Okay, I'm on the fence with Miami.
I adore Vegas, I really do, but recently I got into Miami and I've been addicted to this show as well. However, I see its shortcomings, and it makes you wonder whether it comes up to par with its original. It's definitely more popular than Vegas internationally, but some aspects of the show come into question.
First of all, Miami is a lot flashier. Some people think that makes it better, some don't. I think I can understand people who prefer Miami because it happens in the day, but Vegas happening at night is unique. There's more action, and the characters are more involved, more stuff happens to them, the situations and plot progessions are more fictional. This is a more conventional TV show, whereas Vegas concentrates more on the cases, and their CSI's are more behind the scenes instead of run around'n'catch'em.
Second of all, the front runner of the show. Vegas has Grissom. New York has Taylor. Miami has Caine. huh....Horatio, Horatio, what can I say about you? He's compelling to watch at first. Then, it gets old. Really old. With some of the situations you can't help but yell, "That's so CHEESY! Why isn't anyone else cringing at this?" He makes waaaay too many promises, either to protect someone, or catch someone, or make sure he's gonna get someone. How the heck does he keep track of it all? He is far too damn uppity moral, and his interactions with Marisol are without chemistry whatsoever. I don't understand how Delko can handle it (I think he might blow).
Apart from that, the rest of the cast is quite excellent and endearing. In fact, Miami is quite a slick, well-oiled machine. The film-making here is just as professional and top-notch as the rest of the CSI shows, which is a big kudos to the producers and creative team. At least you're watching quality, you know? To summ it all up though, I think there is one thing I can say that will fully explain Miami (and other users on IMDb have put this in their comments too).
If Emily Procter leaves the show (oh god if Calleigh's the mole I'm gonna die) I'm not watching Miami anymore.
I adore Vegas, I really do, but recently I got into Miami and I've been addicted to this show as well. However, I see its shortcomings, and it makes you wonder whether it comes up to par with its original. It's definitely more popular than Vegas internationally, but some aspects of the show come into question.
First of all, Miami is a lot flashier. Some people think that makes it better, some don't. I think I can understand people who prefer Miami because it happens in the day, but Vegas happening at night is unique. There's more action, and the characters are more involved, more stuff happens to them, the situations and plot progessions are more fictional. This is a more conventional TV show, whereas Vegas concentrates more on the cases, and their CSI's are more behind the scenes instead of run around'n'catch'em.
Second of all, the front runner of the show. Vegas has Grissom. New York has Taylor. Miami has Caine. huh....Horatio, Horatio, what can I say about you? He's compelling to watch at first. Then, it gets old. Really old. With some of the situations you can't help but yell, "That's so CHEESY! Why isn't anyone else cringing at this?" He makes waaaay too many promises, either to protect someone, or catch someone, or make sure he's gonna get someone. How the heck does he keep track of it all? He is far too damn uppity moral, and his interactions with Marisol are without chemistry whatsoever. I don't understand how Delko can handle it (I think he might blow).
Apart from that, the rest of the cast is quite excellent and endearing. In fact, Miami is quite a slick, well-oiled machine. The film-making here is just as professional and top-notch as the rest of the CSI shows, which is a big kudos to the producers and creative team. At least you're watching quality, you know? To summ it all up though, I think there is one thing I can say that will fully explain Miami (and other users on IMDb have put this in their comments too).
If Emily Procter leaves the show (oh god if Calleigh's the mole I'm gonna die) I'm not watching Miami anymore.
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