CSI --- like Criminal Minds?
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Just very recently got into Criminal Minds and enjoying it a lot. I noticed that CSI in its various incarnations is showing all over the place, and was wondering is it worth a go? Is it anything like CM, or completely different?
I realise everything is subjective, but I went for CM because I used to watch Profiler, and enjoyed that a lot. CSI looks like it might be more tech-based than action-based, but I loved Regenesis and that was VERY tech based, though in a totally different genre, of course. I'm also looking at and enjoying WIthout a trace.
So just wondering if anyone recommends CSI, or even doesn't? And if so, are they all as good/bad as each other, what with Miami, Las Vegas, New York etc?
Just looking for a little guidance, if anyone would be so kind.
Thx
TH
I realise everything is subjective, but I went for CM because I used to watch Profiler, and enjoyed that a lot. CSI looks like it might be more tech-based than action-based, but I loved Regenesis and that was VERY tech based, though in a totally different genre, of course. I'm also looking at and enjoying WIthout a trace.
So just wondering if anyone recommends CSI, or even doesn't? And if so, are they all as good/bad as each other, what with Miami, Las Vegas, New York etc?
Just looking for a little guidance, if anyone would be so kind.
Thx
TH
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Probably won't waste my time then. Was just afraid I was missing out, as for a long time I ignored CM and WaT, and now enjoying both.
Thx again
TH
really?? what spin off??
The original CSI is pretty good, if you like CM you'll probably like it. But Miami and NY are jibberish the plots are so contrived and poorly executed.
I personally would recommend Criminal Minds and all 3 CSI to anyone.
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So with all these differing opinions methinks you're just gonna hafta give each series a shot yourself
- my one recommendation would be NCIS (right from the start !!)
Cool thanks
is prentiss dating the sniper guy from that epi??
Yes, I see they are doing Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour, though I don't know if it's the same characters or not. I have a lot of the series to get through (Living doing season 3 and RTE season 5 with various other channels throwing in an ep now and then) so I won't be checking it out just yet, in case it's a total spinoff and relies on the resolution to the end of the main series.
NCIS is something that holds no interest for me, plus I'm sick of hearing it "coming up" after it seems every prog I watch! Just how many times IS it shown on TV?
Anyway, I sort of thought CSI might not be my sort of show, so thanks for confirming that, mostly. Anyone not looking at Without a Trace who is into CM should check it out, and of course should you ever get a chance to catch Profiler dont miss it: great series.
Thx again
TH
Even though I've been a huge fan of CM I don't know if I'll stick with it once AJ has gone, with all the dark and evil in the show it was always kinda nice to have AJ there to brighten things up. And as for the spin-off, guess I'm just a shallow person but I'm weirded out by the star's eye so doubt I'll be watching that either.
btw OP, being a fan of CM you might like to check out the 2005 single season of The Inside - of a very similar vein to Criminal Minds, but imho darker - and that's ALL I'll say about that one so as to not spoil anything.
You only got 13eps but the final one does kinda round of the season, giving you an "end of book 1" type ending, you wish there was more but don't regret sticking with it all the way through. :cool:
I only started watching CM this year and managed to catch up on all the series by watching on living and virgin1. once you have the basic knowledge of the characters then it isnt too confusing watching them out of order.
Oh do we know why?? I always liked her character but I will continue to watch as long as they dont get rid of Garcia!
And as for Garcia - each to his/her own but I can't stand the gal , all that "gimme some of that Morgan love stick" stuff she spouts each ep, well that just makes me queezy.
But with you being a G-fan I guess you'll want to catch the spin off too, cos she's double banging (doing both shows).
btw: if they replace AJ with a Redhead I might just stick around a wee while longer
Criminal Minds is very good and you can watch them in order on a lot of sites. Can't wait for season 6.
The difference between the two is that CSI focus's on the technical aspect and Criminal Minds is psychological.
Apart from AJ, it's Jennifer "JJ" Jareau, I agree with all of what you say. She was always a good counter point to the darkness of the show. I hadn't heard they were reducing the cast. That will be a shame.
The Inside was great. Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck) was really good. The lead actress (forget her name) was great. It was very dark. I was so disappointed when it was cancelled.
Worth watching even if it's only 13 eps.
the series had an end ep very similar to that of Firefly <- was bored so thought I'd mention that.
& re: CM cut backs, when news broke of the ptb's trimming there was a bunch of twitters from various cast members from the show detailing their bewilderment and psdoff-ness
personally i like Las Vegas but not Miami or New York much prefer criminal minds, Without A Trace and law and order SVU.
tbh most of these shows have the same formulatic (is that even a word lol) jist each week ie solve the crime with forensics/find someone who's missing/finding the unsub before they do anything else etc so its a case of pick your poison and watch it mostly
She's done some great acting in the series; it's a real shame she's going. I hope she keeps working.
Um, Matt Ryan was born (and raised, I assume) in England.
I have the same awful taste as you then because I love CSI: NY, I have recently got into watching it and bought Seasons 1 - 5 & am currently watching Season 6 on Five, I enjoy CSI Vegas but not as much & have never seen CSI Miami. I have seen episodes of Criminal Minds and find it quite good to watch, my favourite characters are Derek and Spencer.