEARS!
Woah NELLY! CBS is at it again! CM is the best under-rated show, and to be treated this way? Tisk, tisk, tisk.
I love this show. Everything is just right, not too much, not too little. Nothing missing, nothing in excess. And I would like to continue loving it, if you won’t mess with it. People here are talking about characters and favourites. My personal favourites are Aaron Hotchner and Emily Prentiss. I could not see the show without those two. But if you look carefully, you will see that each character has his/her fans who can’t imagine the show without them. I don’t think you can afford to cut out any. You will lose a high rating show otherwise. Not sure your bosses would like that.
Joy,
Chicago
To Nina Tassler, CBS
I was on twitter when I saw a post by moryan about CM. You can't be serious Nina. You cannot let go of one of the actor on CM and one of the lead! I mean come on go and mess with the low rated Unit or better cancel some reality programs but don't touch CM and its cast.
Veronica Perry,
Amherst, Virginia
You had your share of fun firing 5 writers...But enough is enough. Don’t touch the cast. That would be crossing a dangerous line and not many will follow. I surely won’t.
Nina Tassler,
I’m a fan that went through many states of mind lately concerning this show. I’ve thought a lot about actually posting this message, because I’m not sure it will have any effects on you. The simple fact that you fired 5 exceptional writers on this show is proof of how little knowledge you have of it. How little you know about what makes it work and what makes it successful. That also shows your complete lack of understanding of what the fans of this show see in it and look for, in it. You decide on paper, you just look at them as names, paychecks and budget cuts. We see them as people. As people we have come to love them enormously because of the dedication they put into this show. We stand to lose more than just one writer or one actor. We lose the idea that a show can be about unity and family as much as it is about human misery. We lose faith in human kindness and understanding. We will however gain a deeper understanding of human greed and lack of interest. We will see that money brings out the worst in people, that they lose all perspective. I’m not sure if all this matters to you in any way. I’d rather suspect not. The perspective of a healthy financial compensation for the drastic budget cuts you managed to pull through will be more than enough to make you not care about us. Which is sad. I’d like to have more faith in human nature, and I so hope and pray you will prove me wrong. Leave this show alone. It matters very much to very many people. Please.
Leah Taylor,
Boston
Ms. Tassler,
Love CM, just love it! The unsubs are appropriately creepy and disturbed and the BAU characters are all fantastic.
I was lured into watching due to the storylines, but quickly became a HUGE and devoted fan due to Mr. Gibson's acting ability. Have you ever come across someone who is such a fantastic physical actor? He doesn't need to say a word and yet so much emotion is displayed! Its awesome!
I can tell you that I'll no longer watch if he isn't there. Losing ANY of beloved, dedicated actors would be a huge mistake. Please think carefully.
Beth MacDonald
To Nina Tassler/CBS,
Don't tell me that CBS being the
# 1 network in America cannot affort to pay the actors on Criminal Minds. If you can pay 14 millions a year to Lawrence Fishburn on CSI I am sure you can affort anyone on CM!
Greg Hall
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Hello everyone !!
Hope you hear our cries that we absolutely will never watch the fabulous cast on Criminal Minds if you cut any of the recent charactors especially Thomas Gibson ..who is in my opinion and Aggie's fan Page opinion No Thomas no audience !!!
Ever that is the sole reason we are die hard loyal fans who wait every minute till the next episode !!
Thank you ...J'aaime in Florida
Can't say it any better than the person above me. It would be stupid to cut any of the actors, but your lead? No TG, No Fan, No CBS!
I'm really getting ticked off at all of your so-called 'cuts'. Go find the money someplace else; we know you have it.
Hello,
A message to the french fan: Criminal minds is perfect with alla of its writers: KEEP ALL . This show is fantastic like that, don't change anything please !!!!
the economy need to not control the way great shows are written
I'm an italian fan of Criminal minds, is my favorite show:original,with good actors and good writers. I heard about the dimissal of five writers and I'm very very sorry. I do NOT EVEN TOUCH the actors, ALL FANTASTIC and equally essential to the show.
Do not destroy this wonderful show that has fans all over the world.
Sorry for my english!
Hi I was just wanted to say that I loved the writers you so callously got rid off(I hope they COME BACK) Besides the writers, I LOVE ALL characters including JJ and Hotch! If you get rid of those two, it's the end of the road for me!!
To whomever at CBS- Do you have an axe to grind with Criminal Minds? If so, why changes to a top show? 5 Writers cease to exist and now actors? I am aghast by interesting developments.....
Nina Tassler,
There is now over 700 persons who posted on this petition telling you what they want. You should listen to so many voices, they don't want much, just to keep their and my favorite show as it is. No change to the cast and stop cutting the CM budget.
Please Ms. Tassler, lets stop the madness now. Don't let go of any of the actors.
Thanks,
Gabby Johnson
Annapolis,
Dear Ms. Tassler,
While it is completely understandable that CBS would want to keep costs to a minimum, it is truly beyond me as to why CBS would want to cost itself valuable viewership. Criminal Minds has been a solid performer for your network...and the ratings prove it. The chemistry of the entire cast and crew shows through in every episode. Please do not damage this chemistry any further. Enough damage has all ready been done with the loss of so many writers. There are really only two words to describe what cutting a talented and valued cast member would mean: "New Coke."
Why oh why are you doing this???
I love all the characters on CM!
Please don't cut any of them. My favs are Reid, Hotch and Garcia!
Kathy Kesh
from Alabama
CBS,
I was so thrilled when I watched the TVGUIDE clip with that scoop on the season finale but then I came to this blog and read that you are making cuts to CM. Writers are gone and now actors? Now you got me very worried. I don't plan on watching the season finale. I'll dvr it and see what everyone will be saying about it. If anyone is killed or leaves then I will erase thosse episodes. No way will I watch this great show being destroyed. I prefer to watch my dvd's and remember the good old days of when CM was a great show with a great cast.
Dawn Kojak
Savannah
To Nina Tassler/CBS,
This should be a no brainer, happy viewers = lots $ for CBS.
If you want to keep Criminal Minds viewers happy then make sure the viewers watching are happy. Keeping every actors on CM would go a long way towards making sure your viewers stays happy and buy all those products that are advertised on your network.
I hope you do get the message Ms. Tassler.
Christine Norton
New Haven
Please pay attention to these posts. You can see that Criminal Minds is very much loved and enjoyed by fans all across the world. Please do not cut any actors or you will lose a lot of viewers.
Please, the team needs to remain in tack for the fifth season and more.
If a cast member wants to leave on their own will... that is one thing... but to be fired... that is another. Please don't do this to our show.
A worried fan
All of this has gotten me in a funk. THANK YOU CBS!
What is this about killing the main character???? Please no.
You cannot do that to CM! It will be the end of CM!
Oh man this got me down now...
Avril Dubois
Terre Haute,Indiana
Does loyalty of viewers mean nothing to you at CBS? Because if you are under the impression that we will forgive you firing a single actor, you will find out the hard way that you are wrong. I'm still in disgust that this is even a consideration. My long-term love affair w/ CM could soon be over, and especially if you can one of my favs (Hotch, Morgan, Garcia). Listen to the petition, for goodness sake!
Kelsey Williams
Nina Tassler,
C = CAST
B = BETTER
S = STAY!!!
to = my viewing!
As SSA Hotchner put it best:
"You do the math!"
The season finale is the day of my birthday. And if that season finale ends with someone dying..that will be the worst present ever :( and as a result, my devotion to CBS & Criminal Minds ends right then and there.
Nina Tassler,
Do you really think we will watch a CM spin off after you destroyed CM? I will not and I sure will not watch CM next season is someone leaves. So you better not go ahead with that plan of getting rid of an actor!
Please reconsidered.
A concern fans from L.A
Dear Ms. Tassler,
You know, there are few characters on tv nowadays that can be inspirational off-screen. But CM benefits greatly through their creation of Hotch and Reid. These two appeal to a huge audience range and I can't imagine CM without them. Hotch is imperfect, but a hero nonetheless; completely believable. Reid shows us that you can be stupidly smart and still fit in. I want my son watching both.
So you can imagine my distress when I read that an actor from CM may be fired, then recently, that it may be a lead??! I think you've really lost the plot. And you're going to lose more than whatever brains you have left if you get rid of any of TG, MGG & Co. I will have to rethink my support of your station.
Cheers,
Fran
Seattle, Wa.
I'm an American living abroad. I love what I do and where I am, but I get homesick. Soooo, I began watching CM after a friend recommended it and quickly became hooked. Great writing, superior acting and a 'nice' (in a creepy way) taste of home. It has become my escape. I adore Hotch and Morgan and wish they had more interaction.
Now you are threatening to take my escape, my 'home' away from me, since I will drop CM cold turkey is an actor is fired, TG & SM in particular. I cannot believe this... do you not see how people need an escape during tough times? These actors bring us so much, let them continue... please!
Sgt. MG Tillman
Sexy and smart... all SEVEN characters. Add great episode plots and you've got a major fan here! Subtract one of the actors, though and you lose me for good.
Hello Nina Tassler,
Please, do not rip this fantastic show apart anymore. Losing five writers was really bad, I'm worried that that will be enough to break the spirit of the show. Firing a lead actor, I say lead, but it is an ensemble and that is the only way it will work... so firing a "main" actor will officially kill Criminal Minds. Don't do it. Please. Don't change this incredible show! I won't watch some new show, pretending to be Criminal Minds.
Vanessa G, 18
Ottawa, Canada
I heard that 5 excellent CM writers were fired and I really don't know what to think.
Does CBS have a deathwish?
I've seen a lot of horrible things in my short life, but I think this takes the cake.
And now an actor might join them.
I don't watch much tv... actually, I don't watch any tv, except for CM. So if an actor goes, especially my favourite, when you can count me out.
I'll take my fantasy world elsewhere, because it certainly won't be on this station.
T.
Ms Tassler,
You've got a great show here....Top 10 finisher AGAIN last week. I really can't understand the logic of wanting to change a formula that is so obviously working. Please reconsider cutting any cast member of this successful show. Thomas, AJ, Paget, Matthew, Kirsten, Shemar, and Joe all have made this show the hit that it is. You've already dealt quite a blow by releasing 5 writers - especially Andrew Wilder - please do no further harm.
Thank you!
Kristina
A CM Fan in CA
GREAT! JUST GREAT! Once a show pulls me right in, a network tries to make me run out. What are you doing CBS! The entire cast/crew/writers/etc are the show. What are you doing does not make sense!!! Look ELSEWHERE! Cancel other shows that are not cutting it, and LEAVE OUR CRIMINAL MINDS ALONE!!!
Kristy L. New Hampshire
CSI: Miami is a show that gets mocked at.
CSI: Las Vegas and NY are losing steam
BUT CM?: They are still fresh and brand new despite being in season 4 almost in season 5.
Why? The actors and writers made it that way. I BELIEVE EACH bring their own personality to the role and the writers in some way bring their experiences along with it to create tremendous stories. But without those, the show will be nothing without these people.
Don't you people over there pride yourself as being the NUMBER ONE MOST WATCHED NETWORK? If so what gives?
I have watched this show from episode one,it is the only television I watch period......for you to even contemplate removing one of the characters, (when it consistently is in the top ten), is an insult to us viewers and to the entire wonderful team that produces this incredible show. Why would you ruin something that is sucessful, it does not make any sense.......you already know that millions watch in the USA, well I don't live in the USA and millions watch here in Canada and all over the world, millions more......so get your thinking cap on and find some other way to save money, that is what you are paid to do, not to destroy a show that is so popular with so many people, leave our actors, writers and all the other people who contribute alone.......Martina.......Vancouver Canada
Fantastic job Nina Tassler and rest at CBS! You are sooo sticking it to CM and the fans!!! Why am I NOT SHOCKED!
Criminal Minds is in the top ten again this week. Must be a good show otherwise it wouldn't have a reserved spot in the top ten. Why would you want to change a winning show?
Don't change the show, rehire the best writer and don't fire any of the actors! You will destroy the winning show and you'll leave me no other choice, I will stop watching Criminal Minds and all other CBS shows. And I don't think I'm alone in doing so either.
Molly
Dear Nina Tassler,
First you say that the series is one of the best see the best that I know in France we do not have a series as excellent as the ci.Que I am saddened to learn that 5 of the writer leave.
The series works very well and the actors( Thomas, AJ, Shemar, Paget, Joe, Matthew, Kirsten
)are excellent, talented, and people are saying how wonderful. I would not want the series ends on the 4th season, we'd like a 5 and 6th for many more seasons.
Please We don't want to lose our Criminal minds!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Aurore alias Andy
I can't believe you're actually considering to kick out an actor of Criminal Minds. The show survived Mandy Patinkin's leaving because it was consensual. To fire a cast member is a whole different story. I love Criminal Minds very much, it's my favorite show by far. However, I'm not sure if I could keep watching if you make one of the actors leave. I'm convinced that the show would lose a lot of viewers and that can't be in anyone's interest.
Thank you.
Dear Nina Tassler,
I went to the CMF Blog today to get the latest ratings news on CM and once again CM is in the top ten, actually, it is CBS # 4 most popular drama. As such, I don't get it why you would mess with it. Five good writers were let go among them some who wrote the best episodes of the series, LDSK, NBK, The Tribe, Elephant Memory, Lucky, Omnivore, Tabula Rasa. This lost is big, it WILL have an impact on CM next season, I'm afraid not a good one. Now we are learning from different sources that an actor will be leaving too. What is going on at CBS and at CM? Are you trying to dismantle CM one piece at a time?
I for one will be bailing out at the end of this season. CM was great for four years but with all the changes coming I have no longer any faith in CBS or TPTB behind CM.
So sorry seeing this great show being destroyed like this.
Susan Perkins
New York, NY
Top ten in ratings AGAIN.
I still can't wrap my mind around WHY you'd want to mess with a good thing.
They're your ratings...why risk them?
Debbie
North Dakota
Dear Nina Tassler,
Recently you took action, and
fired 5 of Criminal Minds
writers, and this was not
necessary. I know times are
tough, but going the route
you did, was not the right one.
Now rumor has it, you might
fire some of the actors from
the show. This would not be in
your best interest.
These wonderfull people
Thomas; Joe; Shemar; Matthew;
Paget; A.J.; Kirsten are what
makes this show the show that
it is. To fire any one of them
would be very detrimental to
the show, and i for one would
stop watching all together,
if this were to occur.
I highly suggest, you take some
time, and rethink your recent
actions and future ones, before
you do any thing else to hurt
this show.
I for one love this show, and
look forward to it every week,
and it is the one show, i
can't stop thinking about
day in and day out. I even
find myself day dreaming at
work pretty much every day
about Criminal Minds, that
is how much i love this show.
I have been a loyal fan and
viewer of Criminal Minds since
2005, when it first aired.
I have been hooked on it,
since its first episode.
Please, don't do anything else
to hurt this show.
Concerned Criminal Minds Fan:
Jackie Casey
Nina Tassler,
What can I say that wasn't already said.
1) Stupid moves to have fired the best writers? Yes
2) Even more stupid to let go of one of the actors? Yes
3) Will CM be better after those changes? No
4) Will you lose viewers? Yes
5) Will I be watching next season? No
I hope you will get all this. If not then CM ratings next season will hammer it home.
Stephanie Vendor
Pittsburgh, PA
CBS,
I have a very simple message for you; you better not get rid of either Hotch or Reid. You do that, I'm out!
Courtney Bale
Wichita, Kansas
Dear Nina Tassler
I'm a big Criminal Minds Fan from Europe.
Its absolutley the best show on TV right now.
I watch it since the first episode and I still love it! They have the best cast, and I mean every single actor. They are like a Family, and Families should beeing together.
I cant imagine my favourite show without any of those amazing actors. I really cant....
Please leave the show as it is, its perfect now! Don't fire anymore writers and no actors.
It would definitley ruin the show!
Nina,
All this news about fired writers, actors who may be going. All this doesn't make me feel good now. I watch TV to escape reality for a few hours. I have so much stress in my life at the moment, may lose my job if the econnomy doesn't get better in the next few months, that one of my relief is watching Criminal Minds every Wednesday night. But now I am scared to watch the season finale for fear that one of my favorite characters, Hotch, Morgan or Prentiss, will be leaving or worse get killed! I hope all those rumours that are on twitter and facebook are wrong and that no one will leave. If any of my favorites are not back next season, I will not be back either.
Lets hope for the good of Criminal Minds and all the people working on that show that you will take the right decision.
Paige Dawson
Virginia Beach
what is CBS, you are in need of some cheap ratings stunt so you will do what, have a characters leave or even better, more drama! get killed??? I hope not. Look at CSI, yes killing Warrick got them some better ratings but it went flat afterwards. Changing actors never works, look at the rating for CSI, since Pettersen been out and Fishburn with his big name and big salary only got down in the ratings and now they also are doing the cheap ratings stunt with big name stars or stupid plot like the one we will get tomorrow. Or is that a cheap plug to the new Star Trek Movie?
I thought CM was over all this crap, seems I was wrong. Someone must be desperated to want to get rid of a character. Think that will get CM in the news like it did with Mandy? Do you all miss those good old days?
Anyway, all this makes me sick. Lets bring the season (serie?) finale, I'll watch then be done with CM.
Lindsey Scott,
Houston. Tx
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