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Daily Courier We e k’sWor th THE TV MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2-8, 2021 Back on the track CSI: Vegas begins Wednesday with familiar faces ‘CSI’ returns to Vegas for sequel series in sin city Jorja Fox, William Petersen return to star in the reboot By Rachel Jones TV Media In an industry currently teaming with franchise reboots and sequels, one fan favorite has seemed to be missing. Though do not fret, the gruesome 2000s procedural “CSI” is back, and it’s picking up right where the original “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” left off when it wrapped up in September 2015. That’s right, we’re headed back to Vegas, baby, and the crime lab is still open. “CSI: Vegas” premieres Wednesday on CBS and to stream on Paramount+. At this point in the reboot process, audi- ences generally want to know what has changed. In this case, fortunately, not much. It’s not too often that minimal change to an old TV series equates to a feeling of relief, but given “CSI’s” resound- ing success and massive popularity, it’s clear the show’s formula works, proving sometimes you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Even so, “Vegas” does promise some new energy, thanks to a handful of new- comers joining veteran cast members. New to the “CSI” family are Paula New- some (“Chicago Med”), Mandeep Dhillon (“Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of the Skywalker,” 2019), Matt Lauria (“Little Birds”) and Jay Lee (“Looking for Alas- ka”). Newsome plays Maxine Roby, the head Courtesy CBS of the crime lab. With a background in genetics and a slew of on-screen procedur- From left, Paula Newsome, Jorja Fox, Matt Lauria and Jay Lee star in "CSI: Vegas” when it returns Wednesday al and medical roles, she’s perfect for the to CBS. Also returning is the original CSI leader, Gil Grissom, played by William Petersen, seen on the cover. position. Laurie plays Josh Folsom, a Level 3 CSI, and Dhillon portrays Allie Rajan, a For those who may be unfamiliar with sion promoting the show. “The world, technology used by crime labs, and the Level 2 CSI. Lee fills the role of their the CSI franchise, or who may simply be in weirdly enough, is even more topsy-turvy show’s writers have not forgotten to update cohort, whose name and title has yet to be need of a refresher, the show essentially than it was in 2000. There’s [so] much new their scripts to match these latest prac- released as of press time. follows a group of Crime Scene Investiga- [stuff] happening, and it’s great to be tices. After all, the franchise was first These new faces are, of course, accom- tion agents who face crime and forensics grounded with William Petersen and be launched more than 20 years ago, and two panied by familiar favorites, including that head-on from the streets of Sin City to back as Sara and Grissom. Boy, what a decades in the world of forensic technolo- of Jorja Fox (“The Map of Tiny Perfect their sleek and technically astounding thrill that is, and that’s what kept my feet gy is no small tweak. Things,” 2021) as Sara Sidle, Wallace Lang- crime lab. on the ground a little bit.” “It’s an enormous challenge and ham (“Ford v Ferrari,” 2019) as David This time, however, the team is also Another possibly pleasing tidbit for responsibility,” Tracey said of updating the Hodges and William Petersen (“Manhat- dealing with a threat to the lab itself — a audiences: the lab threat had already been lab technologies and jumping into the pro- tan”) as Dr. Gil Grissom, all part of the threat so major they need to call in rein- identified, meaning “CSI: Vegas” may well cedural game in 2021. “Fortunately, this original “CSI” series. forcements. Enter Grissom and Sidle, who be intense from the very beginning. The franchise that Anthony [Zuiker] devised With a diverse ensemble cast and many leave their idyllic lifestyle behind and show’s creator and producer, Jason Tracey has always been about evidence and sci- topical issues to draw from, “CSI: Vegas” jump back into the thick of it. (“Elementary”), has noted that the attack ence and following the evidence. ... It’s a should have no problem incorporating “It’s at once this familiar thing in my on the lab involves beloved character Jim solving story ... and we take the responsi- real-world events into the series continua- mind and also brand new,” returning cast Brass (Paul Guilfoyle, “The Morning bility of entering the criminal justice tion. member Fox said during a panel discus- Show”). realm really seriously. We’re trying to tell “CSI” fans will remember Brass’s some really thoughtful stories about get- departure from the series after 14 seasons. ting justice for victims.” Having him back, if even to just be It’s clear the return of the CSI franchise “attacked,” is a major callback to the orig- is more than just a fun idea from produc- CA$H inal series — he’s also the catalyst for ers; it’s a celebration of sorts. something much bigger as the trailer for “CSI: Vegas” was originally meant as a FOR YOUR OLD GOLD, SILVER & DIAMONDS “Vegas” shows someone mysteriously typ- special 20th-anniversary gift to audiences, ing out, “Jim Brass is just the beginning.” though, as with just about everything last We Repair MOST Types of Jewelry... plus Custom Work. 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Upton on a killing spree and terrorizes a group of (Tracy Spiridakos) and the sarcastic Sgt. Platt girls on Halloween night. Jamie Lee Curtis (Amy Morton) in this hit procedural. stars. Baseball Thursday Fox 4 p.m. Stadiums may be looking scarcer CLIFF LIPSON/CBS I Am Jazz these days due to the pandemic, but the TLC 9 a.m. Jazz’s friend JoJo struggles with action still airs live at home. In this afternoon’s Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) throw both cau- acceptance from her family in a rebroadcast of game, Rosario and the Cleveland Indians take tion and money to the wind when they decide to convert a rundown this inspiring unscripted series. 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