CSI : New York is the second successful spin off show in the CSI Series. It first aired in May 2004 and is currently in its fourth season and still going strong, with fans loving its much grittier and bloodier take on the original CSI franchise.
Gary Sinese stars as the main character in CSI NY. He plays Detective Mac Taylor a guy who is still deeply troubled by the death of his wife in the 9/11 attacks. His character had a relationship with the beautiful Claire Forlani’s character Dr. Peyton Driscoll who in recent series decided to stay in London rather than return to New York and continue their relationship.
Just a few more of the regular characters include:
- Melina Kanakaredes is Det. Stella Bonasera a determined and strong woman who is always looking to find answers to her cases, especially those with violent crimes attached, this may be due to issues in her past. Along with Mac she helps lead the team.
- Carmine Giovinazzo stars as Danny Messer an investigator hired personally by Mac. He has a strong sense of loyalty and often uses his own troubled family history to help with work ethics on the job.
- Eddie Cahill plays Det. Don Flack, he has a strong family history in the law enforcement field and fans love him for his quick wit and slightly edgy personality.
Many more make up the CSI New York Team, and fans all have their own favourite characters for different reasons. One of the great things about CSI NY is the characters own histories and back stories, and the diversity of different actors that can be found on the show.
The show has been known to have crossover episodes with the other CSI series, which helps remind us that they are originated from the same place but also shows just how different each one is, and the strengths and weaknesses of both.
Series 1-3 of CSI New York are currently available on DVD and are well worth a watch if you are a fan of the CSI series in general.
Each of the seasons of CSI:NY are issued in two parts, and the most recent DVD issue in the UK includes Part 2 of Season 3. I find it best to buy full seasons if possible because you get a better deal that way.
Be warned though, once you start watching one of the spin-offs, you kind of find yourself hooked and will end up having to watch all of them! However, if you’re quick, there are several special offers in store at the moment with the ‘Criminally Cheap’ offer!
Full cast list for CSI:NY: A.J. Buckley, Al Santos, Alanna Ubach, Anna Belknap, Bess Wohl, Carmen Argenziano, Carmine Giovinazzo, Chad Lindberg, Chad Williams, Chris Meyer, Claire Forlani, David Caruso, David Julian Hirsh, Denice J. Sealy, Ed Quinn, Eddie Cahill, Edward Furlong, Elizabeth Ann Bennett, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Gary Sinise, Gina St. John, Greg D’Agostino, Hill Harper, J. Grant Albrecht, Jaclyn Kerhulas, James R. McMann, Jason Thornton, Jinny Lee Story, Joe Morton, John Dove, Jonah Lotan, Joseph Lawrence, Kanin J. Howell, Kelly Hu, Kerr Smith, Kevin Derr, Kyle Gallner, Melina Kanakaredes, Michael DeLuise, Michael King, Michael McLafferty, Mykelti Williamson, Natalina Maggio, Nick Damici, Olga Karavaeva, Paul Carafotes, Raphael Sbarge, Robert Joy, Ron Yuan, Scott Alan Smith, Scott Richards, Sonya Walger, Terry Kinney, Vanessa Ferlito.