I slightly disagree with most of the critics who highly praise this show... Yes, this is the more realistic of the three CSI shows, and I also like the fact that it deals mostly with 'normal' people (contrary to the other two), but it is also plagued by the same flaws of all the other CSI's.
The main issue being: CSI's are lab rats, not gun slinging superheroes! Having said that, I personally find Gary Sinise miss- cast and his performance even a little annoying. Melina Kanakaredes on the other hand as Stella Bonasera is excellent, she basically carries the show single handed. Carmine Giovinazzo as Danny Messer also provides a good performance.
To cut a long story short, if you are inclined to take the CSI franchise seriously, CSI NY will probably be your favorite. But do not expect miracles...
The main issue being: CSI's are lab rats, not gun slinging superheroes! Having said that, I personally find Gary Sinise miss- cast and his performance even a little annoying. Melina Kanakaredes on the other hand as Stella Bonasera is excellent, she basically carries the show single handed. Carmine Giovinazzo as Danny Messer also provides a good performance.
To cut a long story short, if you are inclined to take the CSI franchise seriously, CSI NY will probably be your favorite. But do not expect miracles...