'CSI' Finale To Be Two Hours Long

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CBS recently revealed in a press release the cast and crew's reaction to the CSI season finale episode that will leave one of their own in grave danger.

The <font color=yellow>Quentin Tarantino</font> directed episode will put character Nick Stokes in a life or death situation (news), with a cliff hanger that will be resolved during the premiere of season 6. Tarantino admitted he felt right at home on the set of CSI. "I'm a big fan of the show, and so like I know like the back-story of all the characters and everything. It's great to meet them and work with them and I know their characters really, really well, and I know these sets from watching the show and stuff, so I feel strangely comfortable even though I haven't been here before," said the director, who promised the episode will play like a movie rather than a television show.

"Grave Danger" will air at 8/9c on May 19th and will be two hours long. The actors admitted the extra time was necessary. "It's a thriller that involves us [the team] in the crime that's committed against one of our own, and we have to rally against the clock to save a life," said <font color=yellow>William Petersen</font> (Gil Grissom). "There's just too much good stuff in there to try and slam it into 44 minutes with commercials."

The CSI actors were also impressed with the director's style, which seemed to match CSI's unique approach to filmography. "I think his [Tarantino's] filmmaking style lends itself really well to CSI's in that, obviously, there's an enormous amount of close-ups, and it's a very visual show," added <font color=yellow>Marg Helgenberger</font> (Catherine Willows). Executive producer <font color=yellow>Carol Mendelshon</font> concurred. "They can expect the unexpected, they can expect great visuals. It's a thriller. Your heart will stop. Every time you think you're zigging, you're zagging in a Quentin Tarantino finale."

<font color=yellow>George Eads</font>, whose character Nick Stokes will find himself six feet underground, expects the audience's reaction to be emotional, "I think that over the years, if any fan has felt like they've gotten to know the characters, now they're really gonna get to know them even better. We're gonna take the next step in our relationship with our audience."

Fans can expect an action-packed episode, but will also be surprised by the level of emotions displayed throughout "Grave Danger". "...I was really surprised at how emotional it [the episode] was," revealed <font color=yellow>Jorja Fox</font> (Sara Sidle). "I mean, you read it, and it's intense, and it's action oriented and it's exciting. There were a couple of times I just had to sort of like not cry, and I didn't ever imagine that I would get like that."

Tears may be shed through the episode, but the actors revealed the audience will no doubt feel the upbeat of the Tarantino-esque music. "Quentin's put his kind of musical stamp on the episode by picking a really good, kind of poppy, old classic hit by The Turtles. That's the kind of thing you'd expect from him, a really good soundtrack, and something really catchy and that'll kind of haunt you, and this is definitely one of those songs," said <font color=yellow>Eric Szmanda</font> (Greg Sanders).

The episode will also guest star Vegas legends such as <font color=yellow>Tony Curtis</font> (Some Like It Hot) and <font color=yellow>Frank Gorshin</font> (Batman). Actor <font color=yellow>Paul Guilfoyle</font> revealed it's all in Tarantino's attempt to re-create the Las Vegas environment. "Quentin has used his filmic vocabulary to authenticate the Vegas environment and keeps the show provocative with characters that are iconoclastic Vegas personas. Grungy couriers, old west lawyers, showbiz legends. His deft balancing of tangential reality with the gravity of the main story, in real time, is the essence of his style."

"Grave Danger" promises to be an emotional roller-coaster, for the characters, the actors, and the audience as well. Added executive producer <font color=yellow>Anthony Zuiker</font>, "One of our own is in trouble. I think the most important thing is you really get a chance to learn a little bit about all of our characters. It's the "Quentin-sential" ticking clock, if you will, and it really shows the family of our CSI team get together for one common cause."

"Grave Danger" will air at a special time on Thursday 19th at 8/9c. To learn more about the episode, visit CBS's official CSI site.<center></center>
 
I'm glad it's going to be two hours, though I fully expect to be crying. There is no way the episode would be as good if it was only 44 minutes long. Or 88, because it seems like a to be continued, finishing at the premiere of season 6.
 
Two hours: I can hardly wait now. It's gonna be fantastic.

And if Jorja could found it hard not to cry, I definitely will be!

Cathleen x
 
Hey I am new, but I love CSI so much.

Was heartbroken when I read they will bury Nick alive! But then, I realize it is Tarentino, it will be some surprises hidden.

Then the cliffhanger may not be about Nick...
 
Why is Nick always in danger. He's had a gun pointed at him, he's been stalked, etc. Could this be payback for "hitting snooze" at the beginning of the 5th season? or could it be that he's the only one that anyone would pay ransom for, except maybe Greg. I don't know Greg's personal history so he might have parents that care. If they dump Nick I may have to hit snooze on season 6!
 
Why Nick? Why not Nick?

Well, Jorja said the episode will be very emotional for all of the CSIs. Face it, only Nick Stokes can do such emotional struggle for all characters from the original 5.

For Grissom, as Billy said once, Nick is like asidekicks who he can see as a son as well. One can say that he treat Warrick the same, but hey look at season 1-4, you can see how he wants Nick to grow up so bad. And he's not that tough to Warrick

For Catherine, yeah they once tried to pair these two, but the chemistry not there, which I think the reason they cut the kiss scene. Yet, Cath always seen him as little boy that she should take care. See "boom" (first season), you can see it clearly.

For Warrick, he is his little brother. Yes, Nick is more senior but look at the interaction, you know who the baby, and wouldnt you always want to look out your little bro?

For Sara, Nick is the best friend whom she can scream at, flirt with and drag whenever needed. And although it always been repeated that Nick and Warrick has this friendly competition, actually the real competition among the younger is between those two. Sometimes, I got the feeling we have he young version of Gil and Cath on those two, with slightly changing on roles ("geek" vs. "people person").

I am not really into ship, but no matter how much the writers and directors trying to hide it, the chemistry will always be there between those two. So strong that they need to decrease the interaction so it wont overshadowed the main storyline. I keep wondering why we never have a Hank-Sara-Nick interaction after Sara date Hank?

For Brass, Nick is dependable, seeing how many times he ask Nick for help because he knows Gil won't do it?

For Greg, Nick is the big brother and although he keep bullying him, Greg will always look at him because he is "the ladies man".

So, now I understand, It has to be Nick.... you won't get much of emotional scenes if the one in the peril is not Nick. however it shows that CBS might would not want to kill Nick Stokes when they start digging into the characters emotion. Keep my fingers on....
 
I fully agree with you in regards to Nick being the only CSI that could stir all the emotion in the episode. My concern is that they use this to get rid of George Eads because of the "hit snooze" incident. Although I haven't heard any news that he's been axed. But he hasn't been seen much this season. Without Nick the show would lose it's soul. Catherine was such a power hungry bitch this season and Sara, she aged. I wish they'd delve into her past more. The guys, other then Nick have been pretty robotic. Except for Greg who was just lost innocence.
 
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