CSI: Cyber
Created by Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker, Ann Donahue
On CBS
A procedural crime drama centered on cybercrime investigation, trading the reassurance of weekly case closure against the darker subject matter of digital exploitation and hacking.
The FBI's team of Cyber Crime Investigators, headed by Special Agent Avery Ryan, works to solve cases involving the dark-net. Avery, a Special Agent in Charge and esteemed Cyber-Psychologist heads up a team, including Senior Special Agent Elijah Mundo, tasked with solving murders, cyber-theft, hacking, sex offences, and blackmail.
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Is CSI: Cyber one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.
Is CSI: Cyber scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is CSI: Cyber sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Does CSI: Cyber leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is CSI: Cyber violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is CSI: Cyber easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Everything like CSI: Cyber, and what each one shares →
Like CSI: Cyber
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as CSI: Cyber
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like CSI: Cyber, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like CSI: Cyber, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like CSI: Cyber, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
