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importantly we see that CSI: Miami does a very good job with re-enactments and demonstrations showing us how crimes occurred from bullet trajectories via computer presentations to the use of Bunsen Burners and high tech equipment to study evidence. They are also very graphic in their displays of human bodies, which are usually bloodied or have taken on some heavy trauma in the form of burns, bullet holes, bites, or you name it. Viewing is not for the weary.
Disc 2: Episode 103 Just One Kiss
The crime scene looks difficult to crack, but Horatio is confident as he says, “the evidence as always will speak for itself.” This is a good time to mention that CSI: Miami is not a show that you will be able to solve the crime or figure out who did it and why before the show is over. It isn’t set up that way especially as the evidence ends up being something of a scientific nature and the crime is pretty complex in how they unfold. Furthermore whatever seems obvious is not. Things are always more involved.
Disc 7 contains the season finale Body Count and all the special features. Body Count appears to be simply a prison breakout, but ends up having serious ramifications as a former criminal caught by CSI is back on the streets. This episode links back to a previous case earlier in the season as the program goes full circle. This is a smart way to tie things together as the season ends. It adds suspense because you think the criminals are incarcerated yet they escape and the game of cat and mouse must be played all over again. The end of season one emphasizes that CSI is life for the characters, as we never really see them outside the “office” enjoying themselves. For better or worse their life is their work.
Special Features
Special features have always seemed like a one time viewing because they tend not to provide any real noteworthy or lasting content. How many times can you listen to the audio commentary? This holds true for CSI: Miami as the features provide minimal insight into the process of making the show instead giving a rapid overview on what the creators wanted the show to be, how the actors prepared, and the way things were going to look on screen.
In CSI: Miami Uncovered we learn that the actors immersed themselves in forensics studies to enhance their believability when acting. This ranged from reading texts on the subject matter to speaking with experts in the field. Director Joe Chappelle’s comments establish the goal of the program as, “trying to make little Jerry Bruckheimer movies, but on an eight day schedule.” This statement resonates as the show’s cinematic feel and appearance rings true of a Bruckheimer production, yet shot on television’s quick paced schedule the undertaking is more noteworthy in all its go for broke action and technology.
In Creating CSI: Miami it is noted that this CSI ...
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