Why CSI Fans Think New York Tells More Grounded Stories Than Miami

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CSI: NY takes a more realistic approach compared to CSI: Miami, according to some fans

Redditor u/DarkMatterLuigi opened the floor for discussion when they asked their fellow fans which "CSI" spin-off they prefer between "NY" and "Miami." As they explain, they're firmly on the side of the former, largely thanks to its grounded approach. "I think so far the stories in New York and the wrap up for most of the cases seems to be less far fetched then with Miami," they write, citing specific examples from episodes that make "Miami" seem a bit more out-there compared to "NY," which tends to keep its stories more grounded in reality — as grim as they may turn out to be. In the comment section, numerous folks appear to agree with u/DarkMatterLuigi's sentiment.

Of course, when comparing the tonal difference between "Miami" and "NY," one would be remiss not to look to each of their main characters. For "Miami," audiences spend time with Horatio Caine, whose penchant for dramatically putting on his sunglasses while delivering cheesy one-liners has become one of the program's hallmarks. Meanwhile, Mac Taylor is a far more stern, contemplative presence who's clearly worn down by his duties, and understandably so. Investigating crime scenes is no joke. By comparison, he and his show seem significantly more true-to-life than Horatio and "Miami," which both embrace a somewhat campier, less serious edge.

Even though some will argue that "CSI: NY" is more so reality-based than "CSI: Miami" (even though "Miami" is at least partially based on true stories), that's not to say it's an objectively better show. Both titles have their strengths, weaknesses, and fans that will support them no matter what.