And Now It's Time to Say Goodbye ...

Another TV season is winding down with all the shows airing their finales these past two weeks.  When May comes around I'm already looking forward to the fall for the continuation of each series especially if there is a cliffhanger. Unfortunately each good thing has to have an end and such is the case this year, as I have to say goodbye, unwillingly, to some of my favorite long-running series.

Been introduced to some new shows such as NCIS: LA, The Middle, Modern Family (will have to post about these them later), and Miami Medical which have been pleasantly enjoyable.  Each have stepped it up a notch especially 24, CSI: NY, Survivor: Heroes vs Villains, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Smallville, and Cold Case.  Even American Idol, which started out slowly and at times was underwhelming has excelled as the Finale edges closer.

After eight action packed-thrilled seasons of 24, Jack Bauer and Co. has been canceled leaving a huge hole in my future Monday nights however a planned movie will allow me to have something to look forward to after next Monday's series finale concludes.

Monk has finally ended after a glorious and hilarious filled eight seasons.  Who knew that the Italian taxi-driver from Wings would end up with this kind of success.  I am definitely looking forward to when we can finally finish watching the final five or six episodes (thank you DVR) and discover the mystery as to who killed his beloved Trudy.

Seven seasons appear to be the limit for the CBS' crime drama Cold Case.  Each Sunday another case brought out the detective in me as I tried to figure out who the killer was each time.  Each season has delivered and I am very disappointed that it's time has come.  We're lucky to have it spared one final season as it was due to leave alongside Without A Trace last year.  I'm sure Lilly Rush and Co. will continue to solve the needed cold cases when they go off the air.  

Miami Medical wasn't even given a fair shot and the news it won't be renewed leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.  Most everything that CBS puts out does well.

Smallville will be around for one more "super" season, their tenth overall.  Clark Kent hopefully will be allowed to don the cape and Red and Blue of the Man of Steel leaving the show as Superman on the ultimate high (no pun intended) although I'm not holding my breath.  I've enjoyed the ride and no doubt believe it will go out with a bang.