The world of CSI is returning next season, and CBS Chief Kelly Kahl has spoken about the decision to revive the franchise six years after the original CSI series ended on the network.
Kahl said the following about the return of CSI: Vegas in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter:
“It’s a mixture of things. There’s certainly a bit of a nostalgia boom going on right now, and it was also the producers sitting up and realizing there were more stories to tell as the technology that was there when the show was on the air has evolved by leaps and bounds. That’s a lot of the fun they’re going to have with the show is we have some legacy characters and some new characters, and there’s going to be interesting comparisons to the way we used to do things versus the way we do them now. I think that’s really rich material, and at the end of the day I think people are going to be really interested to revisit some of these characters they love and meet some new ones.”
Numbers also played a big role in the decision. Franchises like CSI, NCIS, and FBI all do well on the network – both in live viewing and in streaming. Next season, three series each in the NCIS and FBI franchises will help fill the CBS schedule.
A premiere date for CSI: Vegas to CBS has not been revealed but the program will air on Wednesday nights at 10:00 PM.
What do you think? Are you excited about the CSI: Vegas series coming to CBS? Do you plan to watch it next fall?
I am THRILLED to see it returning. Thank you CBS!
This reboot of the original CSI is much better than the original. Instead of mainly focusing on being a strictly procedural show this reboot includes well defined story arcs as well as the usual procedurals which keep the audience engaged. If the writers continue with their well crafted scripts this show could be on TV for years.
Oh my gosh! I loved this show so much-Grissom is my all time favorite TV character. Thank you, CBS!
Please boost your ratings look forward to seeing it iconic crime story. Enjoy it and love it. Never missed any episode of it. Loyal fan of this show.
Excited never missed any CSI shows, have been watching the DVD’s of al, the old shows, now something new. Thank You CBS.
I sure will. they never should have cancelled C.S.I: Cyber!
Very excited I cant wait
Very excited! We need something to look forward to this year aside from Vaccines. Loved the series and the theme, love the cast. Definitely hope it lasts longer than one season. It is absolutely worth the wait.
I loved the original CSI and watched all of the spin-off’s! I hope this show will be just as great!
I wish they had brought Nick back in the role of the head of CSI. Never did like the Sarah character. If this turns out to just be another show pushing political and social agendas, I will drop it immediately, just like all the others that had potential and blew it.
They should air it Wednesdays at 9 instead of 10 or even better Thursdays at 9 like in its heyday!
So far the content suggests 10 pm is a better time slot
Yes, can’t wait. Hope it’s as good as the original.
Very excited
Looking forward to CSI and Grissom coming back!
Can’t wait for CSI Vegas to return. Love Grissom..