CSI: NY

[CC Fan]

CSI: New York, the third incarnation of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation franchise and the spin-off of CSI: Miami, is a crime drama about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in The Big Apple. Detective Mack "Mac" Taylor is a dedicated and driven crime scene investigator who believes that everything is connected and for everyone there is a story. He and his partner, Detective Stella Bonasera, a workaholic and a jack-of-all-trades, share a passion for the job. They lead a team of experts amid the gritty and kinetic city that never sleeps. Their team includes Danny Messer, a Brooklyn-born investigator with rugged good looks, an unflappable spirit and a colorful family history, and Dr. Sheldon Hawkes, a reclusive coroner who walked away from a promising surgical career after the traumatic loss of two patients. Joining them is homicide Detective Don Flack, an edgy, hardcore investigator with a quick wit, impressive forensic insight and limited patience with potential suspects. Rounding out the team is Aiden Burn, a smart and sexy investigator whose chameleon-like behavior allows her to adapt to any situation at any time. These skilled investigators, who see New York City in a whole different light, follow the evidence as they piece together clues and eliminate doubt to ultimately crack their cases.

taken from www.tvtome.com

[Ryebeach]

Season 2 premieres Wednesday September 29th at 10:00pm.

[Tati]

Two spoilers for season 2 from talk.csifiles.com:
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(Also posted at the CSI: Miami thread)

"As if all this tinkering weren't enough, CBS is raising the stakes further with a "big event" crossover with sister show CSI: Miami. "The actual episode starts out in Miami and finishes two days later in New York," Zuiker says. This will be the second crossover of sorts between the two shows after an episode at the end of Miami's second season introduced the characters of NY prior to the launch of the new series."

Source: Now Playing Magazine

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Vanessa Ferlito to Leave 'CSI: New York'

Vanessa Ferlito (Aiden Burn) will be leaving the cast of CSI: New York in the second episode of the new season, "Grand Murder At Central Station."
The CSI: NY producers have been hinting for several weeks now that one of the six original regular cast members would be written out of the show sometime during the first four episodes. As the two lead actors Gary Sinise (Mac Taylor) and Melina Kanakaredes (Stella Bonasera) had already been confirmed to be returning, and Hill Harper's Dr. Hawkes was reported to get a more visible role in the field this season, fan speculation quickly focused on Ferlito, Carmine Giovinazzo (Danny Messer), and Eddie Cahill (Det. Flack). However, CSI Files sources have now confirmed it is Ferlito who will be departing the show.

Ferlito's character will likely leave the New York CSI team as the result of an off-the-books case she takes on in the season premiere. In that episode, entitled "Summer In The City," Aiden Burn agrees to help out Regina Moore, a woman who 18 months earlier didn't dare testify in court after being raped. As a result, her attacker was acquitted -- only to now end up raping Regina again. She's too ashamed to call the cops, but two days later finally approaches Aiden. The CSI knows it will be next to impossible to convict a man who's already been cleared by the courts, but she's determined to find some way put this monster behind bars. In the next episode, "Grand Murder At Central Station," she's still fruitlessly working to find some physical evidence, and gets ever more frustrated by her seeming failure. Eventually, Aiden's increasing obsession with the case will prove to be her downfall...

With Ferlito's departure will come several changes to the make-up of the teams on the show. Whereas last year, Danny Messer was usually seen working together with Aiden Burn, in most of this season's early episodes Danny will be teaming up with Stella Bonasera. Without Stella by his side, Mac will spend most of his time working with Dr. Hawkes, fresh out of the morgue and into the field, and new transfer Lindsay Monroe, who was recently reported to be played by Anna Belknap. Det. Flack will continue to fulfill his role as roving quarterback, helping out whenever the forensic investigators need him.

This will be the fourth time a series regular will depart one of the CSI shows. CSI: Miami lost Kim Delaney (Megan Donner) halfway through the season, reportedly due to "lack of chemistry" with the other actors. Rory Cochrane (Tim Speedle) was written out at the start of Miami's third season at his own request, and Sofia Milos (Yelina Salas) was recently reported to be leaving Miami for reasons that are as yet unknown. After five seasons, the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation still has all its regulars, although George Eads (Nick Stokes) and Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle) were briefly fired and then re-hired last year following a high-profile salary dispute (story). It is not yet known why Vanessa Ferlito is leaving CSI: New York.

CSI: New York showrunner Anthony Zuiker first revealed someone would be leaving the show during last week's Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour. Zuiker has promised the cast member's exit will be "big" and "exciting," but has so far refused to confirm exactly who it is, or whether the departing cast member will be killed off. Representatives for Ferlito have also declined to comment.

Prior to CSI: New York, Vanessa Ferlito became known to TV viewers through her recurring role as Claudia, the wife of bad guy Hector Salazar, in 24's third season. She has also made guest appearances on shows such as Law & Order, Third Watch and The Sopranos, and has worked on films such as Spider-Man 2 and Man Of The House. Despite leaving CSI: New York, it doesn't look like Ferlito will be hurting for work, as she was recently reported to have been cast in the new feature film Gridiron Gang, starring The Rock and Xzibit.

"Grand Murder At Central Station," Ferlito's final episode, is expected to air in late September, 2005.

[Tati]

Here's the description of the 2nd season premiere (source:

Air Date: 9/28/05 (WEDNESDAY)
Time Slot: 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST on CBS
Episode Title: "Summer in the City"


(NOTE TO EDITORS: The following premiere episode of CSI: NY will now be broadcast on Sept. 28).

MAC AND DR. HAWKES INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF AN EXPERT SKYSCRAPER CLIMBER, ON THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF "CSI: NY," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

"Summer in the City" -- Mac and Dr. Hawkes investigate why an expert skyscraper climber plunged to his death while scaling the Empire State Building and the key to the case is the CSI's smallest witness ever -- a mosquito, on the second season premiere of CSI: NY, Wednesday, Sept. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. David Von Ancken directed the episode written by Pam Veasey, who is also one of the series' executive producers. (Previously scheduled for an earlier date)

The CSI's offices have relocated to a Manhattan high rise which includes new labs, a staff break room and new office equipment with state-of-the-art technology. Also, after expressing his interest in moving out of the coroner's office, Dr. Hawkes joins the team in the field and his first case has him working with Mac on the death of a skyscraper climber. Although hundreds of witnesses were on hand to see the climber fall, the team suspects foul play and believes someone may have caused his death. Meanwhile, Stella and Danny investigate the murder of a New York fashion designer killed while wearing an eight million dollar diamond bra from his own collection.

CSI: NY, a crime drama inspired by the Number One drama series, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," is about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in the Big Apple. Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise), a dedicated and driven crime-scene investigator who believes that everything is connected and everyone has a story, is a decorated Marine who served in Desert Storm and dabbled in war photography. The job is his life; he focuses on cases until they are solved. He and his partner, Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), a well-traveled, well-educated detective, an orphan who flourished in spite of the system, share a passion for the job. Stella is a jack-of-all-trades and has an unmatched desire to find answers for the victims of violent crimes, due in part to questions about her past. They lead a team of experts through the gritty and kinetic city that never sleeps.

The team includes Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo), an investigator with an unflappable spirit and a troubled family history, which he uses on the job as he blends his own set of hybrid ethics. Messer was personally selected to join the team by Mac, and he attempts daily to live up to that honor and responsibility. Sheldon Hawkes (Hill Harper) is the crime lab's former coroner, a brilliant Ph.D. who recently made the transition to the field team. Joining them is Don Flack (Eddie Cahill), an edgy, hardcore homicide detective with a quick wit, impressive forensic insight and a long family history in law enforcement. Rounding out the team is Aiden Burn (Vanessa Ferlito), a smart and sexy investigator whose chameleon-like behavior allows her to adapt to any situation. The New York CSI's may have a different process from those in Las Vegas or Miami, but they are guided by the same steadfast determination. These skilled investigators follow the evidence as they piece together clues and eliminate doubt, to ultimately crack their cases.

CSI: NY is produced by CBS Productions and Alliance Atlantis Communications, in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television. Jerry Bruckheimer, Anthony E. Zuiker, Jonathan Littman, Carol Mendelsohn, Ann Donahue, Danny Cannon, Andrew Lipsitz and Pam Veasey are the executive producers.

Det. Mac Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Aiden Burn: Vanessa Ferlito
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Dr. Evan Zao: Ron Yuan
Zack Shannon: David Julian Hirsh
Woman/Connie Williams: Alla Korot
Eli Bishop: Tom Schanley
Adam Sorenson: Jamie Elman
Nicole Jordan: Katherine Boecher
Brenda Dillard: Amy Stewart
Regina Bowen: Elizabeth Bennett
Fred Becker: Peter Dobson
Whitman Price: Mark Alken
D.J. Pratt: Chad Williams
Officer: Allen Lulu
Fashion Photographer: John Johnson
Bodyguard: Gary Kasper

RATING: TVPG-LSV

[samanda]

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Wednesday, May 16

(10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)

CSI: NY -- Following the largest drug seizure in New York history, Mac (Gary Sinise) and the CSIs must save the lab and face one of their toughest challenges yet when, in an elaborate heist, a drug lord and his crew descend upon the lab's vault in hopes of retrieving their merchandise.

[rabi]

Any new info./spoilers about the episode on May 2?

[samanda]

rabi said:

Any new info./spoilers about the episode on May 2?

see the spoiler board for more details.

[longislanditalian2]

Okay I watched two episodes, but still wasn't convinced.

[coldboneslove398]

hmmm yeah...never really got hooked onto the CSIs spin-off. The Vegas one(original) is still the best one so far that is still a must watch tv for me on Thurs. New York is okay....but Miami suaks...they have the worst male lead...uggh David Caruoso....the spoofs of him in Miami on talk shows are very funny =)...cuz his acting is horrible.

[eduardodelroice]

Jun 9, 2007 20:52:46 GMT -5 coldboneslove398 said:

hmmm yeah...never really got hooked onto the CSIs spin-off. The Vegas one(original) is still the best one so far that is still a must watch tv for me on Thurs. New York is okay....but Miami suaks...they have the worst male lead...uggh David Caruoso....the spoofs of him in Miami on talk shows are very funny =)...cuz his acting is horrible.

yep, I really hate Horatio

[karola]

OMG I love it !!!
My fave character is Stella. I like she for her strong She's a little like Lilly, isn't she?
Mac is ok I want Stella nad Mac will be together... Peyton and Mac was ok , it's a pity it the end.
Adam he is really funny characters
Danny and Linds Theay are sweet couple Danny have hard characters, but Linds is really nice woman It was really funny when Danny joking Linds, and advise Linds she talk to Mac "sir"

Flac. I Love Flack ) He's awesome !!!!!! The best !


sorry for my english

[rutherienne]

I watched this one for a while, I think the first episode I saw was about a mass murder in a diner-type restaurant, it really got to Danny.

It was good. I loved Adam and Sid (what is it with the CSI shows, is it a rule that they have to have weird coroners? ) Mac and Peyton--that was so sweet. I really hoped they'd stay together, I was bummed when she left. Danny and Lindsey were a cute couple, too.

I stopped watching before the episode where Mac was taken hostage, I felt it was getting too soap opera-ish. And from what i've heard, it's only gotten more so.

I loved the CSI:NY/Cold Case crossover, that was clever. I also liked the Second Life episode (It was the first I ever heard of it).

[ccfangirl]

CSI NY and Cold Case are my favourite crime shows.

TO me NY it totally diferent to the other two. I just love the chemisty that the NY team haas, it is like they are a family more than just people who work together.

I am really excited for the start of season 6 of this show.