Overview

• Zuiker says no new CSI would proceed without his involvement and only a late‑19th‑century forensics concept or a far‑future take dealing with space, time and AI‑driven crimes would interest him.
• He rules out commissioning additional city-branded or international variants, saying he would not approve a CSI: UK or CSI: Singapore model.
• The creator defends CSI: Cyber as ahead of its time, arguing viewers then resisted digital evidence stories in favor of traditional physical crime scenes.
• He cites audience fatigue and the rise of streaming as factors in the franchise’s contraction after a run spanning 911 episodes, with sequel series CSI: Vegas canceled after three seasons.
• Marking the anniversary, Zuiker highlights how lab technology has leapt forward, noting hands‑free workflows that use AI to process prints and run database searches.