CSI: New York (2012)

About CSI: New York

"CSI: NY" is the third series in the "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" franchise, trailing the original series set in Las Vegas and the Miami-based spin-off. The New York version follows the same format of investigative criminal cases using forensic science as its prime method for solving mysteries. The show is primarily about detectives from the New York Police department who use state-of-the-art forensics tools to crack unsolved crimes in the city.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Productions. It's known for its cinematic production quality, intricate plotting, and character-driven storytelling. Filming primarily took place in Los Angeles, although the series is set and occasionally sent production crews to New York City for on-location scenes.

Actors

• Gary Sinise as Det. Mac Taylor: A detective leading the team. Sinise played Taylor with conviction and authority, emphasizing his dedication to justice.
• Carmine Giovinazzo as Det. Danny Messer: A younger team member with a complicated history, portrayed with sensitivity by Giovinazzo.
• Hill Harper as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hawkes is a medical examiner turned investigator. Harper provided a calm and intellectual counterpoint to the rest of the team.
• Anna Belknap as Det. Lindsay Monroe: Belknap's character joined the team in the second season, and her gritty performance added depth to the ensemble.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character of Mac Taylor was named after producer's father.
• Despite being set in New York, much of the series was filmed in Los Angeles.
• Unlike its sister shows, "CSI: NY" was known for focusing more on the characters' personal lives.

Awards

"CSI: NY" was nominated for several awards throughout its run, including the ASCAP Award for Top Television Series and the People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama.

Quotes

• "You're never alone in New York. It's the city of a million stories." - Mac Taylor
• "We speak for the dead. That's the job. We are all they've got once the wicked rob them of their voices." - Mac Taylor

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of "CSI: NY" is "Baba O'Riley" by The Who.
• Apart from the theme song, the series features a variety of music throughout its episodes, ranging from contemporary pop music to atmospheric scores composed specifically for the series by Bill Brown.