We have really enjoyed some of the CSI series. We still watch the Las Vegas episodes and look forward to them each week (when we can guess what night they are on). We also really enjoyed CSI NY and were sad when that series ended. CSI Miami was great, except we just couldn't deal with the mannerisms of David Caruso's character so we didn't watch it. Caruso was great in the first season of NYPD Blue. It looks like CSI Cyber might be another one we will take a pass on.
Seven minutes into the show when the first commercial hit I didn't like CSI Cyber. The basic concept is fine. I didn't get to know the characters but that could come with time. We know that most shows don't settle down into their stride for a few episodes, or for some even half a season. But it is the music and flashy graphic jumps that first turned us off. Frankly it was difficult to judge the acting quality because the episode was so chopped up none of them were on screen long enough. But what I could discern was mostly poor acting. I blame that on the director rather than the actors.
CSI Cyber isn't a serious crime scene investigation series. It's more like the fast action glitzy type of show. MY feeling is CBS gave it the CSI name to give it a boost but it is more likely to tarnish the name. The pace seems more like the recent Scorpion show which we are still giving a chance. I'm not sure we'll give CSI Cyber a chance.
If you like fast paced shows with lots of action and don't mind questionable crime investigation methods you may like this show. It makes wide use of hand held cameras, nothing is stationary, camera angles last about 4 to 5 seconds and even then the camera is moving. It's like the director gave instructions to the editing crew that if the camera view didn't change in 5 seconds or less they'd be fired. If you're not already schizophrenic you may be after watching this show.
Overall I blame the director for this mess. but I'm sure the style is already burned into the series. They are shooting for a much different audience than those who enjoy CSI Las Vegas.
Seven minutes into the show when the first commercial hit I didn't like CSI Cyber. The basic concept is fine. I didn't get to know the characters but that could come with time. We know that most shows don't settle down into their stride for a few episodes, or for some even half a season. But it is the music and flashy graphic jumps that first turned us off. Frankly it was difficult to judge the acting quality because the episode was so chopped up none of them were on screen long enough. But what I could discern was mostly poor acting. I blame that on the director rather than the actors.
CSI Cyber isn't a serious crime scene investigation series. It's more like the fast action glitzy type of show. MY feeling is CBS gave it the CSI name to give it a boost but it is more likely to tarnish the name. The pace seems more like the recent Scorpion show which we are still giving a chance. I'm not sure we'll give CSI Cyber a chance.
If you like fast paced shows with lots of action and don't mind questionable crime investigation methods you may like this show. It makes wide use of hand held cameras, nothing is stationary, camera angles last about 4 to 5 seconds and even then the camera is moving. It's like the director gave instructions to the editing crew that if the camera view didn't change in 5 seconds or less they'd be fired. If you're not already schizophrenic you may be after watching this show.
Overall I blame the director for this mess. but I'm sure the style is already burned into the series. They are shooting for a much different audience than those who enjoy CSI Las Vegas.