CSI: NY - TV-PG
Mature, captivating forensic whodunit.
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- TV Rating: TV-PG
- Network: CBS
- Cast: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo
- Genre: Drama
- >Available On: DVD,Download
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that this spin-off is just as graphic and violent as the immensely popular original. While the behavior displayed by the CSI team is beyond reproach (with only a few minor infractions), the criminals' rap sheet includes assault, murder, and drug use.
Families can talk about the science behind the show, using that to transition into conversations about what teens are learning in science class. Could what they're learning be used to investigate crime? Do they think science is something they'd like to pursue as a career? On another tack, how do teens feel about the crimes depicted in the show? Is the neat nature of the episodes' plots a realistic reflection of crime solving?
Families can talk about the science behind the show, using that to transition into conversations about what teens are learning in science class. Could what they're learning be used to investigate crime? Do they think science is something they'd like to pursue as a career? On another tack, how do teens feel about the crimes depicted in the show? Is the neat nature of the episodes' plots a realistic reflection of crime solving?
Message
Social Behavior:
The CSI team is smart and well-intentioned, but the criminals are definitely bad role models.
Consumerism:
Cellular phones are touted, as are their ring tones.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Some of the criminal behavior is focused on drug distribution and/or consumption.
Violence
The depictions of the crimes are often graphic and gruesome, as in all of the shows in the CSI franchise.
Sex
Sex is always related to a crime that has taken place.
Language
Words like "bitch" and "ass" are routinely used by suspects and witnesses.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Elisabeth Chaney
The third addition to CBS's hit CSI franchise, CSI: NY follows a team of five New York City crime scene investigators as they discover forensic evidence at murder scenes and interpret it to solve the crimes. In each episode, the team typically works on two homicides: one of which drives the main plot, the other a subplot that usually has some type of comedic or sexual overtones. Leading the team is Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise), an introverted yet charismatic leader who lost his wife on 9/11. Reporting to him are four investigators, each of whom has a unique area of expertise outside of the typical forensic purview. For example, Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo) has highly tuned street smarts that give him a trustworthy familiarity when he speaks with suspects and witnesses.
Is it any good?
CSI: NY is better-developed than its Miami counterpart, but not as strong as the original Las Vegas installment. That said, the characters are smart and edgy. And the show rarely leaves the viewer with a cliffhanger, making it a great choice for viewers who prefer all-inclusive episodes with no strings attached.
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