I thought the end was overdone a bit.
cuddling team scene way before the end? sure means trouble.
Warrick walking to his car in a dark damp lonely back alley behind the restaurant? I have
never seen that one on TV before
the undersherrif walking through said lonely back alley to the restaurant? wouldn't he drive a car and park somewhere in the front, near the entrance? I smell trouble
his talking about how great a csi warrick is? classic villain-dialogue
the shot was absolutely no surprise for me, especially with the knowledge that lots of people suspected the undersherriff (did TPTB really think it was that huge a revelation?)
As soon as they had him out of danger with 10 minutes to go, I knew he was doomed (apart from the whole funeral foreshadowing)
I wonder if this ending will really keep fans interested all over the summer. because some people will think he's definitely dead, then it's clear what's to come: investigation and shocking reveal of the real mole
some think he'll survive: then he'll have medical issues, and won't be a CSI anymore.
Given the fact that GD left the show, the odds are in favour of scenario 1, with the possibility of a guest starring at the beginning of S9 (like they did with Kate on NCIS)
I think that would be a cheap rip-off though, so to me it seems pretty clear what's about to happen
New spoilers might change that but this is my perspective from right after the show with no additional information.
Does it keep me thrilled and eager for new episodes all summer? meh.
I liked the scene with Hodges, Nick and Grissom (was Hodges feeling a little too comfy in Nick's hug?) and Warrick hugging Grissom (his face was priceless :lol