CSI: Vegas trailer reveals returns and new characters

The long running series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, is making a return in a new way with CSI: Vegas, a sequel to the original series set to premiere this fall.

For 15 seasons, from 2000-2015, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, introduced people to the world of forensics science when it came to solving crimes. The series followed crime-scene investigators who worked for the Las Vegas Police Department as they used evidence, clues, and connected dots to solve various crimes across the city.

From William Petersen, Jorja Fox, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, and George Eads, to the likes of Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, and Elizabeth Shue, CSI featured a memorable cast. It was a mainstay on CBS, being one of the longest-running scripted primetime series, the winner of the “Most Watched Drama” Award from the Monte Carlo TV Festival, earning the title of the most watched drama of the 21st century,  and has won various Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globes. The show also generated spin-off series, including CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, and CSI: Cyber.

After the cancellation of the original CSI in 2015, the franchise is returning not only to Las Vegas, but with some of the original cast. This includes William Petersen, Jorja Fox, Wallace Langham, and Paul Guilfoyle.

This time around, some new faces are joining the cast, including Paula Newsome (Barry), Matt Lauria (Friday Night Lights, Kingdom), Mel Rodriguez (Last Man on Earth), Mandeep Dhillon (After Life) and Jamie McShane (SEAL Team)

Each CSI series reflects the crimes of the city’s environment. With Las Vegas, the original series had investigators focus on crimes such as murders and kidnappings, but also those that revolve around the world of casinos and gambling, including robberies at casinos and and crimes that take place at Las Vegas conventions.

The official trailer for CSI: Vegas was finally released with a reveal to how this series will differ from the original.

As the CBS synopsis describes, “Facing an existential threat that could bring down the entire Crime Lab and release thousands of convicted killers back onto the neon-lit streets of Vegas, a brilliant new team of investigators must enlist the help of old friends Gil Grissom, Sara Sidle and David Hodges (Wallace Langham). This combined force will deploy the latest forensic techniques to do what they do best in order to preserve and serve justice in Sin City.”

The series also takes place in real time, with the events occurring six years after the end of the original series in 2015.

The trailer, which features a rendition of the original series’ theme song, Who Are You by The Who, teases how, “It’s the return of the global phenomenon. The next chapter begins.”

Fans of the original series look to enjoy the nostalgia of characters who are returning as well as a continuing of stories in the world of CSI in Las Vegas while welcoming a new group of characters. New fans look to be introduced to the world of CSI in Las Vegas as they are acquainted with original characters and introduced to the new ones.

With a tease reminding audiences just how big CSI was during its run as a “global phenomenon”, fans are already sharing their excitement on social media, waiting for the premiere and celebrating the return of  favorites. It sparks interest to see how the series will continue, especially in a world that has changed so much with technology and science in just six years.

With the fall season approaching, TV networks look to bring back returning favorites and premiere new series, and CSI: Vegas is among them as it is set to debut on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 10/9c on CBS with the original CSI series currently streaming on Paramount+.