I've been watching since season 1 as well, wsy back in 1999. The show worked better back then when persibal backgrounds were minimal and the focus was in the victims. It should stay that way. Nob"soap" please

Don't miss Noah, or some of the intrusive "personal" story lines. If the show needs to feel fresh, it should look to its earlier, grittier stories with an emphasis on victims, crimes and process. Do miss Rollins, though and some of her personal issues (gambling for instance) felt more real and convincing as influencing her character.

I always loved Rollins complicated, damaged and believable character. Kelli is an excellent in the role and her portrayal of those different aspects of Rollins are on point. She (is) o e of my favorites on the show, a show which has a history of rotating intersting roles out for one's that are "less than" or forced for the current socio political situations. The show needs to get back to it's roots and the seasons with Rollins were the best. A