CSI: Costa Rica, anyone???

Last night was the finale of Gil Grissom's reign over Thursday night television. I was prepared beforehand to cry, and expected I might but, the episode was devoid of intentionally weepy scenes. In place of the usual "ok cry here" type stuff was William Peterson's character settled and ready to move on, and all of his CSI co-workers knew it and accepted it too.

I've seen every CSI episode (multiple times) and Grissom has been my favorite science geek to fantasize about and follow for the last (now) 9 seasons. I wasn't a huge "Sara" fan but last night's conclusion was perfect! I couldn't imagine where Gil might go ... I thought he and Sara called it quits for good last season but, he chose to follow his heart and track her down in the jungles of Costa Rica.

A knowing smile ... a "I can't believe I've lived without you this long" embrace ... loving kiss, and fade into the canopy above. It was poetically Shakespeare, without the tragedy or turn coat in the wings. The perfect sonnet.

I won't stop watching - Laurence Fishburne was an awesome choice to take the reigns! Thanks for the memories, Mr. Peterson.