Horatio Caine (David Caruso), 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 Duquesne (Emil...
Horatio Caine (David Caruso), 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 Duquesne (Emil...
The show's consistent emphasis on individual culpability for crime and the heroic, effective role of law enforcement in maintaining order, rather than exploring systemic issues or societal causes of crime, aligns it with right-leaning themes.
CSI: Miami features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including prominent roles for various ethnic backgrounds, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on crime-solving, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities and not centering on explicit DEI critiques.
CSI: Miami occasionally features LGBTQ+ characters in episodic storylines, typically as victims, suspects, or witnesses. Their identities are usually incidental to the plot, serving as background or a specific case detail rather than exploring deep character arcs. The portrayal is generally factual and procedural, avoiding strong positive or negative endorsements, leading to a neutral net impact.
The show primarily focuses on forensic investigation and police procedural work. While female characters are present and involved in dangerous situations, their victories are typically achieved through investigative skills or the use of firearms, rather than close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
CSI: Miami is an original series within the CSI franchise, introducing its own cast of characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters from source material or previous installments whose genders were altered for this show.
CSI: Miami introduced its own original cast of characters for the series. There is no prior source material (like novels, comics, or earlier screen versions) where these characters were established with a different race before their portrayal in the show.
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