CSI: NY (2004)
Forensic scientists and police officers meticulously investigate crime scenes, revealing intimate and atmospheric mysteries with gritty suspense.
Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators".
How intense is CSI: NY?
CSI: NY is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is fine in the background and a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What CSI: NY feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulintimateatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- BackgroundFull attentionLate night
Where to stream CSI: NY
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Is CSI: NY for you?
Is CSI: NY scary?
Only a little. CSI: NY has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is CSI: NY gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is CSI: NY sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is CSI: NY OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is CSI: NY?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream CSI: NY?
CSI: NY is streaming on Hulu and The Roku Channel.
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