Author Topic: CSI VEGAS vs. CSI MIAMI vs. CSI NEW YORK (Read 33067 times)

T-850 · « **on:** Oct 13, 2003 at 01:58 PM »

i've been wanting to find out about the demands for both shows... so.... without further a do...

which do u prefer and why?

wedge · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 13, 2003 at 04:53 PM »

CSI Miami is a bit darker than Las Vegas. Maybe because of David Caruso's presence. He's more cop-like than William Petersen's Gil Grissom who looks more of a scientist. The intimidating factor goes to Caruso, nevertheless.

But I still like both shows. Plotwise, both are perfectly construed.

himura · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 13, 2003 at 05:14 PM »

While I'm a fan of both CSI series, I find myself leaning towards Miami. As to why, maybe it's because I feel that the Miami was grittier than the first one and also because I like David Caruso's Horatio Caine than William Petersen's Gil Grissom. Though I felt that the first CSI had more character interaction in-between characters (though that's just me). I also find that the cases shown in Miami were much more engrossing than the first one.

Another thing I really like about Miami is Calleigh Duquesne (actress Emily Procter) - I find her kinda cute.

Isn't she cute?

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 13, 2003 at 06:14 PM »

Las Vegas, baby!

Here are the other CSI Threads here -------->

CSI on AXN: http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=109
CSI Miami on AXN: http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14800

downtown · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 13, 2003 at 06:52 PM »

I like Las Vegas much much more than Miami.
My wife and I both dislike David Caruso, he's more suited to Homicide than CSI.
I like bullet girl, but aside from that the supporting characters are just like fillers unlike the Las vegas crew.

Let's put it this way, i ain't gonna buy Miami's DVD.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 13, 2003 at 07:41 PM »

Las Vegas by far.

The most interesting cast member of Miami was fired. The supporting characters have no interesting back stories, they function as window dressing. Caruso is such a one-note performer: every single role of his is "I'm the intense (cop, forensic scientist, etc) who has a sensitive side."

But then again, that's better than Grissom, who has NO emotions whatsoever.

Which show was I defending again?

Actually, I wasn't too fond of CSI Season Three, which was produced at the same time as CSI Miami Season One, so based on that alone, it's almost a draw.

But early CSI was really good.

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 06:38 AM »

Vegas pa rin! Geeks rule!

diver · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 07:40 AM »

My husband and I both prefer CSI Las Vegas. The only person worth watching in CSI Miami is Caruso.

slowhand · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 08:08 AM »

This could very well be one of those personality tests, where your choice will tell you who you are. So if I say "Las Vegas," I wonder what that says about me?

T-850 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 08:33 AM »

vegas is good in terms of the characters but when it comes to cases, miami kicks a**.. horatio character is my personal favorite, yes but miami really lacks in developing their characters..

kim delaney got fired after 10 episodes because her character wasn't so relevant so to speak..

but all in all.. i give credit for both.. as long as there's an investigation, a dead body, ALS, etc.. im there!

Dracula · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 04:47 PM »

Wednesday CSI overload starts with vegas on studio 23 then miami on axn. I prefer vegas.

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 07:13 PM »

Catherine can take Delaney's & Bullet Girl's characters combined. The men of Las Vegas can outwit the boys of Miami.

In one other CSI forum someone wrote why LV is the choice of many over Miami --- Las Vegas is Sin City (crime & violence) and Miami is Sunshine City (fun & festivities) so --- Las Vegas' setting has the edge, sets the mood for "crime-solving".

Agree? Disagree?

indie boi · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 09:22 PM »

If it's about perfect settings, I'd definitely go for a CSI Louisiana or CSI London.

justine · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 14, 2003 at 11:27 PM »

CSI Las Vegas rules!

The geeks are still the best. As Cruzsack said the characters in Las Vegas are more interesting than Miami. I caught a few episodes of Miami and I didn't like it.

gumby · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 19, 2003 at 02:48 PM »

I like CSI Las Vegas than CSI Miami, but I like the opening song of the latter than the former

To Mr. Hankey: I also didn't like season 3 of CSI Las Vegas, and the last two episodes didn't quite deliver what the producers promised

X-®an™ · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 20, 2003 at 02:29 PM »

CSI Las Vegas... we wouldn't even be having a Miami if not for the success of the Vegas team!

downtown · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 21, 2003 at 07:29 PM »

a CSI London would be perfect, with the foggy and damp streets, it would be a challenge to find or preserve evidence.

Hot Mama · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 28, 2003 at 02:03 PM »

CSI Manila... if there is such a thing... hehe...

but seriously, i would root for CSI Las Vegas. For one, it has character... story revolves around the characters... the cases are also much more interesting...

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 20, 2004 at 08:58 PM »

I read there's going to be a CSI New York? I forgot where I saw the link but anyway....Baka lahat na nga big US cities eh may CSI show na.

indie boi · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 20, 2004 at 09:14 PM »

The day they show CSI Hawaii with bikini- and trunk-clad forensics experts is the day I turn my TV off permanently.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 20, 2004 at 09:22 PM »

Quote from: CrUzSACK on Jan 20, 2004 at 08:58 PM

I read there's going to be a CSI New York? I forgot where I saw the link but anyway....Baka lahat na nga big US cities eh may CSI show na.

The only way I can see this working is if they make it radically different from the other two, much like the way Law & Order: Criminal Intent is different from L&O and L&O: Special Victims Unit, which are very similar in format.

Heck, I'm not even fond of the first CSI spin-off.

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 20, 2004 at 09:26 PM »

Quote from: indie boi on Jan 20, 2004 at 09:14 PM

The day they show CSI Hawaii with bikini- and trunk-clad forensics experts is the day I turn my TV off permanently.

CSI: Baywatch with Mitch Buchanan. Heheheh.

indie boi · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 20, 2004 at 09:28 PM »

Quote from: CrUzSACK on Jan 20, 2004 at 09:26 PM

CSI: Baywatch with Mitch Buchanan. Heheheh.

Let me amend my previous post. I'm going to watch CSI Hawaii if they can show an actual autopsy done on Pamela Anderson.

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 20, 2004 at 09:33 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jan 20, 2004 at 09:22 PM

Heck, I'm not even fond of the first CSI spin-off.

I don't think a lot of people were.

There really is only one CSI. If they keep making spin-offs baka abutin pa yung SOCO natin dito.

slowhand · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 03, 2004 at 07:31 PM »

Season 4 starts Feb 11 2004 at AXN, 9pm
(Grissom and his team)

Ikiru · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 06, 2004 at 12:43 PM »

CBS has indeed announced that CSI: New York is already in the making.

CSI Las Vegas has better character development and character interactions (Catherine's family and her relationshiop to Sam Brown, the Grissom-Sanders exchanges, the Warrick-Nick-Sidle patalbugan, Brass and his daughter, Nick and the hooker, Warrick's gambling and its effects). All the members of the team (even Sanders and the coroner)are not just accessories for Grissom, unlike in CSI Miami where only Horatio Caine seems to be the center of the universe.

X44 · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 06, 2004 at 03:19 PM »

Love Las Vegas. Like Miami. Horatio Cane is egocentric , flambuoyant and often ingratiating. That's his character. And David Caruso plays it to the hilt. I think it's called acting.

He is the center of the Miami universe , I agree, but he's the main reason I watch the show so center yourself by all means, Mr. Caruso. Hehe.

Like Mr.Hankey has said, New York has to be radically different for it to work. Miami tries hard to be as diametrically opposed to Vegas as possible. And I think its nuances and sensibilities are endemic to its locale. It would've silly and useless to just carbon-copy the dynamics of Vegas. Unfortunately, looks like a lot of fans would've prefered more of the same.Miami ain't better than Vegas - - -the writing tends to get rudimentary and contrived a lot of times - - - just different, but different often causes a lot of trouble in TVland. (No one talks as much about twin Peaks as they do Sex and the City, for instance). Besides, when you follow in the footsteps of anything much-loved, you're bound to always always pale. That's the nature of the universe. And of fans.

Willing to bet that Friends spin-off isn't going to catch much fire among fans- - -even if it turns out to be good. (Is it still pushing through?)

acidburn · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 06, 2004 at 03:53 PM »

well, looks like they're trying out something different for CSI:NY

- Hollywood Reporter stated today that CSI: New York will have some "significant changes to the formula" of the previous CSI series. As reported earlier, the cast will focus heavily on the work and lives of the two main characters, a man and woman who work together as investigators. Anthony Zuiker is mum on casting details. "We want to open it up to the main characters earlier than we have on the other shows," Zuiker said. The seeds for "CSI: New York" will be planted in this season's second-to-last episode of "CSI: Miami," in which investigators from "Miami" will be called to New York to investigate a murder involving a Miami resident. Zuiker and CSI executive producers Carol Mendelsoh and Ann Donahue will head to NYC early next month to get a feel for the visuals and check up on how forensics investigators work in the Big Apple. Zuiker said, "We want to amp up the visual style on this show and really make New York a character. We'll have a lot of hand-held camera work to really get us out on the streets."

indie boi · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 06, 2004 at 04:04 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Feb 06, 2004 at 03:53 PM

well, looks like they're trying out something different for CSI:NY

- Hollywood Reporter stated today that CSI: New York will have some "significant changes to the formula" of the previous CSI series. As reported earlier, the cast will focus heavily on the work and lives of the two main characters, a man and woman who work together as investigators. Anthony Zuiker is mum on casting details. "We want to open it up to the main characters earlier than we have on the other shows," Zuiker said. The seeds for "CSI: New York" will be planted in this season's second-to-last episode of "CSI: Miami," in which investigators from "Miami" will be called to New York to investigate a murder involving a Miami resident. Zuiker and CSI executive producers Carol Mendelsoh and Ann Donahue will head to NYC early next month to get a feel for the visuals and check up on how forensics investigators work in the Big Apple. Zuiker said, "We want to amp up the visual style on this show and really make New York a character. We'll have a lot of hand-held camera work to really get us out on the streets."

I foresee a Mulder-Scully character dynamic for the two characters in CSI:NY

T-850 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 06, 2004 at 04:14 PM »

Quote from: indie boi on Feb 06, 2004 at 04:04 PM

I foresee a Mulder-Scully character dynamic for the two characters in CSI:NY

that would be interesting.. especially for those people who are really into character background and development.. if they become very likeable by the viewers, that would be a great success such as scully and mulder in the x-files.