Immortality (CSI)
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Finale) | |
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| Starring | Ted Danson Jorja Fox Eric Szmanda Robert David Hall Wallace Langham David Berman Elisabeth Harnois Jon Wellner |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 27, 2015 |
The two-hour series finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation aired on September 27, 2015 on CBS. The series stars Ted Danson.
Contents
Plot
When a suicide bomber detonates his vest on the floor of the Catherine Willows-owned Eclipse casino, the FBI Special Agent returns from Los Angeles in order to join the investigation. Gil Grissom, meanwhile, working to preserve sharks in international waters, is arrested for trespassing at the Port of San Diego, and D.B. Russell offers Sara Sidle the chance to supervise the local investigation into the bombing. Sidle, who is vying for the position of Director of the Las Vegas Crime Lab, is initially irked when Sheriff Conrad Ecklie inquires as to Grissom's location when Lady Heather Kessler is linked to the crime. Ecklie ensures Grissom is released from custody, and he and Willows, alongside Eclipse security officer Jim Brass, assist in locating the suspect.
As the team works to restore safety to the streets of Las Vegas, D.B. decides it is time for him to "head East" and pursue new challenges, while he places a plaque, dedicated to the memory of Julie Finlay, alongside his personal possessions. Catherine expresses an interest in leaving the FBI and working alongside her daughter Lindsey in the Las Vegas Crime Lab, noting that, should Sara reject the promotion she is going to be offered, Catherine will accept it in lieu of her former colleague. The series ends with the newly promoted Sara, upon hearing a recording of Grissom confessing his love for her, sailing from the Port of San Diego with Grissom.
Deleted scenes
Off-screen, Sara quit and Catherine was granted the position of Lab Director. Scenes were filmed to explicitly depict the transition, though they were cut from the aired episode.[1] A second deleted scene, featuring Catherine and her daughter, was also deleted. Catherine informs Lindsay that she should only resign if she doesn't feel like "King Kong on Cocaine" following her first arrest. She then informs Lindsay that Holly Gribbs was killed in the line of duty. A third scene shows Russell visit Finlay's grave.
Cast
Main cast
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Guest cast
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Production
The finale was shot over seventeen days.[2] Filming for the principal cast began on July 29, 2015,[3] and production wrapped on August 21, 2015.[4] The finale was filmed with the option to be broadcast as two episodes under the titles "Immortality Part I" and "Immortality Part II", respectively. The production codes for the episodes are 1601 and 1602.[3]
Casting
During the CBS 2015 Upfront, Les Moonves and Nina Tassler announced that former lead actors Marg Helgenberger and William Petersen would reprise their roles as Catherine Willows and Gil Grissom, respectively.[5] Ted Danson, who starred in the series since the beginning of the twelfth season, also returned as D.B. Russell.[5] On July 24, 2015, it was confirmed that both George Eads, who played Nick Stokes for fifteen seasons, and Elisabeth Shue, who played the lead role of Julie Finlay for four seasons, had declined options to return. Elisabeth Harnois, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, David Berman, and Jon Wellner, all reprised their roles,[6] as did Paul Guilfoyle.
Melinda Clarke, who appeared as Lady Heather Kessler, a long time friend of Grissom, also returned.[6] Katie Stevens was cast as Lindsey Willows, Catherine's daughter, a CSI Level 1.[7] Recurring guest star Marc Vann also returned as Sheriff Conrad Ecklie,[8] as did Larry Mitchell as Officer Mitchell.[9]
Production credits
The episodes were directed by Louis Shaw Milito, and written by series creator Anthony E. Zuiker. William Petersen assisted in the breaking of the story.[10] Like the series, the episodes used "Who Are You" by The Who as the opening and closing themes. Executive Producers included Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker, Jerry Bruckheimer, William Petersen, and Cynthia Chavtel. The episodes were produced by CBS Television Studios, distributed by CBS Television Distribution, and broadcast on CBS. The episodes run-time were 44 minutes each, with a total of 88 minutes.
Continuation
Following the end of the series, Ted Danson's D.B. Russell joined the cast of CSI: Cyber. This relocation was alluded to in the movie, with Russell announcing his intention to "head east".[11] Elisabeth Harnois also expressed interest in appearing on the spin-off,[12] while Elisabeth Shue's Julie Finlay was featured prominently in archive footage during the Cyber episode "Hack ER".
Ratings
The episode received 12.22 million viewers and a 18–49 rating of 1.8.[13]
References
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. "It begins... The first day of shooting for the CSI finale. Stay tuned!"
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. "Last scene by William Petersen for CSI Las Vegas. Series wrap for our King. Thank you, Billy, for changing our lives."
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2015). "CSI 2-Hour Finale Set With William Petersen, Ted Danson To Join CSI: Cyber". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Upadhyaya, Ruchinka (July 24, 2015). "CSI finale will feature a 'pivotal death'; find out which original character will return in two-hour episode". International Business Times. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ Abrams, Natalie (July 29, 2015). "CSI casts Faking It star Katie Stevens for two-hour send-off". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
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