CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000 • TV-14

A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — CSI features recurring LGBTQ+ characters and includes sexual orientation as part of character development in some cases.

Language

mild — Language generally includes mild expletives such as 'damn' or 'hell,' but rarely stronger language is used. _Feels like: Language is mostly professional and restrained, fitting with police procedural tone._

Mature Themes

heavy — The show regularly explores mature themes such as death, grief, trauma, abuse, and complex moral issues related to crime and justice. _Feels like: The content delves deeply into serious real-world issues appropriate for mature audiences._

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — Some scenes feature disturbing forensic imagery, tense suspense, and unsettling crime scenes that may be frightening to sensitive viewers. _Feels like: While not a horror show, certain psychological tension and crime scene visuals may unsettle younger viewers._

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is limited mostly to brief romantic references or mild kissing; partial nudity may appear in some crime scene photos or forensic images but is not explicit. _Feels like: Sexual situations are not the main focus and are generally handled discreetly._

Substance Use

mild — Alcohol and tobacco use is occasionally depicted, mostly in a casual or background manner; drug use is not glamorized but may be referenced as part of investigations. _Feels like: Substance use is shown realistically but is not a focal theme or heavily portrayed._

Violence & Gore

moderate — The series features frequent scenes of crime investigation including depictions of death, injury, and sometimes graphic forensic detail; while often clinical, some scenes can be intense or disturbing. _Feels like: Violence is typically related to murder investigations with some graphic crime scene imagery but no prolonged gore._