CSI: NY
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CSI: NY

"How long does it take to get hooked on the latest CSI: hit? About a New York minute."

7.3
Yr 2004
Rt 42m
Status Canceled
Crime Drama Mystery
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Overview

Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators".

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for CSI: NY positions it as a grittier, darker installment within the CSI franchise. Reviewers generally note that while it may not surpass the original Las Vegas series in quality, it offers a more focused and better-developed experience than CSI: Miami.

Fans of the procedural format appreciate the show's addictive nature, driven by fascinating forensic technology and atypical case scenarios. While some critics point to weaknesses in the writing, the series is widely regarded as a reliable choice for viewers who enjoy self-contained crime investigations centered on bringing criminals to justice.

“CSI: NY is better-developed than its Miami counterpart, but not as strong as the original Las Vegas installment.”

“CSI: NY is a bleaker, grimmer version of its Las Vegas and Miami cousins.”

“The writing is a little weak, but the atypical crimes and the fascinating technology make the show extremely addictive.”

“This series tells us that there’s something quietly but deeply gratifying in focusing on the task at hand.”

Why fans love it

CSI: NY brings an evidence-focused lens to the New York City homicide drama. Since its 2004 debut, the series has built its core appeal around the methodical work of NYPD detectives and forensic experts who treat every crime scene as a distinct scientific puzzle. Rather than relying strictly on standard street-level police work, the narrative grounds its mystery in the physical reality of trace materials, lab analysis, and specialized investigation techniques.

Gary Sinise heads a team of enthusiastic crime scene investigators who approach murder cases with relentless precision. Fans connect with the satisfying balance of high-stakes criminal investigations and detailed forensic science. It stands out as a focused procedural where careful observation, physical evidence, and logical deduction routinely cut through the chaos of urban crime.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 197 eps
Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise
as Mac Taylor
197 episodes
Melina Kanakaredes
Melina Kanakaredes
as Stella Bonasera
140 episodes
Vanessa Ferlito
Vanessa Ferlito
as Aiden Burn
24 episodes
Anna Belknap
Anna Belknap
as Lindsay Monroe
174 episodes
Sela Ward
Sela Ward
as Jo Danville
57 episodes
Carmine Giovinazzo
Carmine Giovinazzo
as Danny Messer
197 episodes
Hill Harper
Hill Harper
as Sheldon Hawkes
197 episodes
Eddie Cahill
Eddie Cahill
as Donald Flack Jr.
197 episodes
Show 67 more
Michelle Lee as Jody Sun 25 episodes Robert Joy as Sid Hammerback 159 episodes A.J. Buckley as Adam Ross 129 episodes Lester G. Reynolds as Forensic Lab Tech 17 episodes April Bowlby as Jenny Lee 2 episodes Stacey Travis as Chandra Heckman 2 episodes Adoni Maropis as Sebastian Diakos 2 episodes Michael B. Silver as EMT 1 episode Wayne Duvall as John Grimes 1 episode Rodney Eastman as Clark Kranen 1 episode Christopher Maleki as Gavin Bridge 1 episode Bailee Madison as Rose Duncan 1 episode Johnny Sneed as Aaron Moreland 1 episode Helena Mattsson as Lauren Redgrave 1 episode Kerr Smith as Drew Bedford 4 episodes Tony Amendola as Professor Papakota 3 episodes Claire Forlani as Peyton Driscoll 8 episodes Jessalyn Gilsig as Jordan Gates 3 episodes Terry Kinney as Tom Mitford 2 episodes Kevin Alejandro as Tom Martin 2 episodes Rose Abdoo as Blanca Vasquez 2 episodes Edward Furlong as Shane Casey 2 episodes Kristen Dalton as Quinn Shelby 2 episodes Jonah Lotan as Marty Pino 2 episodes Thad Luckinbill as Connor Dunbrook 2 episodes Ethan Erickson as Brendon Walsh 2 episodes Joey Lawrence as Clay Dobson 3 episodes Julia Ormond as Gillian Whitford 3 episodes Al Santos as Ollie Barnes 2 episodes Sarah Carter as Haylen Becall 2 episodes Clark Gregg as Allen McShane 2 episodes Joe Morton as Dwight Hillborne 2 episodes Raphael Sbarge as District Attorney Latham 2 episodes Dayo Ade as Derrick James 2 episodes Emmanuelle Vaugier as Jessica Angell 25 episodes David Julian Hirsh as Zack Shannon 3 episodes Kyle Gallner as Reed Garrett 6 episodes Nelly as Terrence Davis 4 episodes Patrick Fischler as Brent 2 episodes Kelly Hu as Kaile Maka 5 episodes Bess Wohl as Kendall Novak 4 episodes Elias Koteas as Joe 2 episodes Sonya Walger as Jane Parsons 5 episodes Alanna Ubach as Constance Briell 2 episodes Michael McLafferty as Reporter #2 2 episodes Jack McGee as Officer Marks 2 episodes Kam Heskin as Suspect X 2 episodes Todd Cahoon as Matt Cooper 2 episodes Casey LaBow as Ella McBride 3 episodes Ron Yuan as Evan Zao 4 episodes Craig T. Nelson as Robert Dunbrook 3 episodes Carmen Argenziano as Stanton Gerrard 6 episodes Mykelti Williamson as Brigham Sinclair 7 episodes Paul Carafotes as Detective Thacker 2 episodes Carol Kiernan as Rita 2 episodes Sarah Lafleur as Paige Worthy 2 episodes Nick Damici as Patrick Colton 2 episodes Ed Quinn as Frankie Mala 4 episodes Brian Tahash as Clown Judge 2 episodes Michael DeLuise as Sonny Sassone 2 episodes Suzie Pollard as Lucy Scott 2 episodes Cody Longo as Tyler Josephson 2 episodes Jeananne Goossen as Lauren Cooper 2 episodes Jaime Ray Newman as Claire Taylor 2 episodes Chad Lindberg as Chad Willingham 3 episodes Frank Anello as Officer McQuade (uncredited) 2 episodes Skeet Ulrich as Hollis Eckhart 3 episodes
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Keywords

new york city detective spin off nypd forensic murder investigation crime investigation police procedural enthusiastic homicide detective homicide investigation forensic evidence forensic expert crime scene investigation crime scene investigator
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 22, 2004
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
42 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
752