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"Horatio Caine, a former homicide detective, heads a group of investigators who work crimes amid the steamy, tropical surroundings and cultural crossroads of Miami. His team includes Calliegh Duquesne, a bilingual Southern beauty with a specialty in ballistics; Tim Speedle, a cocky yet disarming investigator who is well-connected on the street; and Eric Delko, an underwater recovery expert who knows all the twists and turns of the Florida waterways. Rounding out the team is Alexx Woods, the no-nonsense, know-it-all coroner. Together, these investigators collect and analyze the evidence to solve the crimes and to vindicate those who often cannot speak for themselves - the victims.This 34 disc collection includes all 122 episodes from the first five seasons of CSI: Miami!"
"Fascinating." Los Angeles Times
"Compelling." New York Daily News
"The Right Mix." USA Today
"Stylish, well-acted...It's a safe bet the whole family will like this one to some degree." Brett Cullum, DVD Verdict
"...fast-paced, exciting episodes...and great performances from the leads." CurrentFilm.com
"...far less bleak and depressing than its Vegas counterpart...an engrossing and satisfying show." Marco Lanzagorta, PopMatters
Editor's Note
A smash hit from the moment of its 2000 debut, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION has continued to remain one of the most popular, innovative, and critically acclaimed crime dramas in television history. Created by Anthony Zuiker and executive produced by movie maven Jerry Bruckheimer, the thrilling series centers on the Las Vegas Police Department's night-shift forensics unit, which utilizes cutting-edge technology to solve the often grisly crimes of a glamorous city whose constant influx of visitors makes it rife with criminal elements. Quickwitted detective Gil Grissom (William Petersen) leads the highly skilled investigative team that includes his single-mother partner, Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger); hair and fiber expert Nick Stokes (George Eads); former gambling addict Warrick Brown (Gary Dourdan); and fresh-faced newbie Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) with the help of a tough-as-nails police captain, Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle), and an efficient lab coroner, Dr. Al Robbins (Robert David Hall). Heavy on science, creative camerawork, and uncomfortably graphic depictions of violence, CSI is praised by fans and critics alike for its consistently gripping and well-written storylines, often inspired by real-life cases. This collection presents the series' first five seasons.
| Features | [1] Audio Commentaries: Pilot Episode "Cross-Jurisdictions", "Golden Parachute", "Dispo Day" & "Freaks & Tweaks" | | [1] Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes: CSI - Miami Uncovered, Creating CSI - Miami, Procedures Of Handling Evidence, The Autopsy Theater Tour, & The Gun Lab Tour | | [2] 7 Audio Commentaries | | [2] Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes: Visually Effective, The Trace Lab Tour, The A/V Lab Tour, & Recalling Season 2 | | [3, 4] 6 Audio Commentaries | | [3] Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes: Delivering The Goods, Visualizing Season 3, Locations - Coast To Coast, & Deep Blue Sea | | [4] 3 Featurettes | | [All] Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | [All] Audio: Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo | | [All] Dubbed: Spanish | | [All] Interactive Menus | | [All] Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 10/30/2007 |
| Original Release Date: 2000 | | Catalog ID: 310139 | | UPC: 00097360310139 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1/1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (2005) | | | Emmy, Ann Hadsell, et. al., Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | |
Winner (2005) | | | Image Award, Khandi Alexander, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | |
Nominee (2004) | | | Image Award, CSI: Miami, Outstanding Drama Series | |
Winner (2003) | | | Emmy, Michael D. O'Shea, Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Series | | | People's Choice, CSI: Miami, Favorite Television New Dramatic Series | |
Emmy (2007) |  | Jim Vickers, Winner, Outstanding Stunt Coordination | |
Image Award (2005) | | Khandi Alexander, Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | |
Emmy (2005) | | | Todd Niesen, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | |
Image Award (2004) | | | CSI: Miami, Nominee, Outstanding Drama Series | |
People's Choice (2003) | | CSI: Miami, Winner, Favorite Television New Dramatic Series | |
Emmy (2003) | | Michael D. O'Shea, Winner, Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | DVD Verdict 9 of 10
CSI: Miami is the first spin-off of the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation...David Caruso (NYPD Blue, Jade) leads the Miami cast in solving crimes and making arrests. The twist here? The crime scene investigators in Miami are cops first and scientists second, so they differ quite a bit from their more scientist-thinking equivalents in the original Las Vegas show. Style saturates this show, which seems to revolve around sunglasses, gore, and heavy rap music. Is CBS just cloning their successful Jerry Bruckheimer-produced flagship show? Yes and no. We still see the familiar CGI autopsy and crime reenactments, but there are significant differences to be found...Stylish, well-acted, and relentlessly formulaic, CSI: Miami is a calculated risk by a network that never shakes things up too much. But let's not forget that at The People's Choice Awards this first season walked away with the award for Favorite Television New Dramatic Series. It's a safe bet the whole family will like this one to some degree. - Brett Cullum
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