International Audiences Go Crazy Over 'NY' And 'Miami'

Only a little over a year after its premiere date, CSI: New York is proving to be a smashing success overseas.

The series has already been sold to over 200 countries, and has quickly become a television favorite in Germany, Spain, and France. In the United States, the show manages to beat its ratings rival, Law and Order, every week.

"The ratings speak for themselves," said Ted Riley, Executive Managing Director, International Television Distribution. "The feedback we have been getting from international audiences proves that viewers around the world were keenly anticipating CSI: NY."

Anthony Zuiker, creator of CSI and New York showrunner, couldn't be more excited about the news. "We are over the moon that international viewers have welcomed CSI: NY as the newest addition to the franchise," he said. "With CSI: NY now in its second season, CSI in its sixth season and CSI: Miami in its fourth season, worldwide audiences have a great deal to look forward to."

New York's predecessor, CSI: Miami is also celebrating an astounding ratings milestone. The show has managed to beat CSI, Lost, and Desperate Housewives in the ratings battle overseas, and has been crowned the number one international series in four of the top continental markets that pay the most money.

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