The CSI franchise is going to remain a part of CBS moving forward, even with CSI: Vegas coming to an end. However, the next series will be coming with a big change by venturing into the unscripted space.
Per Variety, CBS has announced a new docuseries called The Real CSI: Miami. The true crime series takes inspiration from the first CSI spinoff series, CSI: Miami, which ran for ten seasons from 2002 to 2012. The Real CSI: Miami will chronicle real-life crimes that occurred in the Miami area, detailing how they were solved without the help of David Caruso's Horatio Caine. Also announced is the show's premiere date, which will be on June 26, 2024.
CSI: Vegas Stars Share Emotional Reactions to Series Getting Canceled
Marg Helgenberger and her CSI: Vegas co-stars are sharing their reactions to the show getting axed after three seasons.An official logline for The Real CSI: Miami reads, "Each episode features gripping real-life crime cases and the cutting-edge forensic science used to solve them. The Real CSI: Miami highlights that at the heart of every story is a victim and a family seeking justice.”
The Real CSI: Miami is produced by JBTV and Magical Elves. The series is executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Anthony E. Zuiker, KristieAnne Reed, Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn, Jo Sharon, Casey Kriley, and John Henshaw.
CBS Had Hinted at More CSI Programming on the Network
The announcement of the docuseries comes days after it was teased by CBS bosses that more CSI content was coming to the network. Many fans had cried foul when it was revealed that CBS wouldn't be moving forward with Season 4 of CSI: Vegas, but the network's president of entertainment, Amy Reisenbach, teased that the network would bring back CSI in an "interesting" way.
CSI: Vegas Being Canceled Is a Massive Blow to TV Crime Dramas
CSI: Vegas' cancellation doesn't just affect the CBS show. The lack of Season 4 is a significant setback for the future of network TV crime dramas.“We definitely think that franchise is alive and well,” Reisenbach is quoted as saying. “We’ll continue to be in discussions. It’s a part of our legacy as a company and yes, I think that ultimately we’ll find different and interesting ways to bring the show back.”
Pointing to the continued popularity of the brand with past episodes streaming, CBS CEO George Cheeks added, "In addition to CSI being such a global hit and all the iterations, two of the strongest channels on Pluto TV are CSI channels. That franchise is very much alive and vibrant. And you could imagine it coming back in many ways.”
Serving as part of the summer line-up for CBS, The Real CSI: Miami will premiere on June 26 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
Source: Variety
CSI: Miami
Follows the cases of the Miami-Dade Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation unit as they try to unveil the conditions behind mysterious deaths and crimes.
- Release Date
- September 23, 2002
- Cast
- David Caruso , Emily Procter , Adam Rodriguez , Rex Linn , Jonathan Togo , Eva LaRue
- Main Genre
- Crime
- Seasons
- 10
- Franchise
- CSI
- Creator
- Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker
- Number of Episodes
- 232
- Network
- CBS
- Streaming Service(s)
- Adult Swim , Paramount+ , Hulu , Pluto TV