The mastermind behind 'CSI' turns the franchise to a new direction with unscripted CBS series
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There have been five “CSI” shows with actors playing forensics experts — “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: New York,” “CSI: Cyber” and “CSI: Vegas.” Now it's time for the real experts to bask in the spotlight. “The Real CSI: Miami,” premiering on CBS on Wednesday night, is a documentary-style look at the hunt for real criminals told by the officers and lab-coated pros who actually solved the murders. “I think, for me, personally, this ‘Real CSI: Miami’ is a tremendous pivot in the right direction to keep the entire franchise healthy.” Zuiker is an active producer, always looking for storylines for his shows. He was inspired to write an episode of “CSI: Vegas” after learning about a metal drum washing up with a body inside and another show by discovering that someone made micro-crochet koalas on Etsy.
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