CSI: Miami (2002– ) 6.2
The cases of the Miami-Dade, Florida police department's Crime Scene Investigations unit. |
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CSI: Miami (2002– ) 6.2
The cases of the Miami-Dade, Florida police department's Crime Scene Investigations unit. |
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| David Caruso | ... |
Lieutenant Horatio Caine
(232 episodes, 2002-2012)
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| Emily Procter | ... |
Calleigh Duquesne
(232 episodes, 2002-2012)
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| Adam Rodriguez | ... |
Eric Delko
(221 episodes, 2002-2012)
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| Rex Linn | ... |
Detective Frank Tripp
(187 episodes, 2003-2012)
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| Jonathan Togo | ... |
Ryan Wolfe
(182 episodes, 2004-2012)
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| Eva La Rue | ... |
Natalia Boa Vista
(153 episodes, 2005-2012)
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| Khandi Alexander | ... |
Dr. Alexx Woods
(145 episodes, 2002-2009)
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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 Calleigh Dusquene, 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. And, after Speedle is killed in Action, Former Patrolman Ryan Wolfe joins the team. Together, these investigators collect and analyze the evidence to solve the crimes and to vindicate those who often cannot speak for themselves -- the victims. Written by Anonymous
How has CSI: Miami not picked up an Emmy for best comedy? It has everything--hilarious dialog, slapstick hijinx (when Horatio grabs the perps by their shirt collars), trademark moves (sunglasses), a comforting formulaic plot, and a ditzy blonde foil in skimpy clothes. Not since THREE'S COMPANY have we seen such a successful blending of the basic elements of comedy.
The funniest part of CSI: Miami by far is David Caruso. This guy was born to play the comedic straight man. He has his delivery and mannerisms down so well that I laugh uncontrollably every time he utters a line or removes his sunglasses. In one recent episode he even got a "non-English-speaking" Romanian man to speak perfect English--hilariously, of course--simply by throwing him around a little. Kramer, step aside. Horatio Cane is the funnyman of the new millennium. Mark my words, soon "yadda yadda yadda" will be replaced by "Thiiiiiisss... looks like A... MUURRRder" in the lexicon of the American public.
Of course, every comedian needs a good supporting cast. Fortunately, Emily Procter (Chrissy) and Khandi[!!] Alexander (Janet) are more than up to the challenge of providing laughs week after week. Even their character names--Calleigh and Alexx--are designed to provoke chuckles and highlight the brilliant absurdity of their roles. Khandi Alexander deserves a special mention for keeping a straight face while she talks to the corpses she is dissecting. Now that's comedy. I expect her to drop a junior mint into one of their chest cavities anytime now.
I was saddened at "Speed"'s recent departure as he was such an essential part of the show (following Adam Rodriguez around with a prop box is a REALLY important duty). However, his replacement is nearly as useless, a lot cuter, and has far more potential for high comedy, so I'm not worried. Besides, Speed's final moments generated "master of my domain" levels of hilarity, so it was all worth it.
The only thing about this show that's serious is Adam Rodriguez, who is SERIOUSLY hot. I'd gladly watch a weekly one-hour drama called RODRIGUEZ WRITES HIS SHOPPING LIST. This needs to happen. And why not? I mean, if shows like SEVENTH HEAVEN are still on...