Having quite a few FB friends from the US (who can't keep a secret), I was aware of the outcome of this series at the beginning of the week. So I felt sad last night, knowing what was about to happen. Very hard to watch the demise of one of the show's most popular characters in such a brutal manner I agree it felt like the end, but according to those in the know, it will probably be back for a 4th season. Hope so. If not, it will be missed by many.