The mastermind behind 'CSI' turns the franchise to a new direction with unscripted CBS series
There have been five “CSI” shows with actors playing forensics experts
NEW YORK (AP) — There have been five “CSI” shows with actors playing forensics experts — “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: New York,” “CSI: Cyber” and “CSI: Vegas.” Now it's time for the real experts to bask in the spotlight.
“The Real CSI: Miami,” premiering on CBS on Wednesday night, is a documentary-style look at the hunt for real criminals told by the officers and lab-coated pros who actually solved the murders.
“'CSI' has that ability to live in different spectrums,” says writer-producer Anthony E. Zuiker, who created the hit franchise. “It made perfect sense to try the unscripted version of the show because the format could still relatively be the same.”
The series uses real 911 calls, actor portrayals, surveillance video, interrogation and bodycam footage, crime scene images, cool graphics and re-creations. There are also interviews with survivors and family members to underline the pain of loss.
