This new "BFI TV Classics" title, the first sustained critical study of the hit US crime show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", is richly illustrated with images from the series. It covers the history of the show from its premiere in 2000 to Season 8 in 2008. The book is richly illustrated with images from the series.Cohan discusses key themes including the show's visual style, its relationship to Las Vegas old and new, its fascination with subcultural groups and the performances of the lead actors, notably William Petersen as chief criminalist Gil Grissom.Steven Cohan's study of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" unpacks the show's focus on forensic technology; its sophisticated visual style; its fascination with subcultures; its relationship with both 'Old' and 'New' Vegas, and the performance of its lead actors, notably William Petersen as Gil Grissom.