D.B. Russell
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D.B. Russell is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
, portrayed by Ted Danson
as the new Night Shift Supervisor.
and Nick
were demoted as a result of the Langston/Haskell trouble. In the Season 12 premiere, it is shown that he is married with at least one son. Another episode reveals that he also has a daughter.
having been demoted to Assistant Night Shift Supervisor.
Nick returns from a work-related trip to find that he has lost his office to new CSI supervisor. Nick is still angered that Internal Affairs had removed Ray (who is said to be back in Baltimore, Maryland with Gloria) from being a CSI.
Nick's work ethics are questioned by Russell and his suggesting to a cop to go easy on a suspect has cause Catherine to loudly vent about her demotion and about the CSIs going rogue in Los Angeles. Their heated conversation was interrupted by DB's text for them to go to breakfast on him.
In the episode Bittersweet, Russell confronts Sara
. DB hands the case to Sara, who takes apart the concrete blocks with the body parts and finds a young girl with sexual trauma. While DB isn't pleased with her, he doesn't pull her off the case and instead supervises her closely. After the case, DB sits with Sara and asks her out to dinner, as friends.
. They even say that Danson was a poor choice by CBS and that he must be removed from the show. Some critics, however, have given positive reviews for the character and Danson's portrayal of him.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
, portrayed by Ted Danson
Ted Danson
Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III is an American actor best known for his role as central character Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, and his role as Dr. John Becker on the series Becker. He also plays a recurring role on Larry David's HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm and starred alongside Glenn Close...
as the new Night Shift Supervisor.
Personal Background
Russell previously worked as a CSI in Washington state. He comes to Las Vegas as the new Night Shift Supervisor, since CatherineCatherine Willows
Catherine Willows is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Marg Helgenberger, who has received two Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for the role...
and Nick
Nick Stokes
Nicholas "Nick" Stokes is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by George Eads. Nick has appeared in every episode except for "Blood Lust" from season three, "Jackpot" and "Butterflied" from season four, "Committed" from season five, and "Spellbound"...
were demoted as a result of the Langston/Haskell trouble. In the Season 12 premiere, it is shown that he is married with at least one son. Another episode reveals that he also has a daughter.
On the team
He arrives to Las Vegas in the season 12 premiere episode 73 Seconds. He is the new night shift supervisor, CatherineCatherine Willows
Catherine Willows is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Marg Helgenberger, who has received two Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for the role...
having been demoted to Assistant Night Shift Supervisor.
Nick returns from a work-related trip to find that he has lost his office to new CSI supervisor. Nick is still angered that Internal Affairs had removed Ray (who is said to be back in Baltimore, Maryland with Gloria) from being a CSI.
Nick's work ethics are questioned by Russell and his suggesting to a cop to go easy on a suspect has cause Catherine to loudly vent about her demotion and about the CSIs going rogue in Los Angeles. Their heated conversation was interrupted by DB's text for them to go to breakfast on him.
In the episode Bittersweet, Russell confronts Sara
Sara Sidle
Sara Sidle is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by actress Jorja Fox. Sidle is a forensic scientist and one of the core characters of the show, which revolves around a crime scene investigation team from Clark County, Nevada that investigates...
. DB hands the case to Sara, who takes apart the concrete blocks with the body parts and finds a young girl with sexual trauma. While DB isn't pleased with her, he doesn't pull her off the case and instead supervises her closely. After the case, DB sits with Sara and asks her out to dinner, as friends.
Reception
The character initially received mixed to negative reviews from viewers, after comments made from several fans of the show. Most of the fans complain that the character is "too humorous" for the show, and that he is nothing like GrissomGil Grissom
Dr. Gilbert "Gil" Grissom, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by William Petersen. Grissom was a forensic entomologist and the night-shift supervisor of the Clark County, Nevada CSI team, investigating crimes in and around the city of Las Vegas...
. They even say that Danson was a poor choice by CBS and that he must be removed from the show. Some critics, however, have given positive reviews for the character and Danson's portrayal of him.