Rachel Nichols Promoted to Criminal Minds Series Regular Comments (Page 2)
17 Comments
Sean Johnson Rank: New User
December 8th, 2010 7:11 PM
Rachel's awesome in an authoritative role, especially an FBI agent [as was evidenced by the short-lived series "The Inside"] and, while I'm still disappointed about the exit of A.J. Cook, I think that Rachel will fit in perfectly with everyone. :-)
I'm very excited to see what the writers have in store for her character tonight and the many weeks to come! :-D
Carissa Pavlica Rank: Staff Member
December 5th, 2010 4:39 PM
Rachel rocked the FBI role on The Inside, a Fox show back in 2005. I was completely smitten with her skills, and the show in general. Of course, they cancelled it. I've never watched Criminal Minds, but her pick-up makes me want to give it a try.
Emma
December 5th, 2010 4:06 PM
Im angered that they get rid of AJ Cook and then hire some new girl. I do like Rachel from Alias so I hope she does a good job
Just one more piece of info. Although some TV sites are reporting Nichols's already inked a deal, CBS's official position is that she is in talks to become a regular, and that the negotiations are progressing. It is also CBS's position that Paget Brewster has been asked to reconsider a return to her former full-time regular option. Neither the actresses have come up with a definitive answer. Brewster wants to keep her option as it is for the time being, so she can be free to consider new projects, while Nichols haven't voiced her agreement yet. She did tweet it was a dream come true and that she felt blessed, but it referred to CBS's invitation not to an actual understanding. I personally think CBS releasing this news just before the airing of Nichols's episode arc is far from being a coincidence. It is a very clever comercial strategy to gain viewers' interest in the upcoming episodes. The network certainly aims to check Nichols' acceptance in the episodes rating/buzz before making an
LittleAngel Rank: Guest Star
December 5th, 2010 12:59 PM
I have nothing against Rachel Nichols (actually don't even know who she is). The problem I have with Criminal Minds is the ousting of A.J. Cook. J.J. was the best character on the show and Cook is an amazing actress. I still don't understand why they cut her out
Ed Bernero is a showrunner, a producer of the show. He does not own it. He is not the one who decides who's in and who's out of it. He can be kicked out of it just like anybody in the cast or crew. CBS owns Criminal Minds. CBS fires and hires cast members. CBS producers are the ones who gives general creative premises and financial support. Exec producers like Ed just make it happen according to their wishes. And sell the product as it is. We have to be careful so as to aim our rage into the right targets, not to punish the show itself for the network's upheavals. Just saying...
nora angel
December 5th, 2010 12:51 PM
I think it was soooo unfair for Mr. Bernero to quash the role of JJ and then announce that they were not really replacing AJ Cook (just when the controversy over her sudden firing was intensifying) and then, squeeze in a new face whom they were careful to stress was only a "guest," and then after fans' emotions have been assuaged to SUDDENLY announce they were making this "prosthetic mamarian" a regular! The nerve! If they are that cavalier with loyal fans of CM, they should not be surprised IF we decide to watch "Modern Family" instead. They should be soooo lucky, if the executives of CM think they can get away with this skullduggery!!!!!
Rank: New User
December 8th, 2010 7:11 PM
Rachel's awesome in an authoritative role, especially an FBI agent [as was evidenced by the short-lived series "The Inside"] and, while I'm still disappointed about the exit of A.J. Cook, I think that Rachel will fit in perfectly with everyone. :-)
I'm very excited to see what the writers have in store for her character tonight and the many weeks to come! :-D
Rank: Staff Member
December 5th, 2010 4:39 PM
Rachel rocked the FBI role on The Inside, a Fox show back in 2005. I was completely smitten with her skills, and the show in general. Of course, they cancelled it. I've never watched Criminal Minds, but her pick-up makes me want to give it a try.
December 5th, 2010 4:06 PM
Im angered that they get rid of AJ Cook and then hire some new girl. I do like Rachel from Alias so I hope she does a good job
Rank: New User
December 5th, 2010 1:17 PM
Just one more piece of info. Although some TV sites are reporting Nichols's already inked a deal, CBS's official position is that she is in talks to become a regular, and that the negotiations are progressing. It is also CBS's position that Paget Brewster has been asked to reconsider a return to her former full-time regular option. Neither the actresses have come up with a definitive answer. Brewster wants to keep her option as it is for the time being, so she can be free to consider new projects, while Nichols haven't voiced her agreement yet. She did tweet it was a dream come true and that she felt blessed, but it referred to CBS's invitation not to an actual understanding. I personally think CBS releasing this news just before the airing of Nichols's episode arc is far from being a coincidence. It is a very clever comercial strategy to gain viewers' interest in the upcoming episodes. The network certainly aims to check Nichols' acceptance in the episodes rating/buzz before making an
Rank: Guest Star
December 5th, 2010 12:59 PM
I have nothing against Rachel Nichols (actually don't even know who she is). The problem I have with Criminal Minds is the ousting of A.J. Cook. J.J. was the best character on the show and Cook is an amazing actress. I still don't understand why they cut her out
Rank: New User
December 5th, 2010 12:59 PM
Ed Bernero is a showrunner, a producer of the show. He does not own it. He is not the one who decides who's in and who's out of it. He can be kicked out of it just like anybody in the cast or crew. CBS owns Criminal Minds. CBS fires and hires cast members. CBS producers are the ones who gives general creative premises and financial support. Exec producers like Ed just make it happen according to their wishes. And sell the product as it is. We have to be careful so as to aim our rage into the right targets, not to punish the show itself for the network's upheavals. Just saying...
December 5th, 2010 12:51 PM
I think it was soooo unfair for Mr. Bernero to quash the role of JJ and then announce that they were not really replacing AJ Cook (just when the controversy over her sudden firing was intensifying) and then, squeeze in a new face whom they were careful to stress was only a "guest," and then after fans' emotions have been assuaged to SUDDENLY announce they were making this "prosthetic mamarian" a regular! The nerve! If they are that cavalier with loyal fans of CM, they should not be surprised IF we decide to watch "Modern Family" instead. They should be soooo lucky, if the executives of CM think they can get away with this skullduggery!!!!!