New York Boss Teases Near-Death Finale, but Is There Life Left for Season Nine Renewal?

In this finale have you left open the possibly to a ninth season?
Not only have we left open the possibility, but Pam and I have already started kicking around ideas. New York City is amazing. Even eight years in, we're not done. But also characterwise, personal things, that if there is a season nine we're really hoping to delve even further. In season nine we want to take those [personal moments] further, we don't want to just do it in little blips. 

We're hoping to pepper the entire season with half of an episode dedicated to the possibility of even spending a day off with each character. While the rest of the team is at work and solving a particular crime—how is it that our characters spend that 24 hours when they have a day off. We'd like to actually spend a decent amount of time dealing with their personal lives, so we're hoping we have the opportunity. 

Has CBS given you any indication of CSI: NY's chances for a renewal?
We have no idea. We've been given no notice on whether or not we're coming back; I think obviously they have a difficult decision to make. They are trying to figure out their schedule. We're hopeful. Some of the feedback we've gotten has been quite positive, so we still have our fingers crossed.

CSI: NY's season finale airs Friday at 9 p.m. on CBS.