The second spinoff in the wildly popular CSI franchise, CSI: New York told grittier stories and featured a cast of recognizable names in nearly every role. Debuting in 2004, the show follows detectives in New York City who use sophisticated science to crack some of the most high-profile cases in the Big Apple. Unlike the sun-drenched locations of the first two CSI series, New York's urban environment immediately gave the show a different tone, and a slew of violent and disturbing cases accentuated its procedural elements. Similar to its predecessors, CSI: New York had a fast-paced and exciting energy which made it a must-watch series each season.
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