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debut in the year 2000 , theCSIfranchise has experience massive winner across multiple shows , but despite the series ' achievement , some launching are remembered more fondly than others . CSI : Crime Scene Investigation ’s success led to the introduction of four spin - off show , each being noted for its unique flavor , characters , and approach to the policeprocedural TV literary genre . to boot , CSI ’s crosswalk episodeshave helped keep things feel coherent and strand while also expanding the serial ' lore through memorable fundamental interaction between each show ’s cast . However , this unique coming to the police procedural has n’t keep theCSIfranchise from receiving its fair share of critique .
AfterCSI : Crime Scene Investigation , the franchise ’s legacy was go along with the introduction ofCSI : Miami , CSI : NY , CSI : Cyber , and most recently , CSI : Vegas , with each call up for specific cause . As a resolution , the franchise boasts over 800 episodes and some of the eminent ratings in constabulary adjective story , further cement its bequest in idiot box account . Across all five shows , theCSIfranchise has advance eight Primetime Emmy Awards , and a string of other award nominating speech . Whether for each respective show ’s characters , behave , storylines , or even output values , some incoming in theCSIfranchise are catch far more favorably than others .
Over the line of its many season and twisting - offs , The CSI franchise had delivered some of the best stories , and eccentric on telly .
5CSI: Cyber (2015 - 2016)
CSI: Cyber’s bland characters and poor writing are its weakest points
The shortest spin - off series in theCSIfranchise , CSI : Cyberis the fourth instalment in the serial , and it sees Patricia Arquette as Special Agent Avery Ryan . She exploit as a cyberpsychologist to aid the FBI puzzle out major crime . In addition to Arquette , CSI : Cyberincludes James Van Der Beek , Shad Moss , Charley Koontz , and Hayley Kiyoko in supporting purpose as members of Avery ’s special unit of measurement . Despite the franchise ’s popularity , the show ’s diminution in quality as a termination ofincreasingly complicated plot line , and the introduction of a bowed stringed instrument of forgettable characters , contributed toCSI : Cyber ’s cancelation after just two seasons .
Even when manufacturer broughtCSImainstay D.B. Russell , play by Ted Danson , back forCyberseason 2 , audience response was still for the most part negative due to the show ’s wooly writing . moreover , CSI : Cyber ’s failure was also part the result of its previous twisting - off shows ' popularity and greater response with viewers . Irrespective ofCSI : Cyber ’s defect , the show has welcome credit for its setting and lead performance from Arquette . Nevertheless , whileCSI : Cyber ’s more technologically - base setting was a overbold variety of yard and its star well - liked , it had the unfortunate task of following up the previous spin - off series , CSI : NY , itself noted for its well - write theatrical role .
4CSI: Miami (2002 - 2012)
CSI: Miami’s movie-quality production is one of the show’s highlights
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CSI : Miamifollows the compositor’s case of the Miami - Dade Police Department ’s Crime Scene Investigation unit of measurement as they work together to uncover the circumstances surrounding a series of cryptic expiry and crimes . CSI : Miamiis the second spin - off series in the enfranchisement , and it is perhaps intimately known for its champion , Horatio Caine , wager by David Caruso , and for its use of song by The Who that often helped establish the pure tone of a particular episode . Supporting Caruso were Emily Procter , Adam Rodriguez , Jonathan Togo , Khani Alexander , and Rex Linn . CSI : Miamiis notable for help the dealership maintain its momentumas it debut during the original serial run .
run for ten years , CSI : Miamireceived acclaim for its mellow production value , with many of the sequence in the series not only looking like feature article - duration films but feel like them in terms of their tone and story social structure . However , despiteCSI : Miami ’s successful ten - year run , it did n’t differentiate itself from the series too much as it merely lend to expression thatCSI : Crime Scene Investigationalready surpass in . Aside from its Miami , Florida congeal , CSI : Miamiis essentially the same asCSI : Crime Scene Investigation , just sunnier and with a young mold . Nevertheless , CSI : Miamiis still an important addition as it helped pave the way of life for more spin - offs .
3CSI: NY (2004 - 2013)
CSI: NY’s characters are among the series' best
CSI : NYsees a squad of forensic scientist and investigator working for the New York Police Department , as they investigate a series of freakish occurrent chance in and around New York City . serial lead Gary Sinise play Detective Mac Taylor , the director of the NYPD offence lab , and is supported by strong performances from actors Melina Kanakaredes , Hill Harper , Carmine Giovinazzo , Vanessa Ferlito , and Donald Flack Jr. in what is arguably one of the most beloved casts in theCSIfranchise . CSI : NYran for nine years and check over 200 episodes , many of which received praise from audiences for their well - write plots and engaging characters .
UnlikeCSI : CyberandCSI : Miami , CSI : NYis most notable for its well - write characters all across the instrument panel . CSI : Cyber ’s cast was largely forgotten save for its star andCSI : Miami ’s compared toCSI : Crime Scene Investigation . However , CSI : NYdistinguishes itself from its sis series by focusing on the impact each character ’s respective careers have on their personal lives . This , combined with the show ’s overall grittier atmosphere and thought - chevvy subject explored , made for compelling goggle box . However , despite the show ’s exertion , CSI : NYalso received criticism for retreading much of the same materialCSI : Crime Scene Investigationcovered .
2CSI: Vegas (2021 - Present)
CSI: Vegas received praise for recapturing the magic of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI : Vegassees a string of intimate faces return in a story that focus around confederacy and lies that could wreak down the Crime Lab as they work to uncover who ’s behind a serial publication of gruesome execution and crimes in Las Vegas , Nevada . Starring franchise regular Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby , Newsome is supported by actors Mandeep Dhillon , Matt Lauria , Marg Helgenberger , Jorja Fox , and William Peterson , and it sees raw and old faces unite to solve the series ' unused batch of crimes . Particularly of note , the show has some of the well episodes in theCSIfranchise , and it ’s largely due toCSI : Vegas ’s masterful suspense .
Furthermore , CSI : Vegas ’s vital eclat has stemmed from the show ’s unlined ability to combine all the full aspects of the previous serial while innovating in cunning ways , all while discount many of the gimmicks that held previous installation back , like melodramatic cliffhangers and overly quirky characters . Furthermore , CSI : Vegas ’s lead performance helps keep the show flavour grounded even on the rarified occasions it does vary into unrealistic soil . As the newest summation to theCSIfranchise , CSI : Vegashas had the good opportunity to ascertain from its predecessor ' mistakes and improve on them , butCSI : Vegasstill come in up short ofCSI : Crime Scene Investigation .
1CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000 - 2015)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s drama and characters are the most engaging
CSI : Crime Scene Investigationranks among its sister shows because it hone the formula that has keep all five appearance running , perfectly created a humans that was unparalleled from other police force procedurals likeLaw & OrderandCriminal Minds , and introduced audiences to some of the most unique character in police procedurals . Additionally , CSI : Crime Scene Investigationis one of the most influential constabulary procedurals , as its fifteen - yr run on television aid rewrite the book on how to craft compelling floor , pen canny characters , and show subjects that are otherwise gruelling to stomach or grasp in a digestible way .
AlthoughCSI : Crime Scene Investigationuses many of the samecommon tropes in police procedurals , it does it in a way that gives the show an added charm . Furthermore , the show ’s first-class acting and directing have led to the show picking up six Primetime Emmys , thus further reinforcing that its strategy and formula were equivalent to its seniority . While each ofCSI : Crime Scene Investigation ’s spin - off shows propose something unique to the franchise and the police adjective musical style at enceinte , CSI : Crime Scene Investigationlaid the blueprint necessary to make it all possible . As such , its undeniable influence and quality make it the bestCSIshow .
