Some shows can’t survive characters finally getting together

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Resolving the sexual tension between the two leads is usually the quickest way to kill the chemistry.

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3. CSI Las Vegas: Sara Sidle and Gil Grissom

After months of speculation, fans of CSI: Las Vegas were recently informed of the long-time secret affair between Gil Grissom (William Petersen) and Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox). Unfortunately, in the wake of Grissom’s recent proposal to Sara (she said yes!) followed by the couple’s first onscreen kiss, her character is being written out of the show. A strong female lead since the show’s inception, Sidle will be missed by both her fans and by Grissom, who will no doubt be left to analyze Petri dishes in the perpetual darkness of his office.

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