“I will remember you….will you remember me…” is the beginning of a sad preview to tonight’s episode of CSI. While the Sarah McLachlan song is a favorite, it also reminds me about the moment when TV fans will see Jorja Fox leaving CSI.

It seems to be a fitting tune for this episode, titled Goodbye & Good Luck. Jorja Fox plays Sara Sidle on CSI. Since it was not until late last year that I started to pay more attention to CSI, I am not ready for her departure. Her character is interesting to me and will definitely be missed. Members of CSI files have posted comments left be other fans expressing how Jorja Fox leaving CSI will affect the show. One of the fans (named Joe) stated that CSI will not be the same without Jorja Fox and the character that she played. This fan continued to say that her talent makes it easy for viewers to sympathize with her, as Sara Sidle is most complex and emotive character on the show. He also revealed a fear that CSI will lose its heart and become a cold rock of boredom and mediocrity without Sara Sidle.

While I have not seen most episodes of CSI, I can understand how people could become attached to Sara Sidle and enjoy Jorja Fox playing that character. I found out about her departure back when they were trying to find the miniature killer. While Jorja Fox’s reason to leave the show is valid, I still think that it is too soon. The TV squad posted on an interview where the actress said she wanted to pursue other opportunities. Now, some may not understand this reason, being that CSI is a hot show that is doing well. Why would someone want to leave a great TV show? Well, the same post from TV Squad quoted Jorja Fox saying "If I thought the show was on its last legs, I would've tried harder to stay the course. But I feel like it's going to be around for a while, so I don't want some of those dreams to pass me by." That makes sense to me.

All actresses (or anyone for that matter) who want more variety in their roles may not want to do the same thing forever. Jessica Biel left 7th Heaven when the show was in its prime. Still, she did her thing and the departure ended up working out well for her career. We may see Jorja Fox in another TV show that is not like CSI at all, or in a blockbuster movie one day. When that time comes, I am optimistic about the level of support that she will have from her fans. I for one, am willing to be supportive. Jorja Fox can do great things.

Still, what are we going to do without Sara Sidle? Aside from her character alone, I was happy about the relationship between her and Gil Grissom (Played by William Peterson). Sure, workplace romances are not that hot because they can cause lots of trouble. However, there was something about them together that made me believe that two people could truly be happy with each other. That belief was taken to a higher level when he proposed marriage and she accepted. It does not seem like that marriage is going to happen or even that their relationship will last based on the preview for tonight’s episode of CSI.

This is all just too sad. I will be tuning in when CSI airs tonight. It appears to be the ending of one of the shows beloved characters and actresses. However, this will not be the end of my keenness for Sara Sidle and the actress Jorja Fox. As the song goes, I will remember you. Will you remember me? Farewell to Jorja Fox.

CSI airs tonight on CBS at 9:00pm.

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