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Alias vs. CSI (NY, to be exact)

It’s been months, but I still miss Alias.

However, I thought, ‘If I could get one DVD, why not get one?’ And because Alias season 5 wasn’t out yet before the ‘meeting’, I couldn’t get it. So I opted for CSI. I would’ve chose CSI:LV, but I was too confused by the seasons available and TV was showing it too. So next in line was CSI:NY, because I didn’t like Miami and its people (esp. David Caruso). And I liked Gary Sinise. So that was the most obvious choice.

Season 2 wasn’t available yet, so I got season 1. I can understand why not everyone is fond of this show. I try, but I feel tired just watching one episode and exhausted after the second.

Everything is so dark, there are no subtitles (which calls for more concentration), everybody is so… boring. They’re just forensic scientists walking around doing their job in the most boring manner. None of their characters are too appealing, so the only reason was the prettier cast.

Well, which means I wish I could have Alias back. Not the yucky seasons since season 3, but the marvellous seasons 1 and 2.

A Comparison:
Plots
Alias: Despite lousy hole-filled plots, at least there is one - with lively action.
NY: I guess you call those cases plots, but it’s just boring and all. And not very original.

Characters
Alias: Sydney, Jack, Irina, Weiss, Marshall, Sloane, yes, even Vaughn. I probably won’t forget them in a long while. Bonus: ships.
NY: I don’t think I’m ever gonna board anyone’s ship. They’re all quite boring people, though cute.

Misc
Alias: Fast-paced, exciting. Half the time I sit on the edge of my seat.
NY: Dark and Dark. (the first season, at least). Most of time I lean back the chair, unless I’m so confused I sit up and go ‘huh?’.

Overall Score:
Alias: 8 (I suppose it’s a bonus I’ve gone over five seasons with it, but it was indeed a great show, while it lasted)
NY: 6 (perhaps it’s too early. But early or not, it does not seem to be a brilliant show.)

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