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15 years of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'

The US crime series 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' has been captivating viewers for 15 years. The series premiered on October 6, 2000, on the American broadcaster CBS. Since then, 15 seasons and over 330 episodes have been produced. The series has also been broadcast in over 200 countries worldwide.

The series follows the work of a team of forensic scientists who investigate crimes in Las Vegas. The team is led by Dr. Gil Grissom (William Petersen), a brilliant forensic entomologist. Other members of the team include Dr. Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger), a DNA analyst; Dr. Nick Stokes (George Eads), a trace evidence analyst; and Dr. Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox), a forensic psychologist.

International success

The series has been a huge success both in the US and internationally. It has been nominated for numerous awards, including 11 Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

The end of an era

In 2015, after 15 seasons, 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' came to an end. The series finale aired on September 27, 2015. The finale was a two-hour event that saw the team solve their final case and say goodbye to each other.

A new beginning

In 2017, a new 'CSI' series, 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', was commissioned by CBS. The series premiered on October 7, 2017. The series follows a new team of forensic scientists who work in Las Vegas. The team is led by Dr. D.B. Russell (Ted Danson), a forensic psychiatrist. Other members of the team include Dr. Maxine Roby (Elisabeth Shue), a forensic pathologist; and Detective Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle), a veteran Las Vegas police detective.

The future of 'CSI'

The future of the 'CSI' franchise is uncertain. The new series has not been as successful as the original, and it is unclear if it will be renewed for a second season.

However, the 'CSI' franchise has a loyal fan base, and it is possible that the series will continue in some form in the future.