Forensic Evidence is Solid

I like "法證如山" (Forensic Evidence is Solid). I thought it is a good documentary-type programme about forensic science. I have managed to catch most episodes since it started airing a few weeks ago. Even though everything is in Cantonese, it isn't difficult to follow what's going on and they give very clear explanations.

Last week's show talked about victim identification using pathology, forensic dentistry, DNA profiling and something like 'skull-matching' (don't know the proper term). Previous topics included "hit-and-run", "arson or suicide?" and "search for the murderer". Everything is based on real-life cases in Hong Kong and the techniques discussed are those actually employed by the forensic team.

I used to follow the first couple of seasons of "CSI" but gave up afterwards as I found the programme quite unrealistic. I understand that a drama series has to be souped up a bit in order to attract more viewers, but too much happens too quickly in that series! For a drama series, I found "Untraceable Evidence" and its sequel more 'watchable' and believable as a whole.

Just writing about all this makes me feel like giving "CSI" another chance. Maybe I'll try to catch it again and see if I change my mind about it...