For a while CSI was one of the most watched series in the world; its popularity was at such a level that it could attract the likes of Quentin Tarantino to write and direct an episode. For a genre that heavily relies on the talent of guest actors, it is important to create a villain and a crime capable of catching the attention of the audience, and that is exactly what Tarantino did with Grave Danger. He created the perfect procedural story; you don't need to know about the history of the series, the only thing you need to know about is the crime and its perpetrator. The plot of the episode revolves around the abduction of Nick Stokes, who has been buried alive by a man named Walter Gordon. The reasons behind Walterss crimes are fairly standard for procedurals in Walters opinion his daughter has been wronged and he is seeking to punish those who he holds responsible. Thats nothing we havent seen before, but how he goes about it is what make the episode memorable. Once discovered Gordon blows himself up, making the task of finding Nick all the more difficult for Grissom and his team. I am one of those people that often struggle with procedural shows, but the premise, direction and performances in this episode highlight the best of what the genre has to offer.