CSI Shows

CSI is an innovative crime drama where characters use cutting-edge forensic tools to examine evidence that helps to resolve cases. CSI Shows take a different approach to the more common and popular ‘whodunnit’ cop shows and instead explore the ‘howdunit’ angle in the investigation. It is in fact one of the most watched shows in the world. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television in conjunction with CBS Productions, CSI Shows have been heavily criticized because of their graphic portrayals of violence and sexual content.

The concept and development of CSI Shows dates back to the 1990s and the entire idea of a forensics team was borrowed from the Discovery Channel that showed detectives using DNA to solve cold cases. In time ABC, NBC and Fox executives took an interest in the idea and decided to pass it for development into a series. You may be surprised to know that the main filming location of the show is Santa Clarita, California, only second unit photography shots are done on Las Vegas streets. Due to the versatility and the similarity between Santa Clarita and Las Vegas, a lot of the show’s outdoor scenes take place there.

The show has occasionally used yet-to-be-invented technology and gadgetry drawing its comparisons to shows like ‘The X-Files and ‘Quincy’ as part of the science fiction genre. However, CSI Shows stand because of their unusual camera angles and percussive editing techniques. Other features that clearly stand out are the graphic portrayals of bullet trajectories, blood spray patterns and organ damage. The technique of shooting extreme close-ups with an explanatory commentary from a CSI character has even come to be referred to as a ‘CSI Shot’. Crime reconstructions and methods of evidence recovery are also outstanding features of this crime drama series.

The main character set includes the CSI level 2 Dr. Raymond Langston played by Laurence Fishburne who comes into contact with the CSI team during a murder investigation. Once a doctor he uses his experience in the Las Vegas Crime lab to solve murders. The commander of the nigh shift Las Vegas CSI unit is CSI level 3 Catherine Willows who brings a lot of her personal life into the picture. Another notable character is the Trace Technician David Hodges who brings a comic relief into the crime scenes. It is also noted that Hodges has an uncanny sense of smell that comes in handy. Now in its tenth season, CSI Shows continue to captivate their viewers.