CSI: Miami (TV Series)
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| CSI: Miami | ||
| Genre | Mystery Drama Thriller Crime procedural | |
| Created by | Anthony E. Zuiker Carol Mendelsohn Ann Donahue | |
| Starring | David Caruso Emily Procter Adam Rodríguez Khandi Alexander Rory Cochrane Kim Delaney Sofia Milos Jonathan Togo Rex Linn Eva LaRue Megalyn Echikunwoke Eddie Cibrian | |
| Opening theme | "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who | |
| Composer(s) | Kevin Kiner Jeff Cardoni Graeme Revell David E. Russo Clint Mansell | |
| Country of origin | United States Canada | |
| Original language(s) | English | |
| No. of seasons | 10 | |
| No. of episodes | 232 (list of episodes) | |
| Production | ||
| Executive producer(s) | Carol Mendelsohn Jerry Bruckheimer Anthony E. Zuiker Ann Donahue Barry O'Brien Marc Dube Stephen Zito Danny Cannon Jonathan Littman Nancy Miller Sam Strangis David Black Sunil Nayar | |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Bruckheimer | |
| Running time | Approx. 39–45 minutes Approx. 63 minutes (2 episodes) | |
| Production company(s) | Jerry Bruckheimer Television Alliance Atlantis (2002–08) CBS Productions (2002–06) CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–09) CBS Television Studios (2009–12) | |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution | |
| Release | ||
| Original network | CBS | |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) | |
| Original release | September 23, 2002 – April 8, 2012 | |
| Chronology | ||
| Related shows | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: NY * CSI: Cyber | |
CSI: Miami (Crime Scene Investigation: Miami) is an American police procedural drama television series that premiered on September 23, 2002, on CBS. The series, starring David Caruso, Emily Procter, and Kim Delaney, is the first direct spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and the second series in the CSI franchise. CSI: Miami ended on April 8, 2012.
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[edit] Plot
[edit] Creation
[edit] Concept and development
[edit] Production
[edit] Original casting
[edit] Locations
[edit] Music
[edit] Cast
- Main article: List of CSI: Miami characters
[edit] Main cast
- David Caruso as Horatio Caine; the Director of the MDPD Crime Lab and a sworn Police Lieutenant. Rising through the ranks as a bomb squad technician, Caine is an expert in explosive forensics and is incredibly protective of his team. He often goes to extraordinary lengths to save evidence or a potential victim. Throughout the course of the series, he becomes more jaded and less ethical, developing a far more serious, direct, and to-the-point attitude, though he maintains his ability to communicate well with children who have suffered traumatic ordeals. (starring: seasons 1-10).
- Emily Procter as Calleigh Duquesne; a CSI Level 3 and Horatio's Assistant Supervisor. Calleigh is a veteran MDPD Detective and the longest serving member of the crime lab. She is a ballistics specialist. Her slight build, blonde good looks, and southern belle accent often lead others to underestimate her, but she is a brilliant and a dedicated scientist. She develops a romantic relationship with fellow CSI Eric Delko, and, in the shows final season, adopts two children. (starring: seasons 1-10).
- Adam Rodriguez as Eric Delko; a fingerprint and drug expert of Cuban and Russian descent. Detective Delko first encountered the CSI team whilst working as a tow-truck driver. Horatio convinced him to join the MDPD, and the two became good friends. Eric has one sister, who Horatio married, and little to no other family. Because of this, he builds strong bonds where he works, developing a strong friendship with Tim Speedle, and a romantic interest in Calleigh. (starring: seasons 1-8, 9-10; recurring: season 8).
- Khandi Alexander as Alexx Woods; a Medical Examiner for Miami Dade County. Alexx began her medical career in New York as a physician and became a medical examiner with the CSI team after moving to Miami for personal reasons. She is a very emotional person, and is more of a "mother" figure for the CSI team, showing great concern for them. She also often talks to the dead bodies. Alexx eventually leaves CSI in order to spend more time with the living. (starring: seasons 1-6; guest star: seasons 7-8).
- Rory Cochrane as Tim Speedle, known affectionately as "Speed"; a trace evidence and impressions expert from Syracuse, New York. He worked for the St. Petersburg PD in 1997, and had a degree in biology from Columbia University. Speed joined the team at the recommendation of Jesse Cardoza, and became an invaluable asset. Speed often failed to comply to departmental standards, however, and was killed as a result of his unclean weapon misfiring. (starring: seasons 1-3; guest star: season 6).
- Kim Delaney as Megan Donner; Horatio's first partner and a respected MDPD Police Lieutenant. She was the director of the MDPD Crime Lab prior to taking indefinite leave due to the death of her husband, who was killed in the line of duty. She believes in following the evidence, and as such is often seen as adversarial to Horatio's go-with-the-gut Detective style. As a result of this, Megan resigns, finding the pressure of the job to now be more than she could handle. (starring: season 1).
- Sofia Milos as Yelina Salas; a Colombian homicide detective frequently attached to CSI investigations, and the widow of Horatio's brother Raymond Caine. She later starts a relationship with IAB Sergeant Rick Stetler. Yelina leaves the team and moves to Rio with her family, although she later returns to Miami as a private investigator. She remains good friends with Horatio throughout the series. (starring: season 3; recurring: seasons 1-2; guest star: seasons 5-7).
- Jonathan Togo as Ryan Wolfe; a Detective attached to Horatio's team. Ryan was working as a police officer at the time he was hired for the lab by Caine, who noted Ryan's immaculate care of his gun, likely due to Wolfe having OCD. Ryan was replacing fallen CSI Tim Speedle, who died in the line of duty as a direct result of his poor gun maintenance. The team, and Eric in particular, are hostile to Ryan at first, though they later warm to him. (starring: seasons 3-10; recurring: season 3).
- Rex Linn as Frank Tripp; a Texas-born homicide detective who accompanies the team to the crime scenes. He is known for interrogating suspects in his typical sarcastic manner and has a good working relationship with all the CSIs. He is divorced with three kids, and has known Horatio since at least 1997. Over the course of the series, he is promoted to Sergeant, taking on a more prominent role within the MDPD, and spending a short time in uniform. (starring: seasons 5-10; recurring: seasons 1-4).
- Eva LaRue as Natalia Boa Vista; an MDPD Detective and DNA specialist hired by Caine. Upon her arrival, she was only allowed to work on cold or unsolved cases due to the restrictions of her federal grant, although it is later revealed she is in fact an FBI Special Agent working undercover. She later applies to join the team permanently, much to the initial chagrin of Delko and Wolfe. She was a victim of domestic abuse during her marriage. (starring: seasons 5-10; recurring: season 4).
- Megalyn Echikunwoke as Tara Price; the day-shift medical examiner who replaced Alexx following her departure. She is initially well received by the team, until she is shown to steal a bottle of Oxycodone (an opioid analgesic medication) from a victim in the morgue. Ryan Wolfe confronts Tara about the stolen pills in her locker, and she is later arrested and dismissed from the team. Tara is replaced shortly thereafter by Dr. Tom Loman. (starring: season 7).
- Eddie Cibrian as Jesse Cardoza; an MDPD Detective who worked with Horatio and Megan prior to the formation of the CSI team. He returns to Miami following a stint as a LAPD officer in order to track the man who murdered his wife. Cardoza builds strong friendships within the team but is killed in the line of duty during a halon attack on the lab. Calleigh is particularly hurt by his loss. (starring: season 8; guest star: season 9).
- Omar Benson Miller as Walter Simmons; a Louisiana native and art theft specialist who transfers over from the night shift to join Horatio's team. Simmons' large build is often intimidating to suspects. However, he is shown to be one of the most caring and compassionate members of the team. He is extremely close to both Ryan and Jesse, and develops a friendship with LVPD CSI Raymond Langston. (starring: seasons 8-10; guest star: season 8).
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- Main article: List of Minor CIS: Miami Characters|List of minor CSI: Miami characters]]
- Holt McCallany as John Hagen; a Homicide Detective who had emotional and psychological problems. He was the partner of Caine's presumed-dead brother. Hagen kills himself in front of Calleigh. (seasons 1-3).
- Boti Bliss as Maxine Valera; a DNA technician who works on Caine's team. She is incredibly capable but has an unfortunate habit of taking shortcuts whilst processing evidence. (seasons 2-8).
- Johnny Whitworth as Jake Berkeley; originally an MDPD Narcotics Detective, Jack transfers to Homicide following a stint in undercover. He and Calleigh were in a relationship in the academy, and later rekindle this. (seasons 5-8).
- Christian Clemenson as Tom Loman; Miami's newest Medical Examiner and the replacement of Dr. Tara Price. Loman is socially awkward but invaluable to the team, developing strong bonds throughout his tenure. (seasons 8-10).
- Taylor Cole as Samantha Owens; an MDPD Detective who is assigned to Horatio's CSI team. Formerly a lab technician, Owens develops a flirtatious relationship with Wolfe (season 10).
[edit] Episodes
- Further information: List of CSI: Miami episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| Pilot | 1 | May 9, 2002 | ||
| 1 | 24 | September 23, 2002 | May 19, 2003 | |
| 2 | 24 | September 22, 2003 | May 24, 2004 | |
| 3 | 24 | September 20, 2004 | May 23, 2005 | |
| 4 | 25 | September 19, 2005 | May 22, 2006 | |
| 5 | 24 | September 18, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | |
| 6 | 21 | September 24, 2007 | May 19, 2008 | |
| 7 | 25 | September 22, 2008 | May 18, 2009 | |
| 8 | 24 | September 21, 2009 | May 24, 2010 | |
| 9 | 22 | October 3, 2010 | May 8, 2011 | |
| 10 | 19 | September 25, 2011 | April 8, 2012 | |
| Total | 232 | September 23, 2002 – April 8, 2012 | ||
[edit] Franchise
- Main article: CSI (franchise)
[edit] Broadcast
[edit] United States
- First run: September 2002 - May 2010, Mondays at 10/9pm. October 2010 – April 2012, Sundays at 10/9pm.
- Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of CSI: Miami on CBS.
- Note: Each U.S. network television season starts in late September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May sweeps.
| Season | Episodes | Timeslot (EST) | Original airing | Rank | Viewers (in millions) | ||
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| Season premiere | Season finale | TV season | |||||
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[edit] Awards
In 2006 a BBC NEWS article published a study on CSI: Miami citing that it was one of the World's Most Popular TV Shows following studies of 20 countries worldwide. A 2006 survey conducted by Informa Telecoms and Media showed that CSI: Miami was featured in more top ten viewing charts than any other show compared to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation rating as the world's sixth-most popular show.
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