They almost killed him. Really, whoever shot him should have had better aim and made sure they finished the job. Why? Because killing Horatio would have improved the show. As would getting a new writing/production staff. But I digress.

Actually, I have no idea what I'm talking about. I don't watch a lot of CSI:Miami and I didn't watch last night's finale. But I heard that Horatio was shot. And it looks like he's dead. (And I heard that Ryan turned into a bad cop. Didn't they do that on Numbers last year?)

So I guess the question remains: Would David Caruso leave Miami? From everything I've read, probably not. It's a good gig for him. People (I guess) seem to love him. And really, he is the show. (Although a Calleigh Duquesne spin-off would be interesting.)

So I wouldn't worry about it. After all, Delko was shot and he's still around. So it's a safe bet that Horatio will be around to whip off those sunglasses and say the stupidest lines ever written.

Khandi Alexander leaving CSI:Miami?

I'm not a CSI:Whatever fan. Especially Miami. The original is okay, and I haven't seen enough of CSI:New York to have an opinion one way or the other, but Miami, although one of the most popular shows on TV these days, just sucks.

Instead of focusing on the crime, more time is spent of graphics and special effects than, say, acting. You know, there's only so many ways a man can take off sunglasses. And give one liners. And Miami has done them all.

But Khandi, after the stopped talking to dead people, was fun to watch. Sure, she didn't have as much screen time as the others, but she made the most of what she had. And her character felt more real. (Although I do have to admit I prefer Ducky over on NCIS as a medical examiner.)

Will this make a difference to the show? Probably not. It's an escapist series. You don't have to do a lot of thinking when watching it. (Also on TV Guide, one of the columnists said to watch CSI:Miami as a comedy; and he's right.) Lost requires thinking and a whole lot of energy. Miami doesn't. And I guess that's one of the draws.

(It's actually surprising more people haven't left the show - most of the core cast has been there from the beginning.)

Anyone that'll miss Dr. Woods? Khandi? Think this will hurt Miami?