CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
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CSI: Miami

7.7
Yr 2002
Rt 42m
Status Ended
Drama Mystery Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

The show follows Crime Scene Investigators working for the Miami-Dade Police Department as they use physical evidence, similar to their Las Vegas counterparts, to solve grisly murders. The series mixes deduction, gritty subject matter, and character-driven drama in the same vein as the original series in the CSI franchise, except that the Miami CSIs are cops first, scientists second.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

CSI: Miami is widely regarded as a successful extension of its predecessor, praised for its solid mystery writing and satisfying use of forensic procedural elements. Critics frequently highlight the show's sleek production values and the distinct, campy charisma brought by lead actor David Caruso, which lends the series a signature swagger.

While the series is technically proficient, reviewers often note that it follows the original format too closely to be considered truly innovative. Furthermore, the show is noted for its tonal duality: it balances themes of justice and integrity against a backdrop of intense violence, graphic crime scenes, and a glamorous, hyper-stylized Miami setting.

“The mysteries here are solidly constructed.”

“CSI: Miami does nothing to reinvent the original incarnation's formula, but instead coasts along with a pleasurable swagger and a deliciously campy performance by David Caruso.”

“Taut and tense, show boasts the twists, turns, gadgets and gimmicks made famous by its Las Vegas-set progenitor.”

“This is a show that seeks out justice, heralds human rights, and holds up faithfulness and integrity as honorable traits. But CSI: Miami also gratuitously wallows in the worst things people do to each other.”

Why fans love it

CSI: Miami arrived in 2002 as a spin off that favored high-contrast visuals and a specific brand of coastal intensity. While the forensic procedure remains rooted in the methodology of its Las Vegas predecessor, the shift to a Florida setting changes the dynamic between evidence and action. The investigators here operate as police officers first and scientists second, which shapes how they approach crime scenes and handle suspects in the field.

David Caruso anchors the series as a lead who embodies the show’s distinct tone. The narrative bridges the gap between traditional detective investigation and the clinical analysis of physical evidence. By blending gritty subject matter with character-driven drama, the series carves out a niche tied directly to the Miami-Dade environment. It is a mystery procedural that leans heavily into the tension of its location, providing a consistent pace for those who prefer their crime drama with a side of regional atmosphere.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 232 eps
David Caruso
David Caruso
as Horatio Caine
232 episodes
Emily Procter
Emily Procter
as Calleigh Duquesne
232 episodes
Eddie Cibrian
Eddie Cibrian
as Jesse Cardoza
25 episodes
Omar Benson Miller
Omar Benson Miller
as Walter Simmons
65 episodes
Rory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane
as Tim Speedle
50 episodes
Jonathan Togo
Jonathan Togo
as Ryan Wolfe
182 episodes
Adam Rodriguez
Adam Rodriguez
as Eric Delko
219 episodes
Khandi Alexander
Khandi Alexander
as Alexx Woods
145 episodes
Show 67 more
Sofia Milos as Yelina Salas 60 episodes Rex Linn as Frank Tripp 187 episodes Eva LaRue as Natalia Boa Vista 153 episodes Lance Reddick as David Park 3 episodes Rob Estes as Nick Townsend 4 episodes Elizabeth Berkley as Julia Winston 9 episodes Lisa Sheridan as Kathleen Newberry 4 episodes Denis O'Hare as Evan Talbot 3 episodes Malcolm McDowell as Darren Vogel 3 episodes Andrew Divoff as Ivan Sarnoff 4 episodes Michael B. Silver as Peter Elliott 7 episodes Max Martini as Bob Keaton 3 episodes William Allen Young as Joseph Ratner 3 episodes Josh Zuckerman as Leo Donwell 3 episodes Christina Chang as Rebecca Nevins 10 episodes Evan Ellingson as Kyle Harmon 18 episodes Christian Clemenson as Tom Loman 52 episodes Giancarlo Esposito as Chief Braga 3 episodes Vincent Laresca as Antonio Riaz 3 episodes Azura Skye as Susie Barnam 4 episodes Kim Coates as Ron Saris 6 episodes Wes Ramsey as Dave Benton 25 episodes David Lee Smith as Rick Stetler 34 episodes Jessica Szohr as Samantha Barrish 3 episodes José Zúñiga as Juan Ortega 3 episodes Paula Garcés as Anna Sivarro 3 episodes Tanner Blaze as Billy Gantry 3 episodes Brad Leland as John 'Sully' Sullivan 4 episodes Kimiko Gelman as Nicole Talcott 3 episodes Amy Laughlin as Erica Sikes 9 episodes Steve Toussaint as Judge Hugo Kemp 3 episodes John Sharian as Joe LeBrock 3 episodes Ed Begley Jr. as Scott O'Shay 5 episodes Christopher Redman as Michael Travers 25 episodes Bellamy Young as Monica West 6 episodes Brendan Fehr as Dan Cooper 35 episodes Mark Rolston as Glen Cole 3 episodes Johnny Whitworth as Jake Berkeley 11 episodes Lesley Fera as Joyce Carmel 4 episodes Samantha Quan as Jane Bartlett 4 episodes Dexter Fletcher as SWAT Leader 4 episodes John Heard as Kenwall 'Duke' Duquesne 4 episodes Leven Rambin as Molly Sloan 4 episodes Gonzalo Menendez as Clavo Cruz 4 episodes Taylor Cole as Samantha Owens 11 episodes Robert LaSardo as Memmo Fierro 5 episodes Daniel Betances as First Officer 3 episodes Kim Delaney as Megan Donner 10 episodes Joel West as Aaron Jessop 10 episodes Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Laura 4 episodes Wanda De Jesus as Adell Sevilla 10 episodes Michael Whaley as Detective Bernstein 7 episodes Stephen Tobolowsky as Don Haffman 5 episodes Holt McCallany as John Hagen 11 episodes Brian Poth as Tyler Jenson 30 episodes Cristián de la Fuente as Sam Belmontes 6 episodes Alex Buck as Raymond Caine Jr. 4 episodes Alana de la Garza as Marisol Delko 13 episodes Shelli Bergh as Paula Muro 12 episodes Leslie Odom Jr. as Joseph Kayle 9 episodes Armando Valdes-Kennedy as Aaron Peters 15 episodes Brooke Bloom as Cynthia Wells 16 episodes Boti Bliss as Maxine Valera 74 episodes Ryan McPartlin as Josh Avery 4 episodes Megalyn Echikunwoke as Tara Price 23 episodes De' Leon Howard III as MDPD Officer 12 episodes Natalia Baldwin León as Reporter #1 4 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Construction Coordinator
John Kersey Allan Johnson
Costume Design
Cynthia Bergstrom
Assistant Camera
Aldo Porras Jr.
Makeup Artist
Nedra Hainey Stephanie A. Fowler
Set Dresser
Glenn Ryan Jr Billy Baker
Production Design
Carey Meyer Carlos Barbosa Richard Berg Richard Berg
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Clinton Wayne
Creator
Ann Donahue Anthony E. Zuiker
Art Direction
Mark Walters Sue Chan Tim Beach
First Assistant Camera
Jeff Graham
Director of Photography
Eagle Egilsson
Costume Supervisor
Cindy Rosenthal Suzanne Bannitt-Haines
Stunt Coordinator
Jim Vickers
Set Decoration
Danielle Berman
Key Grip
Greg Kasper
Assistant Property Master
Tim Mallory
Property Master
Michael Sexton
Camera Operator
Michael Genne
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cheri Montesanto
Dolly Grip
Joe Mast
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

miami, florida detective police spin off forensic science
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 23, 2002
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
42 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,735