The last 5 minutes were incredibly intense. I had to pace around my tv room. (I was home alone, so I didn't look like a complete loser.)
The fact that Paul died is what I love most about this show. You can expect the unexpected and there is always a chance the bad guys will win. As terrible as it might be, it would be 'different' to have the nuclear device go off, then see the clock flash the final four seconds and the season is over. That would be intense. Further, I love the Habib Marwan character. Best villian since Ira Gaines. (he was the schit.)
(I did not see season 3 yet, so please no one state anything that occurs during that one.)