Official 24 Discussion (Greatest Show Ever)

[trippingant]

This is something that's always bothered me. What ever happened to Evelyn and her daughter when Henderson found them in the hotel room? Are we to assume they killed them? Maybe I missed something.

[tedies]

This is something that's always bothered me. What ever happened to Evelyn and her daughter when Henderson found them in the hotel room? Are we to assume they killed them? Maybe I missed something.
I believe they mentioned something in a episode that they were in hiding or something if im not mistaken

[Tiduwho]

Life begins anew in a half hour.

[bradshaw06]

only a few more minutes

[colegibson]

:multi :multi :multi :multi






NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






:multi :multi :multi :multi

[dmbphan041]

since when is fuckin Carlo Rota on 24!? I fucking love Carlo Rota

[Jake]

Kumar!! Maybe they took his dad to White Castle.

[dmbphan041]

:lol :lol :lol :lol

[bradshaw06]

Bauer Power

[Tiduwho]

Taj from Van Wilder?

[dmbphan041]

i just laughed, really hard

[Tiduwho]

Omg, I love life. The 24 rush is the best! (2nd only to a Bears playoff victory, two in one day!!!)

[ted1325]

An FYE near my town put out 2 copies of a dvd with the first 4 episodes and 12 minutes of episode 5 a week too early...I got to watch tonight and monday nights shows a couple days ago....so good..enjoy!

[killymagee2000]

Tit! Oh, mommy. Most Indians would say "cow" because they are sacred, but I hear "milk," I think giant jugs. You see, I cannot go home a virgin. I came here to study the great American art of muff diving. To smack clam, munch rug, dine at just one American pink taco stand! You know, I wanted to, how is it, park the porpoise. You know? I want to take it through the car wash, baby. And get it waxed. I want to wax it. Wax it! You know, and air dry. Air dry that shit, yeah! And I would like to be your assistant very much, Mr. Van Wilder.

[HolyCow]

Ok, so I am officially hooked. I can't believe it took me this long to finally start watching it.


I was lost in a few aspects... I was hoping someone could catch me up to speed.


-Why was Jack in Chinese prison?
-What happened exactly to David Palmer? I know he was involved in some sort of scandal, but I don't know what happened.
-Why is his brother President? And early in the show tonight, when Buchannen told Jack that Palmer was President, Jack seemed surprised. Was there a different president in between the brothers?


Sorry for the questions, I was just a little lost.

[DMBeener]

"I don't remember how to do this anymore!"
"You'll remember."

[JorgeCavos]

Ok, so I am officially hooked. I can't believe it took me this long to finally start watching it.


I was lost in a few aspects... I was hoping someone could catch me up to speed.


-Why was Jack in Chinese prison?
-What happened exactly to David Palmer? I know he was involved in some sort of scandal, but I don't know what happened.
-Why is his brother President? And early in the show tonight, when Buchannen told Jack that Palmer was President, Jack seemed surprised. Was there a different president in between the brothers?


Sorry for the questions, I was just a little lost.

1) 2 Seasons ago, Jack led a mission that invaded a Chinese Embassy and resulted in many deaths. It was supposed to be secret but the Chinese found out he was behind it. He faked his own death so they couldn't arrest him. The next season (last season) he came back and the Chinese found out he was still alive, so in the last season finale the Chinese captured him in a cliff hanger.
2) David Palmer got assassinated last season.
3) His brother won the presidency. There were different prez's in between, but the election happened while Jack was locked up so he had no way of knowing that Wayne won

[mit0313]

Interesting start to the new season...tomorrow should be unreal.

Drudgereport is all over this.

[HolyCow]

1) 2 Seasons ago, Jack led a mission that invaded a Chinese Embassy and resulted in many deaths. It was supposed to be secret but the Chinese found out he was behind it. He faked his own death so they couldn't arrest him. The next season (last season) he came back and the Chinese found out he was still alive, so in the last season finale the Chinese captured him in a cliff hanger.
2) David Palmer got assassinated last season.
3) His brother won the presidency. There were different prez's in between, but the election happened while Jack was locked up so he had no way of knowing that Wayne won
Thanks so much. That helps a lot.

So all in all, how many years has "24" been going on? They said Jack was locked up for 20 months, so that would only mean 1 year and 8 months, obviously not long enough for a presedential term.

I basically am just not getting the chronology of the presidency on the show.

[Crumbo]

way too predictable

too much personal shit going on

I hope it gets better

[Tiduwho]

God damnit I hate those fucks from that site that always get the episodes early and leak them. There are stupid fuckers everywhere on the internet typing out spoilers in thread TITLES. God damnit I just had something ruined for me. Wow.

[bradshaw06]

nice way to start off the new season.

[meatball41]

I don't know, maybe I've put this show on too high of a pedestal but the first 2 episodes were just kinda.....Meh.:shrug

[xBigNastyx]

Where can I download tonight's show? I missed it..:(

[AlpineValley804]

I don't know, maybe I've put this show on too high of a pedestal but the first 2 episodes were just kinda.....Meh.:shrug

Not enough Jack, IMO.

[Smoke/Mirrors]

that chloe girl is a bitch.

[AlpineValley804]

There was an article that said Chloe was more physically attractive this season. My dad didn't agree and said "Well, I certainly don't think Chloe is more attractive yet." I had to remind him that she wouldn't look much different in 24 hours. :lol

[xBigNastyx]

Where can I download this? please

[AlpineValley804]

Where can I download this? please

Sorry, I don't really know. Try a torrent site.

[bdfresh62]

Just watched the episodes. Not the best premier, but I still enjoyed it.

[DMBfan41]

The premiere isn't over yet! 2 more hours tomorrow :)

But tonight I thought was very good.

You knew that Jack would get away...but going Hannibal? Damn!
Chloe is quite hot as a brunette.
Fuckin Kumar, that is funny.
Only negative is the new girl Nadia, mainly because it's my ex-girlfriend's name. Kinda ruins her for me.

[Smoke/Mirrors]

chloe is so effing ugly...i can't get over it.

[tedies]

i thought it was pretty good, it made me worry about jack and him getting weak :eek

[bradshaw06]

The premiere isn't over yet! 2 more hours tomorrow :)

But tonight I thought was very good.

You knew that Jack would get away...but going Hannibal? Damn!
Chloe is quite hot as a brunette.
Fuckin Kumar, that is funny.
Only negative is the new girl Nadia, mainly because it's my ex-girlfriend's name. Kinda ruins her for me.

dont know about anyone else, but i kind of feel like Nadia may be a mole.

[mr.MikeD]

that was really disappointing. the first hour was painfully boring, the second redeemed it a bit. hoping for good thing tomorrow to pick it up a bit.

also, i give this suicide bomber guy about two more episodes before we find out what the next big plot is.

[DMBfan41]

he's lost it right now because he was interrogated for two years.

But, he will learn again.

[Bartender84]

From what I've read (nothing specific, just reviews) things are going to get really good tomorrow :D

I kind of like that it started off slow. It feels like they're building up to all the good stuff, instead of having all the big stuff happen in the beginning and the end of the season is kind of boring, like S2 or S4.

And Jack eating the guy's neck was insane :twenty4

[dmb41nancies34]

dont know about anyone else, but i kind of feel like Nadia may be a mole.

agreed...there always seems to be a mole high in the ranks...

[Bartndrpleez]

I also get that itchy mole/bad guy feeling from the guy who works with the President's sister at that Islamic center in Washington, I don't know why...

Here's to two more hours tomorrow night!!! :multi

Oh yeah, Jack biting that dude's neck and then spitting out his flesh has to be the most disgusting thing ever done on the show. And it...was...AWESOME! :haha

[baloneybandit21]

i would tell nadia what ever she wanted to know about ctu or ne thing, cuz shes SO DAMN HOT! btw i said it b4 but tomorrows episodes are amazing (yes i watched early, no im not saying ne thing dont worry)

[Tiduwho]

dont know about anyone else, but i kind of feel like Nadia may be a mole.


Palmer's sister anyone?

[Matt]

Interesting start to the new season...tomorrow should be unreal.

Drudgereport is all over this.

No kidding! I went to read the Drudge and there's a bigass headliner about 24! I started reading it until I realized it contains this season's plot details and I had to close it out. :( I can't stand when news sites do that!

So how many viewers do you think? 20m?

[Matt]

From what I've read (nothing specific, just reviews) things are going to get really good tomorrow :D

I kind of like that it started off slow. It feels like they're building up to all the good stuff, instead of having all the big stuff happen in the beginning and the end of the season is kind of boring, like S2 or S4.

And Jack eating the guy's neck was insane :twenty4
Totally agree. As much as I love the show, I miss Day 1's pace. Sure, there wasn't as much action, but when the plot twists hit, it literally gave you chills. I don't mind it at all if they take their time to build some things up. I loved it. And of course, last night was a giant setup for tonight's premier finale. :)

[Ben F.]

Bartender, Matt, we're in agreement.

[Trippin4136]

Thanks so much. That helps a lot.

So all in all, how many years has "24" been going on? They said Jack was locked up for 20 months, so that would only mean 1 year and 8 months, obviously not long enough for a presedential term.

I basically am just not getting the chronology of the presidency on the show.

S1 > S2: 1 year
S2 > S3: roughly 3 years (Palmer was up for relection at the end of S3)
S3 > S4: ~18 months
S4 > S5: 6-8 months, it's never really said
S5 > S6: 20 months

so about 7 1/2-8 years have gone by from S1 to the current point in the storyline

[dobyblue]

One thing for sure about last night's episodes was that Callery is still doing an amazing job with the score. With two minutes to go in S6.2, when the screen collage is happening, it just made me smile and turn the volume up that little bit more.

It would be impossible for S6 to start off with as much wallop as S5 did. All I know is that tonight's episodes are supposed to be insanely good. I have made every effort to avoid knowing anything, which makes me even more excited.

[taphntm]

am I the only person who thought the first 2 episodes were amazing?
I hope nadia isn't a mole.. that would be a weak plot twist. the president's sister's husband got me suspicious too.
the only thing that bothered me about these episodes was when jack kicked the guy out of the train.. you'd have to kick a guy pretty dang hard to make them go through that glass/plexiglas, whatever it is.
on the other hand I think it's pretty cool that jack is working WITH the terrorist in a way this time.

[Trippin4136]

yes the music last night was once again terrific.

[Matt]

One thing for sure about last night's episodes was that Callery is still doing an amazing job with the score. With two minutes to go in S6.2, when the screen collage is happening, it just made me smile and turn the volume up that little bit more.

It would be impossible for S6 to start off with as much wallop as S5 did. All I know is that tonight's episodes are supposed to be insanely good. I have made every effort to avoid knowing anything, which makes me even more excited.
Greatest use of that (music combined with split screens) ever has to be S1.10 - when Jack picks up Cofell in his limo and as the ep is ending Cofell realizes it's not his regular driver.

Wow.

[DMBfan41]

am I the only person who thought the first 2 episodes were amazing?
I hope nadia isn't a mole.. that would be a weak plot twist. the president's sister's husband got me suspicious too.
the only thing that bothered me about these episodes was when jack kicked the guy out of the train.. you'd have to kick a guy pretty dang hard to make them go through that glass/plexiglas, whatever it is.
on the other hand I think it's pretty cool that jack is working WITH the terrorist in a way this time.

yea, i'd agree with you about the train, but hey, made for great TV

[JimiThang1]

So how many viewers do you think? 20m?
The end of the Patriots-Chargers game and "60 Minutes" kept CBS in the lead at 8 p.m. with a 15.3/22. The season premiere of "24" earned an 8.4/12 in its first hour. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," 6.6/10, kept ABC in third, ahead of "Grease: You're the One That I Want," 4.9/7, on NBC. The CW held steady with "7th Heaven."

At 9 p.m., ABC's "Desperate Housewives" won the hour with a 10.6/15 but was down some from its season average. CBS averaged 9.8/14 with "60 Minutes" and "Cold Case," but "24," 9.1/13, had more viewers. "The Apprentice" suffered in the face of heavy competition, scoring a 4.7/7. The CW ended its night with a "Beauty and the Geek" repeat.
Roughly 10-11 million viewers spread over the two hours.

[Trippin4136]

Greatest use of that (music combined with split screens) ever has to be S1.10 - when Jack picks up Cofell in his limo and as the ep is ending Cofell realizes it's not his regular driver.

Wow.

absolutely agree. The whole encounter with Cofell still stands in my mind as one of the greatest scenes in the history of 24.

[nolan8or]

wow, i never come to the chat forum, sorry for making a thread about Day 6 in the 24um, i didnt realize there was a massive one here

[GSUdawg521]

Here's the cake I had made for my brother since we were all at his place for the premiere and it was his 24th

http://photos-130.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v61/80/73/4933608/n4933608_34879130_3579.jpg

[DMBZeppelin]

Never watched 24 before last night. I was highly impressed. I then couldn't wait and went online to watch tonight's episodes. I also watched part of 5. Not going to do that anymore though. It seems more fun to be in the dark. You get to speculate all week. How history laden is 24? Should I go rent previous seasons so I'll understand more? Or is that necessary?

[DMBZeppelin]

Here's the cake I had made for my brother since we were all at his place for the premiere and it was his 24th

http://photos-130.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v61/80/73/4933608/n4933608_34879130_3579.jpg
It suck for people if I ever made a cake that nice. They'd go to cut it and I'd tell them no. Do you know how long I spent making this thing? We're all just going to enjoy this for a while.

[Matt]

Never watched 24 before last night. I was highly impressed. I then couldn't wait and went online to watch tonight's episodes. I also watched part of 5. Not going to do that anymore though. It seems more fun to be in the dark. You get to speculate all week. How history laden is 24? Should I go rent previous seasons so I'll understand more? Or is that necessary?
It's massively deep. Not starting from the beginning will be somewhat of a problem, but there are enough storylines that are long gone so recent stuff doesn't give the whole story away. You WILL appreciate this show, its characters, and the actors who portray them much more if you start from the beginning, for sure.

[joepsu0985]

So is there a place i can download this ep or watch it. My VCR didnt work last night for some odd reason. I missed it. I need to watch it.

[GSUdawg521]

It suck for people if I ever made a cake that nice. They'd go to cut it and I'd tell them no. Do you know how long I spent making this thing? We're all just going to enjoy this for a while.

:lol Well if I'd had the time, I would've done the decorating myself (have some prior cake-decorating experience). But I had it done at a grocery store. I gave them a picture of the 24 and they told me they could replicate it pretty well, but it looked mediocre when I got it. I bought some black decorating gel and picked off some of the edges of the letters and stuff to make it look more digital

[HolyCow]

I think 24 has something in it. Something unhealthy and addictive.

Because I watched two shows and now all I can think about it the 2 more tonight. I can't imagine what it will be like when I have to wait a week, then 3-4 months for a new season.

Sheesh.

[Trippin4136]

trying doing this for 6 years!! that's where I'm at.

[HolyCow]

trying doing this for 6 years!! that's where I'm at.
I think I am glad I started late.

[joepsu0985]

is this ep online somewhere? Please....

[Trippin4136]

yes. browse www.Dailymotion.com

[Trippin4136]

I think I am glad I started late.

not me. being there since Hour 1 of Day 1 is like a badge on my sleeve :lol

[joepsu0985]

yes. browse www.Dailymotion.com (http://www.Dailymotion.com)

thanks...

[HolyCow]

not me. being there since Hour 1 of Day 1 is like a badge on my sleeve :lol
I can only say that with a few shows... to have watched the premier and followed it all the way through.

[joepsu0985]

Its not on that site...or im just retarted

[Trippin4136]

i think its on there...my g/f had to miss it last night and watched it on there this morning...i can't go browsing through that site b/c I'm at work but I'm pretty sure it's on there.

[joepsu0985]

I hate VCRs....Is there are torrent i can download last nights show?

That site just doesnt seem to have it.

[WHO DEY!!!]

am I the only person who thought the first 2 episodes were amazing?
I hope nadia isn't a mole.. that would be a weak plot twist. the president's sister's husband got me suspicious too.
the only thing that bothered me about these episodes was when jack kicked the guy out of the train.. you'd have to kick a guy pretty dang hard to make them go through that glass/plexiglas, whatever it is.
on the other hand I think it's pretty cool that jack is working WITH the terrorist in a way this time.



Last night's episodes were pretty crappy IMO. But you are right, the twists that are going to tkae place this year are going to be with jack siding with the terrorists

[joepsu0985]

i think its on there...my g/f had to miss it last night and watched it on there this morning...i can't go browsing through that site b/c I'm at work but I'm pretty sure it's on there.

Any ideas on what to search for. Im just not familiar with site is all.

[trippingant]

Last night was good, but nothing mindblowing like last season. Best parts were Jack going Dracula on that guy's neck and Jack and the suicide bomber on the train. I have a feeling they saved the mindblowing stuff for tonight.

I got a Jack Bauer 24 poster for my girlfriend for Xmas and long story short, it arrived late and I was finally able to give it to her last night when she came over for the premiere. She literally opened it right as the show was starting, perfect timing. Absolutely loved it btw. Jack Bauer and Dave Matthews are the only 2 people I allow her to have a crush on.

[Trippin4136]

any combination of 24/24 Season 6/24 S6...I would imagine, sorry I can't be any more help.

Try TVTorrents.com also

[joepsu0985]

thanks, but i guess i must be stupid...I cant find it.

[taphntm]

http://isohunt.com/torrents/?ihq=24

[GSUdawg521]

I think I am glad I started late.

No Royce! I told you you have to stop watching what's on TV and go rent seasons 1-5.

[dobyblue]

not me. being there since Hour 1 of Day 1 is like a badge on my sleeve :lol

I'm with you - that Tuesday night when S1.1 premiered I went right to the pub afterwards to have a pint and tell my friend the bartender how brilliant this new show with Kiefer Sutherland was that I had just watched.

I've never watched a show like I have with 24 and it shows no signs of slowing down.

[joepsu0985]

I remember watching season one also. I dont even know why i wanted to watch it but have been hooked since day 1.

[baloneybandit21]

alluc.org has it, and u dont hafta download ne thing. its streaming

[Tiduwho]

I missed a lot of S2 because of late Basketball practice back in high school, and most of S3. Since the first hour of S4 I haven't missed a minute.

[joepsu0985]

alluc.org has it, and u dont hafta download ne thing. its streaming

Thanks alot. Im watching the first two episodes right now. Ill tape tonights and watch that tomorrow so im caught up.

[Tiduwho]

Don't do it!

[Dougie981641]

I can't believe that he just shot Curtis

[Tiduwho]

A fuck on the internet spoiled it for me......but not the very end. Wow.

[hotniks160]

oh no

[dmb41nancies34]

woooowwwww....not much else to say

[HolyCow]

My jaw dropped and I am speechless.

I can't believe that happened.

[Pengin4192]

My jaw dropped and I am speechless.

I can't believe that happened.
Neither can I. Holy shit I didn't expect that to happen at all.

[jeff edwards]

This season is kicking ass!

[boarderx5423]

:lorraine

[bdfresh62]

Wow. I think that was the best episode ever. Jack freakin shot Curtis, then the nuke went off.

[tdowe99]

Wowzers. :thumbsup

[killymagee2000]

HOLY FUCK!!!

Best episode since Nina came back.

And Sean Callery's score was amazing.

[Tiduwho]

The Curtis part was very well done, especially afterwards. My one complaint was I thought they could have animated the explosion a bit better.

[HolyCow]

Was everyone else totally expecting the kids dad to run over and stop the dude from setting it off?

Because that is what me and my brothers totally thought.

[bradshaw06]

HOLY SHIT!! im just... speachless

[AlpineValley804]

Royce...

Now you are officially hooked.

Holy Cow (pun intended).

[bradshaw06]

Was everyone else totally expecting the kids dad to run over and stop the dude from setting it off?

Because that is what me and my brothers totally thought.

i figured that or someone was gonna shot the terrorist in the head just in time

[Tiduwho]

Was everyone else totally expecting the kids dad to run over and stop the dude from setting it off?

Because that is what me and my brothers totally thought.


Yeah, definitely thought so. I think he was a bit freaked out from the gunfire though. He should have gone running towards him just as he flipped it.

[malonestar]

After all that just happened, I feel the need to point out that the FBI agent who is busting Sandra Palmer's chops is Clark from Good Will Hunting. The smartass dude from the bar. The "Do you like apples" guy.

[jharap]

After all that just happened, I feel the need to point out that the FBI agent who is busting Sandra Palmer's chops is Clark from Good Will Hunting. The smartass dude from the bar. The "Do you like apples" guy.

You mean the same guy from Oz? O'reilly's mentally retarded brother.

[Tiduwho]

Where is that dinky guy with glasses and an earpiece that is the Head of the Super Secret Adventure Club that were telling President Nixon what to do last year from? He's so familiar and I know I've seen him in a bunch of things.

[Dougie981641]

I'm still in shock. Normally they shoot the person in time or the terrorist kills themself...not everyone with them. What was the actual target for the bomb?

[dmatthews06]

This season is kicking ass!

And we've still got 20 hours left!

[malonestar]

You mean the same guy from Oz? O'reilly's mentally retarded brother.

I dont know. The only TV show I watch is 24.

This guy:
http://www.prairienet.org/~tatwell/movie15.jpg

[bradshaw06]

Where is that dinky guy with glasses and an earpiece that is the Head of the Super Secret Adventure Club that were telling President Nixon what to do last year from? He's so familiar and I know I've seen him in a bunch of things.


Novack??

http://imdb.com/name/nm0161980/

[Pengin4192]

Was everyone else totally expecting the kids dad to run over and stop the dude from setting it off?

Because that is what me and my brothers totally thought.
I'm surprised he didn't at least try to do anything but yell at him. Oh well, he's dead now

[dmatthews06]

Was everyone else totally expecting the kids dad to run over and stop the dude from setting it off?

Because that is what me and my brothers totally thought.

I definitely thought he was going to do more than yell. That was lame. However, he's not Jack Bauer.

[AlpineValley804]

Oh. my. God.

That's still all I can say.

Oh my God. This takes me back to summer 05 when I was catching up with the DVDs. This is where I'd be saying with my family "Let's watch another one." Oh. my. God.

[JorgeCavos]

WOW! HOLY SHIT FUCK.

Amazing episode. Jack CRIED! If his tears touched the soil the earth would have blown up.

And this was on my friends away message:
[screen name] (10:16:37 pm): rest in peace curtis... we will always love you and never forget you. if you dont send this to your whole buddy list then your best friend will shoot you in the corranary artery

[bradshaw06]

so curtis is really dead? it kinda looked like he was shot in the shoulder, so its possible he didnt die.

[boarderx5423]

Was everyone else totally expecting the kids dad to run over and stop the dude from setting it off?

Because that is what me and my brothers totally thought.

I had the exact same thought.

[Tiduwho]

Novack??

http://imdb.com/name/nm0161980/



NO! Wow. I said the guy with the glasses and ear piece! The guy behind all the conspiracies. He was directing the President all last season what to do. Him and his cool little club up in where ever. He is supposed to be back again next week.

[HolyCow]

Dang. I just can't believe it.

[bradshaw06]

NO! Wow. I said the guy with the glasses and ear piece! The guy behind all the conspiracies. Him and his cool little club up in where ever. He is supposed to be back again next week.

o haha. they both are bald guys with glasses:lol . i do remember the other guy but am not sure where he is from. guess we will find out next week

[AlpineValley804]

so curtis is really dead? it kinda looked like he was shot in the shoulder, so its possible he didnt die.

It looked like the neck to me.

Off-topic: Martin Scorsese just won Golden Globe for The Departed. :bounce

[DMBfan41]

I think Curtis is done for....he was shot in the neck. That was great TV though.

After the gunshot, I didn't know if that was Assad's blood on Curtis or his own.

And Kumar and the kid, you knew hat one would die, but who knew who.

And then the bomb went off??? My god, and Jack puking. That was just a great episode

[WHO DEY!!!]

Where is that dinky guy with glasses and an earpiece that is the Head of the Super Secret Adventure Club that were telling President Nixon what to do last year from? He's so familiar and I know I've seen him in a bunch of things.


He is Dr. Romano from ER

[WHO DEY!!!]

I cant believe they shot Curtis!!! Who do you think will take over the field team. Tony and now Curtis...I cant believe it. If they kill Jack I am not watching anymore.......


RELAX!! hahaha

[AlpineValley804]

I cant believe they shot Curtis!!! Who do you think will take over the field team. Tony and now Curtis...I cant believe it. If they kill Jack I am not watching anymore.......


RELAX!! hahaha

Good call. Remember when Chloe killed the douche in the SUV in Season 4? Maybe Chloe can run Field Op! OMGWTFBBQ!

[meatball41]

Fuckin.....a Fuckin...a

[Trippin4136]

I thought the first hour was semi-weak. A lot of fluff without much attention to detail. The guard letting the terrorist go was just so predictable and lame. The last 25 minutes saved the entire two hours in my opinion and have set the tone for the rest of the season. I anticipated the nuke going off and now that Jack gets his mojo back he will be on a tear.

Next week he takes on one of the Bluetooth mafia from S5

[41ravens]

i don't think curtis is dead. but hopefully now he knows that if jack bauer has a gun pointed at you and asks you to do something, you do it. or he shoots you.

[Trippin4136]

I gotta believe Curtis is dead, but 24 does have a history of guys getting shot and being back to work 6 hours later (ie: Tony in S3)

[zwettstein]

Wow, tonight was siiick.

I can't believe the bomb went off... and bauer crying/puking. It's nice to see the human in suck a powerful machine.

I must say I'm a little appalled that the DVD of these 4 episodes is coming out tomorrow. Reminds you that its about money at the heart of the episode...

I am very excited for this season! Looks like we're in for yet another great time!

[Trippin4136]

not the first time Jack has broken down like that.

Sidenote, how many commercial breaks did they squeeze in that first hour? Ridiculous. I can barely retain what happened that first hour b/c it cut out every 8 minutes.

[Ben F.]

Curtis is dead. Move on.

[Trippin4136]

that squabble between Milo and Morris was totally unncessary

[wokse]

unfortunately i missed tonights episodes and my tivo let me down. anyone know of any easy way for me to download them. i don't have any torrent software downloaded so is there any other way???? PLEASE HELP!

[Trippin4136]

try www.dailymotion.com tomorrow morning. that's all I can think of.

[41ravens]

that squabble between Milo and Morris was totally unncessary

morris is a douche. i didn't watch last season, so i don't really know all of his background, but i don't like what i've seen of him so far. and chloe sucks. i've never liked her.

[Trippin4136]

Morris was only in S5 for a few eps at the end.

[nolan8or]

wow, this premier was unreal. definately lived up to the hype.

oh and curtis is definately dead.

[trippingant]

What other season was Milo in, I can't remember? S1 or 2 right?

[Trippin4136]

we better find out what happened to Logan or I'll be really pissed.

[Trippin4136]

What other season was Milo in, I can't remember? S1 or 2 right?

Season 1

[JorgeCavos]

unfortunately i missed tonights episodes and my tivo let me down. anyone know of any easy way for me to download them. i don't have any torrent software downloaded so is there any other way???? PLEASE HELP!

http://alluc.org/

They even have 10-15 minutes of next weeks episode up

[dobyblue]

Cool video with Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard) here.
http://www.fox.com/video/index.htm?cat_id=24

So the white FBI agent - I totally know him from somewhere but cannot find him anywhere on IMDB in any of the four episodes so far.
Can anyone help me out?

As for Curtis, it was the episode index on the main Fox page that let me know for sure what happened to Tony in Season 5. They haven't updated the episode guide yet, but you'll probably know for sure tomorrow whether or not Curtis is dead. I didn't think there was any question about it.
I remember watching season one also. I dont even know why i wanted to watch it but have been hooked since day 1.
That's the main reason why I'm so excited Fox has announced 24 Season 1 on Blu-ray. Season 1 is the only DVD set that didn't have a 5.1 mix, now we're going to get a 1080p high def 5.1 set of it. I know I'll rewatch it for sure.

[dobyblue]

Season 1

After that he went to The OC for a while. Good to see him back, I like Eric Balfour.

[loogs91]

Who is the actor who plays Sandra Palmer's sig. other?

[Bron Yr Aur]

**spoilers beware***





Damn, Curtis was such a good character...but damn this season is starting off VERY well. I'm afraid they writers may sink back into their old ways of making things bigger and bigger like the end of last year...I think it's pretty obvious that Jack is going to come back and help find the other bombs after this whole ordeal, but that's my only complaint so far. The dialogue and level of acting have been up to par and even surpassed last season's high standards, the stuff between Curtis and Jack leading up to the finale of tonight's episodes was very tense and very, very good. Wish they wouldn't kill off Curtis, but they probably have to do it. Overall, I really like that they brought back the actor who plays Milo, and although Morris is a bit annoying I don't think there's much to complain about so far. Love the dark way this season is starting out.

[tdowe99]

So the white FBI agent - I totally know him from somewhere but cannot find him anywhere on IMDB in any of the four episodes so far.
Can anyone help me out?

He looks like Robert Duncan McNeil, who played Lt. Tom Paris in Star Trek: Voyager. </nerd>

[wokse]

http://alluc.org/

They even have 10-15 minutes of next weeks episode up

Many thanks. This saved me!

[DMBBonas07]

My jaw dropped and I am speechless.

I can't believe that happened.
yeah I had the same reaction at the end of the episode

[bradshaw06]

i cant help but think that fayed isnt the main terrorist this season, kinda like the last few seasons he will lead to someone else

[trippingant]

i cant help but think that fayed isnt the main terrorist this season, kinda like the last few seasons he will lead to someone else

That seems to be a pattern. Chances are the main plot won't even be the suitcase nukes by episode 12 if not earlier.

Oh and did anyone watch the Larry King special on 24 last week? They had a new cast member who supposedly is in field ops this season (Curtis' replacement?), but I won't say who he is in case anyone missed it and doesn't want to know (it is a well-known actor). If everyone already knows then nevermind.

[AlpineValley804]

The spoiler tag maybe related to who they talked to on Larry King.

There was a televised ad I saw a few days ago that was talking about a 24 rookie, and they gave a website under it called www.24rookie.com. Maybe this is the guy replacing Curtis.

[Bartndrpleez]

I think that shocking end tops them all. 2nd to that is Nina killing Teri at the end of season 1. I don't know. A freaking nuclear bomb in LA...NUTS.

CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!!!!!!

[clayj41]

I just love how this season has shown the human side of Jack, rather than portraying him as Superman. It has really added to his character development, which I felt was impossible to improve beyond its already high level. These last 2 nights have made me realize how much I missed this show. The second hour tonight may have been one of the best episodes I've ever seen.

[AlpineValley804]

I just love how this season has shown the human side of Jack, rather than portraying him as Superman. It has really added to his character development, which I felt was impossible to improve beyond its already high level. These last 2 nights have made me realize how much I missed this show. The second hour tonight may have been one of the best episodes I've ever seen.

:thumbsup Completely agree with you, Clay. How have you been lately?

[clayj41]

:thumbsup Completely agree with you, Clay. How have you been lately?

Good Casey, haven't seen you around lately. You been staying mostly in nDMBc?

[AlpineValley804]

Good Casey, haven't seen you around lately. You been staying mostly in nDMBc?

DMBc is a lost cause. However, I'll be in the Alpine 07 thread whenever it may pop up.

[mr.MikeD]

great episodes, definitely worth the slow start yesterday. great music throughout too.

the only way that episode would be better is if the guy detonating the bombed yelled "this hour has 22 minutes, bitches!" as he did it.

[clayj41]

DMBc is a lost cause. However, I'll be in the Alpine 07 thread whenever it may pop up.

:thumbsup That's what I'm waiting for. The other thread is dead. I can't wait til all the regulars start posting again!

[Bartender84]

First hour and 50 minutes: This is a good season. A little bit of a slow start, but I expect things to pick up soon. I like how Jack is a little more vulnerable instead of just reverting back to badass mode right away.

Last 10 minutes: :lorraine :lorraine :ugh :eek :eek :eek :violent :twenty4

[tedies]

yeah last ten minutes was unreal! very sad about curtis :lorraine anyways great great start to a season and lives up to past seasons so far. And jack's character development :thumbsup

[Tiduwho]

He is Dr. Romano from ER

Thank you, wow. Thanks.

[temptedcandyman]

i've seen every season, every episode, and holy shit...

did anybody else feel like throwing up right when jack did? cause i think i almost did, i love curtis, no way did that just happen.

oh, and guarenteed, the nuke situation will die down before 3:00 PM and the real threat will start lol just like the past seasons (even though this season is establishing itself very different)

also, its great to have a Palmer in the presidents office again.

wow.:eek

[tedies]

i've seen every season, every episode, and holy shit...

did anybody else feel like throwing up right when jack did? cause i think i almost did, i love curtis, no way did that just happen.

oh, and guarenteed, the nuke situation will die down before 3:00 PM and the real threat will start lol just like the past seasons (even though this season is establishing itself very different)

also, its great to have a Palmer in the presidents office again.

wow.:eek
yeah curtis' death was probably the second worst on this show for me (tony :lorraine ) I really was mad at jack, i mean he didnt have to shoot him in the chestplate did he? Jack is going to suprise us alot this season i think :twenty4

[DMBfan41]

I'd say that Curtis' death was easily the saddest. His face was just so sad after. Just heartbreaking.

I'm guessing his replacement will be Rick Schroeder. Won't be the same

[temptedcandyman]

wow way to remind me about tony i almost forgot... thats why 24 is so damn good, they build up amazing characters.. and then make us love them, they die, but somehow we always keep crawlin back.. hah addiction.

RIP:
Curtis (biggest badass next to jack)
Tony
Edgar :(
Teri
too many others in past seasons to remember lol

[kjzz12]

So yeah, the town that got blown up? Valencia, CA? When I'm not in Provo for school, that's where I live. Talk about freaky.

[tedies]

wow way to remind me about tony i almost forgot... thats why 24 is so damn good, they build up amazing characters.. and then make us love them, they die, but somehow we always keep crawlin back.. hah addiction.

RIP:
Curtis (biggest badass next to jack)
Tony
Edgar :(
Teri
too many others in past seasons to remember lol
don't forget a shocking David Palmer death in the first minute of last season followed by Michelle. but they do cast well. They were saying in the E true holllywood story about 24 that when a character gets really popular they like to kill them off! They are really cruel over there at fox

[Tiduwho]

So yeah, the town that got blown up? Valencia, CA? When I'm not in Provo for school, that's where I live. Talk about freaky.


Haha, wow! That definitely is. That had to be great for all the people watching it there. I don't think I have to worry about that here in my little Wisconsin town.

[Audrey]

great episodes, definitely worth the slow start yesterday. great music throughout too.

the only way that episode would be better is if the guy detonating the bombed yelled "this hour has 22 minutes, bitches!" as he did it.


:thumbsup haha ... not used to seeing Majumder in a serious role!

[dobyblue]

**spoilers beware***
You can wrap spoiler tags around spoilers if you're not quoting another post.

using the [ and ] brackets place the word spoiler where you would normally put quote and /quote

Cheers! :)

[dobyblue]

For me the top four most disturbing and/or saddening episodes so far have been

#1 - S3.18 (Chappelle/Train Yard)
#2 - S5.1 (David Palmer)
#3 - S1.24 (Teri Bauer)
#4 - S6.4 (Curtis/Nuclear)
#5 - S2.15 (George Mason's sacrifice)

[Matt]

Where is that dinky guy with glasses and an earpiece that is the Head of the Super Secret Adventure Club that were telling President Nixon what to do last year from? He's so familiar and I know I've seen him in a bunch of things.

Previews are spoilers!!! SPOILER TAG!

[Matt]

Yes, people need to become familiar with the spoiler tag. And yes, PREVIEWS ARE SPOILERS. I've banned people before for ignoring this!

[nolan8or]

the last 15 minutes of the show was unreal, the most intense tv ive ever watched

[dmbwadeo]

great episodes, definitely worth the slow start yesterday. great music throughout too.

the only way that episode would be better is if the guy detonating the bombed yelled "this hour has 22 minutes, bitches!" as he did it.

Nice Canadian content reference!

[41ravens]

Yes, people need to become familiar with the spoiler tag. And yes, PREVIEWS ARE SPOILERS. I've banned people before for ignoring this!

not only did he ban them, he bit them in the neck and then shot them in the chestplate.

[DMBBonas07]

not only did he ban them, he bit them in the neck and then shot them in the chestplate.
:lol :lol

[stgeorg3]

Does anyone have idea of websites where they stream 24 from last night?
Thanks a bunch!

[mit0313]

Does anyone have idea of websites where they stream 24 from last night?
Thanks a bunch!

http://www.yourtvlinks.com/24.html

[stgeorg3]

http://www.yourtvlinks.com/24.html

You are amazing!!! Thanks so much!!!

[Bron Yr Aur]

For me the top four most disturbing and/or saddening episodes so far have been

#1 - S3.18 (Chappelle/Train Yard)
#2 - S5.1 (David Palmer)
#3 - S1.24 (Teri Bauer)
#4 - S6.4 (Curtis/Nuclear)
#5 - S2.15 (George Mason's sacrifice)

I'd have to say I completely agree....

PS, I didn't use the spoiler tags because i figured nobody would read it then...since it's from the shows that have already happened, I figured it would be fine to post and I just notified those who may have not seen the episode yet that there were spoilers....

[GSUdawg521]

Does anyone know where I can get a download of that Season 6 prequel from? It used to be 24trailer.com but that site's gone and it just redirects you to Fox's site for the show. It's that one where the two "Americans" take Jack from the Chinese prison, drive around the desert in the Toyota and then it turns out to be a setup.

Can't find it online anywhere, thanks!

[LaDude]

So with Curtis out of the picture, could this open the door for a Chase return?

Also – Don’t Chase and Kim live in Valencia? Hope they were on vacation!

[tedies]

So with Curtis out of the picture, could this open the door for a Chase return?

Also – Don’t Chase and Kim live in Valencia? Hope they were on vacation!
Doubtful at best, Kim is said not to return this season and they mentioned last season that her a chase had split. Also i think they already have someone lined up

[watchtower86]

I just watched episodes 3 and 4 today. I had a meeting last night while they were on, so I watched them on alluc.org. The newest episode was amazing. As the seasons have gone on, the way Jack has developed emotionally is phenomenal. God, I love this show.

[dobyblue]

Yeah Kim and Chase split up which is why she was with C. Thomas Howell in Season 5.

The new CTU agent is Rick Schroeder from Silver Spoons/NYPD Blue

[AlpineValley804]

I just love having this feeling with 24...the feeling of having no idea what could possibly happen next.

[wvumascotdmb]

I will definately miss Curtis! I had a feeling it was going to happen last night! I thought it was coming when the terrorist dropped the gernade near the C4!

The only good that could come from losing Curtis who I loved would be.......


TONY! :) NOW THAT WOULD BE THE SHIT!

[tedies]

I will definately miss Curtis! I had a feeling it was going to happen last night! I thought it was coming when the terrorist dropped the gernade near the C4!

The only good that could come from losing Curtis who I loved would be.......


TONY! :) NOW THAT WOULD BE THE SHIT!
you do know thats not possible

[wvumascotdmb]

you do know thats not possible

He came back in S4....we never heard if he survived or not last season! Why is this not possible?

[tedies]

He came back in S4....we never heard if he survived or not last season! Why is this not possible?
because they clearly stated he was dead last season, also they showed his dead body being covered up. He no longer works on 24

[wvumascotdmb]

because they clearly stated he was dead last season, also they showed his dead body being covered up. He no longer works on 24

Which episode was this? I must have missed it!
:lorraine :lorraine :lorraine

[colegibson]

:multi


This is great. Life tips from Jack Bauer.


Check them out: http://men.msn.com/articlees.aspx?cp-documentid=1628457&GT1=8991



:twenty4

[DMBBonas07]

those are great

[tedies]

Which episode was this? I must have missed it!
:lorraine :lorraine :lorraine
im not positive what episode (later episode) but I am very certain that he is dead and im sure someone will back me up here

[GSUdawg521]

im not positive what episode (later episode) but I am very certain that he is dead and im sure someone will back me up here

http://www.fox.com/24/profiles/season5/ta.htm

and from episode 13
http://www.fox.com/24/episodes/season5/7pm.htm

7:59 P.M.
Jack enters the clinic and finds Tony and Burke on the ground. Gasping his last breath of life, Tony tells Jack that he couldn’t do it. Jack clutches Tony’s head. Tony dies, and Jack cries with him still in his arms.

[tedies]

http://www.fox.com/24/profiles/season5/ta.htm

and from episode 13
http://www.fox.com/24/episodes/season5/7pm.htm
thanks, i wish he wasnt dead but he sure will not be returning to the show:shrug

[joepsu0985]

I just watched the first four hours finally. At first I really wasnt impressed and was getting a little ticked off. Jack getting away was pretty lame and not dramatic even though he did go vampire on that guy. Taj, really shouldnt have played a terrorist in my opinion. My friend told me something crazy was going to happen at the end. I had a feeling curtis was done with the show this year after being on hiatus during some episodes of last season.

But holly hell, Jack killing him really shocked the shit out of me and it seems like he has been through enough. I dont think we will see Mr. Bauer after this season.

And the ending with the nuke. That was the best TV i have seen in years. I was floored. The music, the look on Jack's face was brilliant. This season is going to be right near the top. Wow..

[joepsu0985]

don't forget a shocking David Palmer death in the first minute of last season followed by Michelle. but they do cast well. They were saying in the E true holllywood story about 24 that when a character gets really popular they like to kill them off! They are really cruel over there at fox

Curtis was more of an impact. Him and Jack go way back. It was totally unexpected. Palmer has was targeted in season one, edgar was a fan favorite, but really not a big character. Curtis on the other hand was completly shocking and Jack killing him iced the cake.

I hope the writers pulled out all the stops this year, so far, its A+++

[tedies]

Curtis was more of an impact. Him and Jack go way back. It was totally unexpected. Palmer has was targeted in season one, edgar was a fan favorite, but really not a big character. Curtis on the other hand was completly shocking and Jack killing him iced the cake.

I hope the writers pulled out all the stops this year, so far, its A+++
You are 100% right, curtis' death was more of a shock/impact. someone made a list of sad deaths and neglected to mention president palmer. I am still mourning :(

[DynastyDrummer1]

I dont think we will see Mr. Bauer after this season

i thought keifer sutherland re-up'ed his contract with fox last year?

or maybe i'm wrong...

[Matt]

You are 100% right, curtis' death was more of a shock/impact. someone made a list of sad deaths and neglected to mention president palmer. I am still mourning :(

See I totally disagree. Previous attempt on Palmer's life or not, who could have expected that within the first 3 minutes of a season you'd see Palmer get hit? That was devestating to watch. Curtis had an attitude towards Assad the entire episode, so you knew something was going to happen. So in that aspect, it wasn't totally out of left field. Still surprising, though.

i thought keifer sutherland re-up'ed his contract with fox last year?

or maybe i'm wrong...

During Season 5 he signed on with Fox for at least 3 more seasons as Jack Bauer. [That'd be Day 6, Day 7, Day 8] That doesn't mean that he'll still be alive (nothing's guaranteed in this show.) Here's something interesting:

http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=24day7.com
http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=24day8.com
http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=24day9.com
http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=24day10.com
http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=24day11.com
http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=24day12.com

Looks like FOX pulled a "Just in case" last september :)

[joepsu0985]

See I totally disagree. Previous attempt on Palmer's life or not, who could have expected that within the first 3 minutes of a season you'd see Palmer get hit? That was devestating to watch. Curtis had an attitude towards Assad the entire episode, so you knew something was going to happen. So in that aspect, it wasn't totally out of left field. Still surprising, though.


I can see where you were comming from, but seing Jack the way he was after he shot Curtis was the most vulnerable we have seen him as of yet in his 6 days. Then that nuke going off right after was just brilliant writing. Not once have we had a wide scale terrorist attack take place that is going to kill 100s of thousands. How the hell is jack going to deal with that?

[dobyblue]

You are 100% right, curtis' death was more of a shock/impact. someone made a list of sad deaths and neglected to mention president palmer. I am still mourning :(

If you're referring to me I didn't neglect that one at all.

For me the top four most disturbing and/or saddening episodes so far have been

#1 - S3.18 (Chappelle/Train Yard)
#2 - S5.1 (David Palmer)
#3 - S1.24 (Teri Bauer)
#4 - S6.4 (Curtis/Nuclear)
#5 - S2.15 (George Mason's sacrifice)

To me Palmer's death was the most saddening but not the most disturbing. S3.18 is the only episode that's ever left me totally numb and seriously disturbed. S3.18 is, without question, the most disturbing episode 24 has EVER done, regardless of how you felt about Ryan Chappelle.

[Bartndrpleez]

To me Palmer's death was the most saddening but not the most disturbing. S3.18 is the only episode that's ever left me totally numb and seriously disturbed. S3.18 is, without question, the most disturbing episode 24 has EVER done, regardless of how you felt about Ryan Chappelle.

I totally agree. I was sick to my stomach when I watched that episode. Just the way the whole thing went down, it was unbelievable. I still can't believe I've been watching this show since I was a senior in high school and now I've graduated college...man, how time flies...:rolleyes

[tedies]

wow way to remind me about tony i almost forgot... thats why 24 is so damn good, they build up amazing characters.. and then make us love them, they die, but somehow we always keep crawlin back.. hah addiction.

RIP:
Curtis (biggest badass next to jack)
Tony
Edgar :(
Teri
too many others in past seasons to remember lol
Dobyblue: This was the list i was referring too, and yeah chappelle's death was fucked up it made me feel like 5 different emotions

[colegibson]

I'm a little behind because I'm just now watching the first episode on iTunes, but did anyone else notice that CTU switched from PC's to Apples?

I wonder how much Apple is paying for that little advertisement.

[Trippin4136]

To me Palmer's death was the most saddening but not the most disturbing. S3.18 is the only episode that's ever left me totally numb and seriously disturbed. S3.18 is, without question, the most disturbing episode 24 has EVER done, regardless of how you felt about Ryan Chappelle.

That was the fork in the road for the show overall. Up until the execution of Ryan Chappelle, Jack was still a guy (character) who would, yes, do bad/unorthodox/illegal things but it was always in the best intention and for the best outcome. He always used antogonists (terrorists/accomplices) to reach the ends of his means. Jack had awful things happen to him through his backstory and after Teri's death and such. But the killing of Ryan Chappelle is when his character, and essentially the show, diverged from the "do-ers of good do what it takes to protect all that is good" to the dark twisted side of it all; to the dark, twisted and anguished side of Jack Bauer. No longer was he a man that had boundaries for his acts or a man that never went outside the boundaries of protecting the innocent and only exploiting the bad. The murder of Ryan Chappelle is how we've gotten to the Jack we see today. The Jack that broke down in the final moments of Season 3, the Jack that had barely a reaction to the death of Paul Raines, the Jack that had no qualms about kidnapping the President, the office he gave his life to protect. The Jack Bauer we saw expose himself in the final 20 minutes of the 4th hour of Season 6. The murder of Ryan Chappelle is what showed that ALL bets were off in 24 and that anything could happen and anyone could be used to justify the means to the end.

[Trippin4136]

I'm a little behind because I'm just now watching the first episode on iTunes, but did anyone else notice that CTU switched from PC's to Apples?

I wonder how much Apple is paying for that little advertisement.

you also notice how not EVERYONE drives a Ford now?

[Bartndrpleez]

you also notice how not EVERYONE drives a Ford now?

Ford's been prominent on the show for a few years now haven't they?

[Designer43]

Ford's been prominent on the show for a few years now haven't they?

Yes they have been. Every year up to this season the season opener has been sponsored by Ford and presented commercial-free. On top of all of the CTU vehicles being Ford trucks.

[Trippin4136]

Through S4, EVERYONE drove Ford's from my recollection. Not just the CTU guys, everyone.

[joepsu0985]

If you're referring to me I didn't neglect that one at all.



To me Palmer's death was the most saddening but not the most disturbing. S3.18 is the only episode that's ever left me totally numb and seriously disturbed. S3.18 is, without question, the most disturbing episode 24 has EVER done, regardless of how you felt about Ryan Chappelle.

Damn...this is the episode of season 3 I am about to watch. I hate the guy to be honest. I cant stand him or Sherry Palmer.

I was more angry with Palmer's death than anything. He was a kick ass prez. His brother seems like a little bitch to me after watchign the first 4 hours of season 6. He just isnt an intimidating figure that David was. And their sister, is really getting on my nerves with her whole lawyer act.

Also, I dont like the people who are running CTU. They dont seem like the people who should be running it. And Taj, being a terroist was very laughable.

Does anyone think Audrey and Kim will be back on the show? Or do you think they got written off?

[Trippin4136]

I think Jack saying "don't tell Audrey or Kim that I'm back" was the writers putting away any hope of their return. I do not expect either back. Though, maybe, MAYBE Audrey makes a brief return very late in the season. Kim, forget about her. It's over.

[watchtower86]

Yes they have been. Every year up to this season the season opener has been sponsored by Ford and presented commercial-free. On top of all of the CTU vehicles being Ford trucks.
This is the first season where we're seeing someone drive a different car. Ray was driving a VW Jetta or Passat to deliver the arming device. Assad was driving an Audi they took from a house.

[joepsu0985]

Yup...they used to drive like Taruses(sp?) and stuff

[dobyblue]

That was the fork in the road for the show overall. Up until the execution of Ryan Chappelle, Jack was still a guy (character) who would, yes, do bad/unorthodox/illegal things but it was always in the best intention and for the best outcome. He always used antogonists (terrorists/accomplices) to reach the ends of his means. Jack had awful things happen to him through his backstory and after Teri's death and such. But the killing of Ryan Chappelle is when his character, and essentially the show, diverged from the "do-ers of good do what it takes to protect all that is good" to the dark twisted side of it all; to the dark, twisted and anguished side of Jack Bauer. No longer was he a man that had boundaries for his acts or a man that never went outside the boundaries of protecting the innocent and only exploiting the bad. The murder of Ryan Chappelle is how we've gotten to the Jack we see today. The Jack that broke down in the final moments of Season 3, the Jack that had barely a reaction to the death of Paul Raines, the Jack that had no qualms about kidnapping the President, the office he gave his life to protect. The Jack Bauer we saw expose himself in the final 20 minutes of the 4th hour of Season 6. The murder of Ryan Chappelle is what showed that ALL bets were off in 24 and that anything could happen and anyone could be used to justify the means to the end.

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

Great post Jon, great post. I agree with your assesments completely.

[Bron Yr Aur]

That was the fork in the road for the show overall. Up until the execution of Ryan Chappelle, Jack was still a guy (character) who would, yes, do bad/unorthodox/illegal things but it was always in the best intention and for the best outcome. He always used antogonists (terrorists/accomplices) to reach the ends of his means. Jack had awful things happen to him through his backstory and after Teri's death and such. But the killing of Ryan Chappelle is when his character, and essentially the show, diverged from the "do-ers of good do what it takes to protect all that is good" to the dark twisted side of it all; to the dark, twisted and anguished side of Jack Bauer. No longer was he a man that had boundaries for his acts or a man that never went outside the boundaries of protecting the innocent and only exploiting the bad. The murder of Ryan Chappelle is how we've gotten to the Jack we see today. The Jack that broke down in the final moments of Season 3, the Jack that had barely a reaction to the death of Paul Raines, the Jack that had no qualms about kidnapping the President, the office he gave his life to protect. The Jack Bauer we saw expose himself in the final 20 minutes of the 4th hour of Season 6. The murder of Ryan Chappelle is what showed that ALL bets were off in 24 and that anything could happen and anyone could be used to justify the means to the end.

I agree....but I really think the start to this was at the beginning of S3. That was definitely the darkest of all of the seasons, and it began right at the start. I mean, they started the season off with Jack's heroin addiction, Jack starting the prison riot...I mean, yeah, they were already breaking the boundaries even before Chappelle's death...That was an extremely gutsy season, and although some stuff fell flat (as always in 24), the good stuff was some of the best they've ever done. I mean, holy shit, what a season.

[Trippin4136]

true...the H addiction, the roulette in the prison, knocking out Chase, etc all those things where signs. But the execution of Chappelle was really the point of divergence.

Season 3, unquestionably, ranks behind S1 for me in season rankings.

[Bron Yr Aur]

true...the H addiction, the roulette in the prison, knocking out Chase, etc all those things where signs. But the execution of Chappelle was really the point of divergence.

Season 3, unquestionably, ranks behind S1 for me in season rankings.

Agreed on both counts. All of that really led up to the killing of Chappelle, and then cutting off Chase's hand and Jack's breakdown that ended the season.

[Bartndrpleez]

I think Jack saying "don't tell Audrey or Kim that I'm back" was the writers putting away any hope of their return. I do not expect either back. Though, maybe, MAYBE Audrey makes a brief return very late in the season. Kim, forget about her. It's over.

This is most likely true, but in the context of the story, wouldn't you think word would somehow get to Audrey and/or Kim that Jack was helping CTU once again. I mean it didn't take long for the Chinese to somehow figure out Jack was alive, but then again Audrey or Kim don't have those kinds of resources. Then again, Audrey does, working for the Department of Defense...so, who knows?

[Trippin4136]

I'm of the belief that Logan sold out Jack to the Chinese.

[Bartndrpleez]

I'm of the belief that Logan sold out Jack to the Chinese.

Yeah, that could be true...that wasn't disclosed though right? Maybe that will surface later in the season...

I read that both President Logan and Mrs. Logan are due back mid-way through the season, so maybe that will be part of it? Jack goes to talk to the ex-President and asks him if he sold him out? Could be...

[dobyblue]

Season 3
Season 5
Season 2
Season 1
Season 4

That's my rankings - I already know most people disagree with me on my low ranking of Season 1, but trust me it's not low, I just preferred Season 2 ever-so-slightly more.

[Trippin4136]

1
3
5
4
2 - Although the first half of this season was FANTASTIC....the 2nd half was just so vanilla I thought and thus it drops to the bottom.

I have considered bumping 2 ahead of 4. The ridiculous, all-over terror attacks of 4 was a little too outrageous for my tastes.

[DaveismyWeapon]

This is the first season where we're seeing someone drive a different car. Ray was driving a VW Jetta or Passat to deliver the arming device. Assad was driving an Audi they took from a house.
Actually Assad was driving a Toyota Yaris. I know this b/c my gf has the same one, color and everything. Toyota is a big sponsor as well. Check out each season's prequels and you are overloaded with Toyota's.

[joepsu0985]

Im almost done with season 3 and it is the best IMO.

3
1
4
5
2---first half was great, second was kind of lame.

[taphntm]

so anyway, when jack shot curtis.... that was like...... so powerful, yes, I know, 3 days ago, shut up eric

[DaveismyWeapon]

For anyone who doesn't know about this yet:
The Random Jack Bauer Fact site http://www.notrly.com/jackbauer/index.php

[Bron Yr Aur]

1
3
5
4
2 - Although the first half of this season was FANTASTIC....the 2nd half was just so vanilla I thought and thus it drops to the bottom.

I have considered bumping 2 ahead of 4. The ridiculous, all-over terror attacks of 4 was a little too outrageous for my tastes.

4 was way too outrageous for me...

I say 1, 3, 2, 5, 4....

[temptedcandyman]

i find it to hard to rate the seasons.. to me they all really blend together into one great storyline... i can't play favorites lol

but season three was damn good!

[Bartender84]

3
1
5
2




4

[DMBBonas07]

is it monday yet...dammit all

[Matt]

It's funny how Season 3 is considered one of the betters, now. I too think it's one of the better ones, but somewhere in the middle of that season I started to feel very un-24-like when watching it. The whole Mexico stretch was very odd to me.

However, the last 8 episodes of that season are as strong as any other 8 during the entire series. Saunders was a great villain.

My ranking?

1 - Drama perfection. You can't get better than the first half (Gaines) of this season, and when the Drazens come into it - it just gets deeper.
2 - You saw who some characters really were in this one; and I loved the cliffhanger ending. I still get chills watching it.
3 - Probably the most balls-out sprint ending of them all. And awesome. Incredibly dark, but in hindsight, a nice departure from the norm.
5 - Logan was one of my favorite characters yet, and the story was gripping and had tons of awesome twists.
4 - Didn't like the one main villain (Marwan) aspect, although I loved the return of Mandy!

[taphntm]

I've only seen 3 seasons, but I would say

1
5
4

[zachyd]

So far, I've seen two seasons, and I would say:

4
5

[HolyCow]

I am trying to find the 24 seasons )especially 1 on Daily Motion. I have no idea how to search them... i have typed in 24 1x1, 24 S01E01... lots of stuff


Can anyone help me?

[nolan8or]

i've tried figuring out which seasons i thought were the best, but looking back at em all it's impossible to tell. i think i like 3, 5, and 2 the most. hopefully this season will be the best one

[Matt]

I am trying to find the 24 seasons )especially 1 on Daily Motion. I have no idea how to search them... i have typed in 24 1x1, 24 S01E01... lots of stuff


Can anyone help me?
Honestly, Target has S1 on sale for $20. Just snag it and you'll have a piece of TV history forever. ;)

[Bartndrpleez]

Honestly, Target has S1 on sale for $20. Just snag it and you'll have a piece of TV history forever. ;)

Aaaaand how. My only problem is this: I KNOW once this show goes off the air (whenever that is, 3-4 years?) they will do a super-duper extreme box set with every season for like $250-300, which will of course make the per season price MUCH lower than each individual season. I already own seasons 1 and 2 but I bought those when they first came out. I'm very hesitant to buy anymore seasons because I know once the show ends and all the individual seasons are released, they're going to release some amazing box set worth every penny.

But then again, not everybody is DVD freak like me, so for now, go nuts and buy Season 1. :)

[domi0036]

Hey,

I just watched 24 for the first time this year, I saw the first 4 hours and I'm obviously hooked. Is it worth going back and watching the previous seasons eventhough I've seen what I've seen from this year?

Thanks,

[watchtower86]

Completely worth it. I just started watching the show last season, and there is so much back story that you don't get unless you watch the other seasons. Everything last year with Tony was completely beyond me because I'd never seen any of the first seasons.

[joepsu0985]

Yeah its worth watching all the seasons. You will appreciate all the characters even more when you know everyone's story. Its not necessary, but it makes the show 100x great if you know the back story IMO.

[spanishricehd]

Don't know if anyone's seen this site yet.

http://www.jackbauerisgod.com

[Bron Yr Aur]

Aaaaand how. My only problem is this: I KNOW once this show goes off the air (whenever that is, 3-4 years?) they will do a super-duper extreme box set with every season for like $250-300, which will of course make the per season price MUCH lower than each individual season. I already own seasons 1 and 2 but I bought those when they first came out. I'm very hesitant to buy anymore seasons because I know once the show ends and all the individual seasons are released, they're going to release some amazing box set worth every penny.

But then again, not everybody is DVD freak like me, so for now, go nuts and buy Season 1. :)

Yeah I dunno....tv DVDs are so ridiculously expensive, and I agree...the companies put out so many editions, box sets, etc, that it's just ridiculous. I mean, damn, they released the first four episodes of THIS season after last weekend. Money-hungry bastards.

[DMBfan41]

if you asked me to list my favorite episodes or favorite seasons, i really don't know if i could.

But, i can give you a loong list of favorite moments

[joepsu0985]

Just watch for best buy and circuit city for 24 dvd specials. I snagged mine for $20 a piece at best buy the day after christmas.

[AlpineValley804]

My own personal prediction for much later in the season...It's pretty major, so I'd advise you stay away from reading it if you really don't want to have even the slightest clue of what may happen.

I sense that Wayne Palmer will come out of his shell and become a really good President. There was an interview with the actor who plays Buchanan and he said there is a huge shocker that's lined up for pretty late in the season. I'm calling now that Palmer will make a very good speech to the American people, and then when the speech is done, he'll get assassinated. The series has not yet had an assassination of a President while still in office. Remember that Keeler did live in Season 4.

[AlpineValley804]

My personal rankings...

Season 1
Season 5
Season 3
Season 2











Season 4

[joepsu0985]

i think there will be something to do with Kosovo in this season. Or we will find something about Jack's history that we didnt know in the first 5 seasons. Also, I think Logan will be back for something

[Bron Yr Aur]

My own personal prediction for much later in the season...It's pretty major, so I'd advise you stay away from reading it if you really don't want to have even the slightest clue of what may happen.

I sense that Wayne Palmer will come out of his shell and become a really good President. There was an interview with the actor who plays Buchanan and he said there is a huge shocker that's lined up for pretty late in the season. I'm calling now that Palmer will make a very good speech to the American people, and then when the speech is done, he'll get assassinated. The series has not yet had an assassination of a President while still in office. Remember that Keeler did live in Season 4.

Thisis also what I was thinking....

I mean, anyone else see the parallels between Palmers and Kennedy's...Wayne's doomed as far as I see it.

[joepsu0985]

just finished watching season 3. This was the only season i missed. I had a ton of stuff to do my senior year of HS and couldnt catch the show that often, but I must say it was the deepest of all the seasons and the darkest. I loved the idea of the bio-terror, and the story line was very good. I didnt get bored the entire 6 discs. I also think it was the first season where we saw jack so vulnerable. The ending where is was breaking down and just went right back to CTU was that point. I also think we learned a lot from the characters and Chloe being introduced was great. Her character from season 4-5 change drastically. On to season 4.

[joepsu0985]

If anyone has season 4 on dvd please watch the Season 4 prequel. There is one line right at the beginning that may be the best of Jack in the entire 5 seasons.

Jack is called into the office and is fired. Erin Driscole offers to find him a position. Jack goes, "I can find my own fucking job Erin," and walks out of the office. That shit is classic. Too bad it was never seen on tv.