Official 24 Discussion (Greatest Show Ever)

[Mel4AU]

A. Jack is comically badass.


B. The CHINAMEN are back!!!!

Chinamen is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please.

[F-A89]

I half-expected Doyle to open the second suitcase and set off the nuclear bomb through a trip-wire... AAAAAAND the series gets cut short...

That was really awesome, I expect nothing less from Jack Bauer. Now it looks like we have a few more episodes to tie up the China / Audrey Raines / Jack's dad storylines...

Excellent episode, I couldn't ask for anything more.

Dan

I expected him to open the second suitcase and find it empty or something. CLIFFHANGER! But I'm glad they finally got those nukes, because hunting for them until the end of the season would have been :BANG

Amazing episode, and next week's looks good too :thumbsup

[F-A89]

Chinamen is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please.

Or chink.


j/k

[bdfresh62]

I don't think I've ever squeezed my face as hard as I did this entire episode.

SOLID.

Damn, Jack.

Best line ever!

That was a super intense episode.

[bradshaw06]

as doyle said after seeing jacks handy work, damn jack

just awesome episode. finally jack killed some people, and that fight with abu holy crap had me nervous.

[|) /\/\ |3]

Chinamen is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please.

Are you being sarcastic? im really kinda just wondering cause if your not u should chill, he's refering to chinese terrorists, so chinamen is a pretty good word to use compared to others. and their not american

[dreamingtreeIU]

its from the big lebowski dude

[Mel4AU]

Are you being sarcastic? im really kinda just wondering cause if your not u should chill, he's refering to chinese terrorists, so chinamen is a pretty good word to use compared to others. and their not american

Has no one seen The Big Lebowski?

[dreamingtreeIU]

Has no one seen The Big Lebowski?



it appears not

[Mel4AU]

it appears not

A shame, no?

[Tiduwho]

Chinamen is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please.


Shut the fuck up Donnie.

[dreamingtreeIU]

A shame, no?



yea, they're missing out

[Mel4AU]

Great movie. GREAT EPISODE.

[JorgeCavos]

One of, if not the best episode of the season. As soon as the phone was handed to Jack I said "Audrey", and low and behold- it was her. Goddammit. Now we're moving from nukes to gooks.

[joepsu0985]

I knew Audrey couldnt be dead. Damn chinamen got her. Those pesky guys just dont want to go away. Its about time Jack killed someone (ala. Saddam). Brings back memories where he cut the guys head off. Thats the good ole' Jack.

on a side note, in my policing class we were talking about using torture on terrorists and how far should we go. Needless to say, some kid goes, "Call Jack Bauer, he will get the job done"

[temptedcandyman]

Brings back memories where he cut the guys head off. Thats the good ole' Jack.

on a side note, in my policing class we were talking about using torture on terrorists and how far should we go. Needless to say, some kid goes, "Call Jack Bauer, he will get the job done"

:thumbsup thats awesome man.

thank god jack started killing people again. the entire episode was a surprise, the bluff of the nuke, jack faking his death, the return of audrey.. wow. :twenty4

<3:rolleyes

[F-A89]

:thumbsup thats awesome man.

thank god jack started killing people again. the entire episode was a surprise, the bluff of the nuke, jack faking his death, the return of audrey.. wow. :twenty4

<3:rolleyes

i'm still reeling from this episode. sad, i know

[UNC41]

Last night was the 24 that I know and love.

[meatball41]

I agree. A lot of this season has been utter fluff and crap. I do like what happened with Gradenko from Monday however. The bombs are now out there under the control of god know who. It will be interesting to see how inept CTU handles this.

"Show me your head" redeemed the episode. I just can't over how horrid and unnecessary everything that goes at CTU is.

But, any positive or cool storyline they had going this season, they've totally bailed on.

a) The Chinese comment about how the US gave up something huge for Jack
b) Jack's father and his relation to the attacks of S5/Palmer assassination.
c) Audrey's "death" - although i agree, this should have been left for the final hour or two.
I feel like they are building up to a great ending, but seriously 30 minutes of every hour is just bad writing and terrible action. It's really sad.

a)WRONG!!
b)Dunno yet..
c)WRONG!!

Don't EVER underestimate 24!!:twenty4

[AlpineValley804]

After last night's episode, I maybe blowing my perfect attendance record for all my classes next week so I can watch the episode when it airs. Trying to watch the episode on myspace today was not an experience I care to have again.

[mr.MikeD]

finally a good turn for a subpar season. decent ep last night. "damn, jack" might have been the best part.

[bdfresh62]

BTW, kudos to Matt or whoever changed the description of the 24um to read:

How about THAT kickass episode? 24 is back, baby.

:thumbsup :twenty4 :thumbsup

[Trippin4136]

a)WRONG!!
b)Dunno yet..
c)WRONG!!

Don't EVER underestimate 24!!:twenty4

You're talking to one of the godfathers of watching 24. I don't underestimate anything. I just expect more.

[jeff edwards]

BTW, kudos to Matt or whoever changed the description of the 24um to read:

How about THAT kickass episode? 24 is back, baby.

:thumbsup :twenty4 :thumbsup


Lets not get ahead of ourselves, this season in my opinion is fucking crap!
Only finally has it started to take off. I have been watching this show from the start I have never missed an episode but this year for some reason it just sucks.:twenty4

[JorgeCavos]

Saying it sucks is a little harsh I think. I think it's been good, but not what we're all used to. Yes, it could have been better, but after killing off most of the characters that the fanbase cares about, it's not easy to try and get the connection between the viewers and newer characters that they had with the older ones. Regardless, I still loved last nights episode, i'm curious where these last 7 episodes will take us.

[dreamingtreeIU]

anyone know where i can watch or download this weeks 24??

[JorgeCavos]

myspace.com/24

[Ev42]

anyone know where i can watch or download this weeks 24??

this is awesome site
http://www.tv-links.co.uk/

[tankdan]

BTW, kudos to Matt or whoever changed the description of the 24um to read:

How about THAT kickass episode? 24 is back, baby.

Wow... Truth be told, I have not ONCE noticed the actual description underneath the Forum title. Not once.

Should I start checking? Do the titles get changed often?

Dan

[Mel4AU]

It was so frustrating today trying to tell a coworker about what happened last night. I didn't want to tell her, because somehow it lost its fizzle when explained, but she begged.

[bdfresh62]

Wow... Truth be told, I have not ONCE noticed the actual description underneath the Forum title. Not once.

Should I start checking? Do the titles get changed often?

Dan

I don't know. I think it was stuck on 18 hours to go for a long time. This is the first time I've noticed something different.

[AlpineValley804]

Okay, I have been given some details leading up to a major spoiler for the ending of this season. I do not know the actual spoiler, but only open if you're curious on the details leading up and surrounding the actual spoiler.

The day ends, not sure if the conflict has been resolved, but considering how every other season ends, it can be assumed that the main conflict has been resolved. Anyways, Jack gets in his car, and sees someone that he is truly shocked to see. Person TBD says "Get in the car, Jack. I have a lot to tell you." The car goes off, and the clock ticks at the end of the hour. I do NOT know who this person is, but it's apparently from a very reliable source. But I would like to discuss it with anyone who is willing to make some prediction on who this said person could possibly be. My guesses is that it is someone who both Jack and we presume are dead.

My guesses:

Tony Almeida
Kate Warner
David Palmer
Ryan Chapelle
Christopher Henderson

[DynastyDrummer1]

"say hello to your brother"

MY best line of the show.

and you're right, watching 24 on myspace blows.

[HolyCow]

Great stuff! Wow.

[F-A89]

Okay, I have been given some details leading up to a major spoiler for the ending of this season. I do not know the actual spoiler, but only open if you're curious on the details leading up and surrounding the actual spoiler.

The day ends, not sure if the conflict has been resolved, but considering how every other season ends, it can be assumed that the main conflict has been resolved. Anyways, Jack gets in his car, and sees someone that he is truly shocked to see. Person TBD says "Get in the car, Jack. I have a lot to tell you." The car goes off, and the clock ticks at the end of the hour. I do NOT know who this person is, but it's apparently from a very reliable source. But I would like to discuss it with anyone who is willing to make some prediction on who this said person could possibly be. My guesses is that it is someone who both Jack and we presume are dead.

My guesses:

Tony Almeida
Kate Warner
David Palmer
Ryan Chapelle
Christopher Henderson


Damn. This spoiler doesn't spoil anything. Just leaves me with more questions :lol . Damn you 24!

[F-A89]

Lets not get ahead of ourselves, this season in my opinion is fucking crap!
Only finally has it started to take off. I have been watching this show from the start I have never missed an episode but this year for some reason it just sucks.:twenty4

IMO, the season premiere was strong and then it just fizzled until Monday night when it caught a second wind.

[AlpineValley804]

Damn. This spoiler doesn't spoil anything. Just leaves me with more questions :lol . Damn you 24!

I know! The wait for the season finale is going to be a loooong haul, because I want to know the answer!

[joepsu0985]

Okay, I have been given some details leading up to a major spoiler for the ending of this season. I do not know the actual spoiler, but only open if you're curious on the details leading up and surrounding the actual spoiler.

The day ends, not sure if the conflict has been resolved, but considering how every other season ends, it can be assumed that the main conflict has been resolved. Anyways, Jack gets in his car, and sees someone that he is truly shocked to see. Person TBD says "Get in the car, Jack. I have a lot to tell you." The car goes off, and the clock ticks at the end of the hour. I do NOT know who this person is, but it's apparently from a very reliable source. But I would like to discuss it with anyone who is willing to make some prediction on who this said person could possibly be. My guesses is that it is someone who both Jack and we presume are dead.

My guesses:

Tony Almeida
Kate Warner
David Palmer
Ryan Chapelle
Christopher Henderson


It cant be any of them. Though I do not know if we have ever saw one's body for sure. 3rd down on the list?

[AlpineValley804]

It cant be any of them. Though I do not know if we have ever saw one's body for sure. 3rd down on the list?

We did.

[F-A89]

It cant be any of them. Though I do not know if we have ever saw one's body for sure. 3rd down on the list?

It was under the sheet.

But you never know. This is 24.
I can see it now:
**** :"Jack, it was all planned..."
Camera zooms in on Jack's surprised face
Split Screen
Cue clock

[AlpineValley804]

Guys, I think there are people who do not want to know any hint of details whatsoever on what we maybe talking about so please do use spoiler tags.

If you don't know how to use them it's {spoiler}{/spoiler} around the text, except with regular brackets.

[DynastyDrummer1]

Okay, I have been given some details leading up to a major spoiler for the ending of this season. I do not know the actual spoiler, but only open if you're curious on the details leading up and surrounding the actual spoiler.

The day ends, not sure if the conflict has been resolved, but considering how every other season ends, it can be assumed that the main conflict has been resolved. Anyways, Jack gets in his car, and sees someone that he is truly shocked to see. Person TBD says "Get in the car, Jack. I have a lot to tell you." The car goes off, and the clock ticks at the end of the hour. I do NOT know who this person is, but it's apparently from a very reliable source. But I would like to discuss it with anyone who is willing to make some prediction on who this said person could possibly be. My guesses is that it is someone who both Jack and we presume are dead.

My guesses:

Tony Almeida
Kate Warner
David Palmer
Ryan Chapelle
Christopher Henderson



in response to that...
what about curtis? we never saw his body. tony survived getting shot in the neck and damn jack and curtis would have some things to talk about for sure

[AlpineValley804]

I really hope it's not Curtis, because honestly I never really cared for his character. He had no emotional depth before this season. Out of the characters that are presumed dead, Curtis would really be the only one I'd be disappointed with for a return.

[F-A89]

I'd be disappointed too. I think Christopher Henderson has a chance of coming back though - I don't remember seeing his body, and he got shot on his body (I think) and could have been wearing a bulletproof vest. I don't think Tony has a chance, because he died right in CTU, and if he survived, someone would have informed Jack.
I can't say anything about Kate and Chappelle because I've only seen Season 5, this season, and some of Season 3. btw, where'd you get the info from?

[AlpineValley804]

Kate Warner never died. But we never heard about her again since the beginning of Season 3. So there is a chance it is her, but I imagine it would be someone who is more involved in National Security. If it is someone who had no real involvement in national security whether they worked for CTU or were a villain, it would most likely be Teri, but that is EXTREMELY unlikely.

[F-A89]

Maybe it's not someone who's "dead" from a previous season. Season 6 is just about half over, so we don't know who'll "die" between now and the end. Considering the twists and turns of the show, it could be anyone from season 1 to 6, by a weird circumstance.

I just thought of Chase Edmunds. He left Kim because he couldn't deal with her grief. He could have been involved in anything since season 3. It would definitely be a HUGE surprise because he's been gone for two seasons. !!:bounce

[AlpineValley804]

I'm still laying odds on someone who we presumed was dead. James Badge Dale apparently does not want to come back to 24, so I don't think Chase will be returning. Before last night, people were talking to a guy on the 24 message board on IMDb who knew who it was and guessing who it was. When people guessed Audrey, the guy said the shocker was even bigger. I definitely think it's going to be someone who we all thought was dead. Nina Meyers is even a possibility.

[F-A89]

I read about him not wanting to return too, but in a 24 magazine interview, he said he had scheduling conflicts that didn't allow him to come back for season 5.
And are we sure that Logan's dead? But I doubt he's the one because he already got the "surprise" return this season, and it wouldn't be as big of a surprise the second time around.
I'm still hoping for Chase though, and Henderson has a chance.
It's hard to guess, which is a good thing.

[AlpineValley804]

I agree. With all the people they've killed off in the history of the show, it definitely leaves a higher list of options of who it could possibly be. Oh and also, Curtis is not the only one I'd be disappointed with if it was him returning from the dead. I would probably be even more disappointed if it were Edgar, which is damn near impossible anyway considering it was nerve gas that killed him. All I think I know for sure is, is that whoever the person is, they have a huge emotional connection to Jack.

[AlpineValley804]

A possibility that only just occurred to me. What if it's someone we never met? As in Jack's mother.

[AlpineValley804]

A possibility that only just occurred to me. What if it's someone we never met? As in Jack's mother.

[DynastyDrummer1]

A possibility that only just occurred to me. What if it's someone we never met? As in Jack's mother.


As much as I could see it maybe being Jack's mother, I don't think it would be that big suprise shocker that it's being said to be. They've pulled out Jack's brother and Jack's father, why not his mother sure, but if it's going to be a big shocker I hope it's someone that's from one of the first few seasons.

I think I just read someone say Nina Myers a few posts back maybe. She got lit up pretty good, I don't think it'll be her. It could be Ryan Chappelle, but that's pretty unlikely since Jack had the gun right to the back of his head before the camera pulled away. Maybe it was a fake kill who knows. Best bet for people that are "dead" would probably be Christopher Henderson, even though when he died he was bleeding out his mouth and had a pretty good death-like stare.

Who knows, maybe it could be Jack's dad at the end, it all depends on how this season plays out.

edit: shit...

[Mel4AU]

Good Lord, fix the spoiler!!

[Mel4AU]

Thanks! Heh.

[DynastyDrummer1]

Yah, it took me a few minutes to realize what I did/didn't do. Atleast I had time to edit it.

[AlpineValley804]

I'm hoping it's not Jack's mother either, and by the sounds of it, I think it is someone we have met before. But I was just throwing that possibility out.

[F-A89]

I'd be dissappointed too if it was Edgar. His character wasn't "big" enough to have a surprise comeback. The reaction would be more "Oh" than "Oh shit!".

I'm thinking it could be Jack's dad. We have no idea what's happened to him since he disappeared a few episodes ago. Jack seems like he's going to be too busy in the new Audrey storyline to find his father. And if he goes to China, then I don't see where papa Bauer is going to fit.

[AlpineValley804]

I'm thinking it will not be Papa Bauer. I didn't watch the preview for next week's episode, but I hear Palmer is not so up on helping Bauer out with finding Audrey. And by based off the beginning of the Bauer family story, at least Graem was not kept in the dark on Jack being taken captive by the Chinese. So there's a possibility that Philip had a bit of knowledge as well on what was going on with that story and perhaps even helping the Chinese out with Audrey being held captive. If Palmer stays out of Jack's quarrel with the Chinese, I think this is the perfect time for Phillip to enter back into the story to help Jack out if he has inside information on the Chinese. Jack's dad returning in the story wouldn't be a huge shocker because I think it was inevitable for it to happen sooner or later. My current guess is that it's someone who was in the earlier seasons and it was someone that we liked (and I know we pretty much all liked Nina, but liked like, not love to hate like. Jack needs a reason to just go in the car and talk to that person, but not want to blow their head off). I would say it's Tony or David.

[tankdan]

So... I think this "spoiler" joke is leaving some people in the dark... like me. How about we spoiler-tag stuff that's a spoiler and ALSO have actual discussion about the previous episode... MMMkay?

My question is this: why does CTU think Audrey is dead? Did they capture her a few months ago or have they been holding her as soon as they caught her snooping around? I mean, I don't think they knew about the Jack exchange more than a few weeks ahead of time, so it's not like they've been planning on blackmailing Jack all this time... he's been in their possession until earlier "today."

Seems odd that she is actually listed as 'deceasd' by CTU... Mole?

Dan

[F-A89]

If it's Tony or David, there'll be A LOT of explaining to do. Tony died in CTU - who helped him fake/cover up his death? Henderson, who also "died"?
And if it's David, then that's even more explaining than Tony simply because he was the President of the United States. Why would he not reveal he was alive, so he must have been in something big, and if that's the case, season 7 is going to be one hell of a season.

[AlpineValley804]

So... I think this "spoiler" joke is leaving some people in the dark... like me. How about we spoiler-tag stuff that's a spoiler and ALSO have actual discussion about the previous episode... MMMkay?

My question is this: why does CTU think Audrey is dead? Did they capture her a few months ago or have they been holding her as soon as they caught her snooping around? I mean, I don't think they knew about the Jack exchange more than a few weeks ahead of time, so it's not like they've been planning on blackmailing Jack all this time... he's been in their possession until earlier "today."

Seems odd that she is actually listed as 'deceasd' by CTU... Mole?

Dan

Feel free to discuss the previous episode, but why I would I talk about the previous episode when I got nothing really to say about it?

[F-A89]

So... I think this "spoiler" joke is leaving some people in the dark... like me. How about we spoiler-tag stuff that's a spoiler and ALSO have actual discussion about the previous episode... MMMkay?

My question is this: why does CTU think Audrey is dead? Did they capture her a few months ago or have they been holding her as soon as they caught her snooping around? I mean, I don't think they knew about the Jack exchange more than a few weeks ahead of time, so it's not like they've been planning on blackmailing Jack all this time... he's been in their possession until earlier "today."

Seems odd that she is actually listed as 'deceasd' by CTU... Mole?

Dan

My guess is that maybe CTU knew she was alive and that she was captured. But they knew if Jack knew that the Chinese had her, he'd do something stupid/heroic. It looks like he's going to do something drastic next week, accoding to the preview.

[relbizkit]

is there a site where i can watch the last 5 episodes , i know the fox myspace has but only past 3

[bdfresh62]

They might be on here:

http://tv-links.co.uk/index.do/1

[F-A89]

I'm going to miss the next episode because of work.


Damn it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxzovLECtGc
:twenty4

[tankdan]

I'm going to miss the next episode because of work.

Damn it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxzovLECtGc


I've seen that spot on Leno before but I've never seen a compilation of the "Damn It" lines, that was freaking hilarious! It's weird, sometimes it sounds so rehearsed and acted, and sometimes it's pure anger. Lord knows I'll be watching out for the "Damn It" lines from now on to see if they are believable!

Dan

[trippingant]

My guesses on the mystery person: Graem Bauer or Sherry Palmer

[Bron Yr Aur]

My guesses on the mystery person: Graem Bauer or Sherry Palmer

Yeah, probably :rolleyes

[tankdan]

This show is such a roller coaster. All I can do is roll my eyes.

It's like, "Ooo, I wonder what problem they will invent next in order to undo the past six hours of hard-work by true heroes."

I feel like I'm being violently yanked around whenever I'm watching this show.

*rolls eyes*

Wayne was an idiot for not getting medical help, he deserves to lose the presidency after risking his own health just to prove a point.

Dan

[Tiduwho]

Dag yo.....

[clayj41]

In the preview for next week's episode, Buchanan made the most frightening statement ever...

"Jack Bauer has gone rogue!"

[bdfresh62]

In the preview for next week's episode, Buchanan made the most frightening statement ever...

"Jack Bauer has gone rogue!"

CTU should be prepared for lots of ass kicking and dead agents...courtesy of Jack.

[AlpineValley804]

Terrific episode tonight. Great setup to oncoming events. Can't wait for next week. Glad to say that 24 is back in form.

[bradshaw06]

i felt like tonight was the first episode of a new season.

[F-A89]

Terrific episode tonight. Great setup to oncoming events. Can't wait for next week. Glad to say that 24 is back in form.

i felt like tonight was the first episode of a new season.

...And I missed it because of work.

And I repeat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxzovLECtGc

[AlpineValley804]

i felt like tonight was the first episode of a new season.

Is that good or bad?

[AlpineValley804]

...And I missed it because of work.

And I repeat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxzovLECtGc

http://www.myspace.com/548565

The episode will be up on that site tomorrow at least by 1:00 ET, perhaps earlier. My morning class is done at 12 so I usually watch it when I get back to my dorm room.

[joepsu0985]

My guesses on the mystery person: Graem Bauer or Sherry Palmer

Cant be either, both were shown dead.

[bradshaw06]

Is that good or bad?

i think its a good thing. its an unexpected twist, normally its the same terrorists the entire season, this time they are switching it up:thumbsup totally unexpected.

[DMBBonas07]

Cant be either, both were shown dead.
Its tv, anything can happen and this show proves it :lol

[kev87lads]

24 is on tonight and it's a shame this thread hasn't been touched since Tuesday. Thus. This has now been rectified.

(Note: I realize I don't post in this thread much, but I enjoy reading all of your opinions. I just couldn't believe the thread hasn't been touched in so long...)

[bradshaw06]

cant wait to see what happens tonight

[Ev42]

I hope Jack kills the head asian guy soon.

[bradshaw06]

I hope Jack kills the head asian guy soon.

:thumbsup i really cant stand that guy, just the way he talks annoys me

[F-A89]

cant wait to see what happens tonight

Same here :thumbsup

[Mel4AU]

Okay. I'm just now realizing that I forgot to catch up on last week's episode. Should I watch it tonight? Am I gonna be lost? I'm so disappointed.

[F-A89]

Okay. I'm just now realizing that I forgot to catch up on last week's episode. Should I watch it tonight? Am I gonna be lost? I'm so disappointed.

summary:
http://www.fox.com/24/episodes/11pm.htm

[F-A89]

OK, so umm...well?

[bradshaw06]

ctu blew it

[DMBfreak41]

oh man. I don't know if I can wait until next Monday.

dirty old man

[Mel4AU]

So Jack gave it all up for a crazy chihuahua-looking girl. Nice.

[bdfresh62]

Stupid Doyle. Gosh why can't CTU just listen when Jack speaks. Then the show would be called 12 instead of 24, and we wouldn't have filler episodes like tonight.

[Bron Yr Aur]

Great episode again...24 is really coming through again...they always seem to come up with some good stuff at the end of the seasons.

[F-A89]

I can't wait to find out what the hell is wrong with Audrey.

[JimiThang1]

I really want Jack to wake up at the end of this season and let this whole day be a dream...the story choices this season have been awful.

[Bron Yr Aur]

I really want Jack to wake up at the end of this season and let this whole day be a dream...the story choices this season have been awful.

Strongly disagree. There have been some weird, awkward moments and episodes, but this season, IMO, has come through IMO, and is better than Seasons 4 and 5...almost on the level of S2, still nowhere near S1 and S3 tho.

[Dougie981641]

I really want Jack to wake up at the end of this season and let this whole day be a dream...the story choices this season have been awful.
I was thinking this the other day. Not so much because of the stories but because how messed up it would be. Say at the end of the series Jack dies. What if they then show him waking up from a nighmare and everything looks like season 1. Throw in some deja vu.

Ok thats messed up.

[JimiThang1]

Strongly disagree. There have been some weird, awkward moments and episodes, but this season, IMO, has come through IMO, and is better than Seasons 4 and 5...almost on the level of S2, still nowhere near S1 and S3 tho.
So you like the techie drama and political nonsense that basically this whole season has focused on? This season has had a serious lack of Jack Bauer. He's almost non existent on the show.

[Ev42]

I really want Jack to wake up at the end of this season and let this whole day be a dream...the story choices this season have been awful.

:confused :rolleyes :shrug

[F-A89]

Strongly disagree. There have been some weird, awkward moments and episodes, but this season, IMO, has come through IMO, and is better than Seasons 4 and 5...almost on the level of S2, still nowhere near S1 and S3 tho.

I think Season 5 was more consistent with good episodes.

[F-A89]

I was thinking this the other day. Not so much because of the stories but because how messed up it would be. Say at the end of the series Jack dies. What if they then show him waking up from a nighmare and everything looks like season 1. Throw in some deja vu.

Ok thats messed up.

That would be a big upset

[F-A89]

So you like the techie drama and political nonsense that basically this whole season has focused on? This season has had a serious lack of Jack Bauer. He's almost non existent on the show.

To be honest, I wouldn't mind if, next season, Jack is absent for a couple episodes.

[Hurting_Donkey]

Lame episode, rehashed story line. Jack goes "rogue" again, gets arrested, will talk his way out of it because he is "the only one who can deal with the situation at hand"....blah, blah, blah.

[tankdan]

They have a poll on fox.com...

Which is your favorite relationship on "24?"

Jack + Audrey
Milo + Nadio
Chloe + Morris
Bill + Karen

I only bring it up because I honestly cannot vote for ANY of those. I dislike each of those relationships.

We all know that Tony + Michelle was the best thing ever, and, really, there hasn't been anything that matches what they had.

Dan

[bradshaw06]

i liked chole and edgar, even though they were never officially a couple

[AlpineValley804]

I absolutely despised the Morris and Chloe exchange in Monday's episode. Went on way too long and I didn't give a fuck about it in the first place. They're like two stupid high school students in a hopeless relationship, but still stay together.

[F-A89]

I absolutely despised the Morris and Chloe exchange in Monday's episode. Went on way too long and I didn't give a fuck about it in the first place. They're like two stupid high school students in a hopeless relationship, but still stay together.

Yeah that was annoying and a waste of a minute.

[GSUdawg521]

Kiefer on Leno right now!

[AlpineValley804]

Yeah that was annoying and a waste of a minute.

I should have kept count on how many minutes they've wasted with Morris and Chloe when part of that time could have been spent on telling us what happened to Logan.

[F-A89]

We're left to assume that he's dead (his heart was crashing at the end of the episode). If he managed to survive, the most we might see of him is a glimpse of him in the hospital. It's been hours since he was stabbed, but I doubt his appearance in the story will be of any importance for the rest of the season.

Then again, this is 24, and Tony returned to work an hour or two after
being shot in the neck
in Season 3.

[HolyCow]

Anyone else really like Doyle?

I love his straight dedication to the team. He does things, no questions asked. He takes orders and carries them out.

I really like him.

[F-A89]

Anyone else really like Doyle?

I love his straight dedication to the team. He does things, no questions asked. He takes orders and carries them out.

I really like him.

I'll admit that he's dedicated. He's Jack Bauer without the emotion; not complaining about that though, because there's enough drama going on.
Milo & Nadia / Chloe & Morris / Bill & Karen / Jack & Audrey

[dreamingtreeIU]

u forgot doyle/fahyed

[GSUdawg521]

Anyone else really like Doyle?

I love his straight dedication to the team. He does things, no questions asked. He takes orders and carries them out.

I really like him.

I kinda like him now, and his convictions and everything when he didn't hide that evidence against Nadia, and then helped Milo.

But, I thought he was gonna get blowed up in the house in the last episode, and I was thinking I wouldn't miss him too much.

[tankdan]

Kiefer on Leno right now!

Kiefer is really soft-spoken, I like it. It's a nice change from the really harsh raspiness of Jack Bauer.

Good spot, I'm glad I watched.

Dan

[HolyCow]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8FcoovOuGQ8

This was funny I thought.

[F-A89]

So is Bill going to return or will he really be replaced?
I guess it's time for a new CTU director, and they want to use the rest of the season to get us familiar with the new one.

[Ev42]

They have a poll on fox.com...

Which is your favorite relationship on "24?"

Jack + Audrey
Milo + Nadio
Chloe + Morris
Bill + Karen

I only bring it up because I honestly cannot vote for ANY of those. I dislike each of those relationships.

We all know that Tony + Michelle was the best thing ever, and, really, there hasn't been anything that matches what they had.

Dan


:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup i loved michelle

[tedies]

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup i loved michelle
Tony and Michelle was the best. I was hoping Tony was taking over for Jack when he is done with the series but alas he died. Just like everyone

[mit0313]

Heller is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tiduwho]

Wow, Heller is an assfuck. Jack brought your daughter back and that's how you repay him? Awesome.

[mit0313]

Yeah wow, what a dick...but what he said has some truth.

[Mel4AU]

Tony and Michelle was the best. I was hoping Tony was taking over for Jack when he is done with the series but alas he died. Just like everyone

I was so in love with Tony and his Cubs mug.

Heller got a TAN while he was away. What a dick.

[mit0313]

He did have a sweet tan.

[loogs91]

that was the most anticlimactic end to an episode ever

[bradshaw06]

for a second i thought morris was going to leave ctu and get kidnapped by the chinese and be forced to help them

[tankdan]

that was the most anticlimactic end to an episode ever

Spot on.

Heller was a HUGE tool tonight.

And how come they always called him "Doyle" his first three episodes (or whatever) and now it's "Mike Mike Mike?"

Morris is a big wimp and Chloe needs to harden her heart a little bit... I mean, come on, grow a pair, you two. It's just not gonna work, no need to cry.

I laughed very loudly when Noah found out that his woman was cheating on him, but I laughed even louder when I found out that her man was cheating on HER (with the Russians...). Hhahaha, they all deserve what's coming to them.

Dan

[Bartndrpleez]

for a second i thought morris was going to leave ctu and get kidnapped by the chinese and be forced to help them

Shhhhh!! That's the big finale to set up season 7!! ;)

[F-A89]

I missed it tonight. So what's the general opinion of the episode? (Good, Bad, meh?)

[mit0313]

I missed it tonight. So what's the general opinion of the episode? (Good, Bad, meh?)

I liked it just for the the sheer shock value of Heller being back considering all the potential "deaths" from the previous season.

I don't know what it is about Heller, but I enjoy his character a lot and what it adds to the show. I am looking forward to the last 3 hours. Should be a treat...I'm confident the writers won't let us down :multi

[tankdan]

Any word on the finale?

One more regular week and then a two-hour finale the week after?

Dan

[kev87lads]

Any word on the finale?

One more regular week and then a two-hour finale the week after?

Dan

Episode next week. (5/7)

An episode on 5/14

Two hour finale (4 AM - 5 AM and 5AM - 6AM) on 5/21.

[AlpineValley804]

I thought last night's episode was on par with Season 1.

[tankdan]

Episode next week. (5/7)

An episode on 5/14

Two hour finale (4 AM - 5 AM and 5AM - 6AM) on 5/21.

Thanks, I thought I remembered it starting at 6 a.m., so I was confused when someone mentioned only three episodes left.

Good news, all in all! The season finale will take place on the day I GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE! Woooooo!

Dan

[Mel4AU]

Thanks, I thought I remembered it starting at 6 a.m., so I was confused when someone mentioned only three episodes left.

Good news, all in all! The season finale will take place on the day I GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE! Woooooo!

Dan

Congrats!!

[bdfresh62]

My favorite part of the episode was watching Tom Lennox's facial expression as the Vice President was explaining his love affair with Lisa. Priceless!

[tankdan]

Congrats!!

Well, thank you! You don't happen to have an entry-level non-tech job for me, do you?

My favorite part of the episode was watching Tom Lennox's facial expression as the Vice President was explaining his love affair with Lisa. Priceless!

Yeh, that was HI-larious! I added my own words to Noah's explanation, something along the lines of "We have another problem, he's not the only one boning that hot dame," except a lot more explicit.

Anyway... we better get some BIG ACTION these next few weeks, all the action has been very low-key recently. They've gotta go out on a big note, and, let's be honest, Jack's dad NEEDS to come back this season in order to bring closure to his storyline... He DID vanish with no explanation, remember?

Dan

[Mel4AU]

Well, thank you! You don't happen to have an entry-level non-tech job for me, do you?

Dan

In my pants.

[Mel4AU]

My favorite part of the episode was watching Tom Lennox's facial expression as the Vice President was explaining his love affair with Lisa. Priceless!

Lennox is great. But these love side-stories are really bugging me. I don't like love-struck Chloe.

[dmblynny]

I don't even wanna know how they're gonna end this season...

[Trippin4136]

Boy, the really slid Heller in there with very little fan fare.

I thought Jack's reaction ,when Heller told him he was cursed, was fantastic.

[watchtower86]

Definitely saw this one coming with where the attack would be.

And I'm really enjoying the development of all the characters this season.

[Tiduwho]

Oh Shit Son Oh Shit!!!!!!!!


Bauer Is Out!!!!!!

[Tiduwho]

Milo's done. Ouch. Shit man, that was brutal.

[DMBBonas07]

yep..that was not expected

[tdowe99]

Milo's done. Ouch. Shit man, that was brutal.

At least it wasn't Buchanan.

[Tiduwho]

Wait, what the hell? Did they show next week's scenes instantly or something?

[bradshaw06]

wow, i expected the ctu attack but milo?!? damn... that episode was great

[bdfresh62]

Jack should have never put the assault rifle in the air duct. He should have kept kicking ass with it. In fact, they shouldn't even give him a pistol anymore, just let him use the assault rifle from now on.

[Ev42]

very good episode tonight

[Mel4AU]

"Well...that was genuine enough." I'm beginning to love Lennox.

[Crumbo]

can this show get any dumber

[twk13]

MILOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

but seriously now, what the hell could james cromwell want with the boy bauer?

[bradshaw06]

good to see they are going to tie up the loose end with jacks dad

[bdfresh62]

"Well...that was genuine enough." I'm beginning to love Lennox.

Tom Lennox has gone to my most hated character on this show at the very beginning to my favorite character after Jack.

[JimiThang1]

C'mon can they go one season without someone trying to get into CTU...that place has more holes than swiss cheese.

[bdfresh62]

C'mon can they go one season without someone trying to get into CTU...that place has more holes than swiss cheese.

At least they didn't break in through the network room, that most of the terrorists use.

[GSUdawg521]

At least it wasn't Buchanan.

MILOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

but seriously now, what the hell could james cromwell want with the boy bauer?

That, detective, is the right question.

[mr.MikeD]

can this show get any dumber

what do you mean? dumb? breaking into an elite terrorist fighting organizations lair through a hole in the sewers? pure genius. chloe and morris' domestic dispute? edge of the seat. chinese perpeptrating an act of war against a the most heavily armed country on the planet so that an old dude can get his grandson back, even though he'll hate him for the rest of his life? entirely plausible, even likley.

[Mel4AU]

Tom Lennox has gone to my most hated character on this show at the very beginning to my favorite character after Jack.

I'm still trying to hold out for Chloe to regain some of her badassness before her spot is replaced.

[tdowe99]

I'm surprised Nadia didn't slip in the CTU "I'm Under Duress" codeword when she was talking to Doyle.
The Chinese wouldn't know it, and then Doyle could set up some kind of rescue.

Also, it's funny how the White House is being all CTU-like in their operations.
Couldn't they just hook up with... CTU DC?
Maybe they're trying to keep things under the radar.

[HolyCow]

I just watched last night's.

I can't believe what happened to Milo. Holy wow.



And I don't mean to this to be in poor taste, but watching all these chinese guys run around with guns and shaved heads... was anyone else thinking what I was thinking?

Kind of bad timing eh?

[tdowe99]

Chinese and Korean aren't the same.
Plus, I'm sure they filmed that weeks if not months before the VT thing.

[HolyCow]

Chinese and Korean aren't the same.
Plus, I'm sure they filmed that weeks if not months before the VT thing.
Well obviously. It just reminded me of that... I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[JimiThang1]

Good review article on the current state of the show and pretty much sums up what's gone wrong this season:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20037691,00.html

[skiddiet]

That, detective, is the right question.


This made me laugh - great iRobot reference!

[F-A89]

what do you mean? dumb? breaking into an elite terrorist fighting organizations lair through a hole in the sewers? pure genius. chloe and morris' domestic dispute? edge of the seat. chinese perpeptrating an act of war against a the most heavily armed country on the planet so that an old dude can get his grandson back, even though he'll hate him for the rest of his life? entirely plausible, even likley.

Yeah, it's genius, but after being attacked in the past, I'd assume that they would improve security.

[dreamingtreeIU]

i think jack's "nephew" is really his son

[JimiThang1]

i think jack's "nephew" is really his son
Actually I think it might be Phillip's...

[bradshaw06]

Actually I think it might be Phillip's...

as in jacks dad? gross!

[tankdan]

i think jack's "nephew" is really his son

I have thought that since they first met. "You have your mother's eyes."

It was great to see Jack killing people again. Especially with an automatic weapon. Too bad about Milo, but all that romance stuff was making me nauseous.

Now, if only Chloe and Morris would STFU and get on with saving the world, I would be happy.

Are we taking wagers on what method Jack will use to kill his father?

I'm betting "choke hold."

Dan

[JimiThang1]

as in jacks dad? gross!
Yea I know...probably isn't true...

[bradshaw06]

Yea I know...probably isn't true...

if it does turn out to be jacks dad, i for one will be shocked. i would have never guessed that

[tankdan]

You think Jack's dad is Josh's dad? Like, James Cromwell did the nasty with that very attractive woman?

Yes. Gross indeed. Cromwell looks really old in this show, much older than when he popped up in "The West Wing" a few years ago.

Do you think Heller and Audrey are done for the season? Or will it end with Jack going in search of Audrey? I personally hope that Jack hooks up with his brother's wife.

Oh, and I also hope Jack kills a lot more terrorists in the next few weeks.

Dan

[bradshaw06]

You think Jack's dad is Josh's dad? Like, James Cromwell did the nasty with that very attractive woman?

Yes. Gross indeed. Cromwell looks really old in this show, much older than when he popped up in "The West Wing" a few years ago.

Do you think Heller and Audrey are done for the season? Or will it end with Jack going in search of Audrey? I personally hope that Jack hooks up with his brother's wife.

Oh, and I also hope Jack kills a lot more terrorists in the next few weeks.

Dan

:thumbsup cheng(sp?) is as good as dead, i hope jack makes him suffer

[tankdan]

So let's get this straight... Chang needed someone to fix the component because it was damaged. Is this the same "fix" that Morris did earlier for the other terrorists? I.e. Could Morris have fixed this particular problem?

It's stupid because Jack's dad wasn't even the one fixing the component, it was just some guy.

What's the history of Jack's dad, anyway? Did he ever work for CTU or the government?

Dan

[Bron Yr Aur]

Good review article on the current state of the show and pretty much sums up what's gone wrong this season:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20037691,00.html

I disagree with much of what was said in this article. Even though this season hasn't been the best, and certain plot elements are proving to be a bit predictable (and they are having to re-use things), it has been much better than last year. S5 was just too ridiculous for my tastes. 24 is mostly just dumb fun, but S5 was too out there. This year they seem to have included more shocking and dark moments that really have an affect. From shooting Curtis, the scene where Jack basically gives himself up to his father, and the last 4-5 episodes have been very good.

[tankdan]

Happy 24 Day, friends and foes!

Sooo... filler episode leading up to the finale next week, or a REAL episode?

Dan

[kev87lads]

Happy 24 Day, friends and foes!

Sooo... filler episode leading up to the finale next week, or a REAL episode?

Dan


REAL episode. I have a feeling the final three will be as big and exciting as the first four episodes of this season.

I don't know if it'll end up good, bad, lame, or whatever else storyline-wise but I do believe they are going to push these final three episodes hard. I wouldn't be suprised if we get a "shocking" type moment either tonight or in the first hour next week, to really set the stage for the final hour.

[greyst1crash]

I have thought that since they first met. "You have your mother's eyes."

It was great to see Jack killing people again. Especially with an automatic weapon. Too bad about Milo, but all that romance stuff was making me nauseous.

Now, if only Chloe and Morris would STFU and get on with saving the world, I would be happy.

Are we taking wagers on what method Jack will use to kill his father?

I'm betting "choke hold."

Dan

:thumbsup:thumbsup Good post. As much as some people will miss Milo, I'm glad that a part of that damn love triangle deal is gone. Thank god for that! And Milo/Chloe both need to get back to doing their jobs, especially Chloe. I think part of the reason some people aren't happy with this season is the melodrama that's plagued it at times. I mean my god, Jack Bauer is the star of the show and sometimes I forget he's even on it! Not to mention the fact they killed off 4 people last season that fans liked/were invested in. I just think people aren't attached and/or care about the newer characters. Here's to hoping they pull out some great episodes these last two weeks!

[greyst1crash]

I disagree with much of what was said in this article. Even though this season hasn't been the best, and certain plot elements are proving to be a bit predictable (and they are having to re-use things), it has been much better than last year. S5 was just too ridiculous for my tastes. 24 is mostly just dumb fun, but S5 was too out there. This year they seem to have included more shocking and dark moments that really have an affect. From shooting Curtis, the scene where Jack basically gives himself up to his father, and the last 4-5 episodes have been very good.

I must say I respectfully disagree. Last season was absolutely fantastic in my opinion. And this season started off even better, with Jack having to kill his friend in Curtis. But then the season to get bogged down in relationships that nobody cared about and plot lines that were predictable/reused. They've picked it up over the last few weeks and have had good moments throughout, but I think the writers were a bit lost this season overall. I've heard that the writers have even acknowleged this, and are really determined to change things next year. I for one think they need a scenary change, meaning CTU or whatever disaster is going on cannot happen in LA/California. But we'll see. 2 hours and 51 minutes away!

[DMBfreak41]

Finale preview looks intense!

[Mel4AU]

I find Marilyn to be incredibly annoying.

[watchtower86]

I used to hate Lennox. I think his one liners are absolutely hilarious now.

[Trippin4136]

S4 was SO much more ridiculous than this season and S5, and both of them have been comically absurd at times.

[ant_marching41]

I used to hate Lennox. I think his one liners are absolutely hilarious now.
Aaaand, now their done.

:lol I love Tom. One of my fav. characters.

[bdfresh62]

I used to hate Lennox. I think his one liners are absolutely hilarious now.

:thumbsup

Agreed

[HolyCow]

Man. Intense episode.

The action sequence for the first 20 minutes was great. The wonder-shot Jack had on the driver when he popped out of the hole was great.

And his strangle/neck break on the head chinese guy was flippin sweet.

[tdowe99]

So is Chloe gonna die? She didn't look healthy in next week's preview.

[cwsrule88]

is next weeks episode a 2 hour one?

[DynastyDrummer1]

is next weeks episode a 2 hour one?

yupp

[broatchg]

I used to hate Lennox. I think his one liners are absolutely hilarious now.

Exactly. :lol Lennox is the man.

[broatchg]

So is Chloe gonna die? She didn't look healthy in next week's preview.

why???????????????? i HATE "scenes from the next 24" it RUINS the show....it is so much better to be suprised then to know crucial info about the next show.

[Mel4AU]

Aaaand, now their done.

:lol I love Tom. One of my fav. characters.

Ahhhahahaha That was hilarious

[joepsu0985]

wow what a setup going into the finale. This has the potential to being the best ever. The plot lines are all tied in. The showdown is about to take place. CTU has Jack's nephew and we know why. Jack knows why. War with Russia on the line. Jack's revenge on the line. Wayne in limbo. I think Audrey is off the show for good. What is up with Logan? Is he dead or alive?

Jack finds out that Josh is his son. A new woman in town for Jack. Graem's wife.

This episode could land the sweep for 24 this year at the emmy's. The story lines are all comming together from the previous seasons. Man o man.

And LOST is unreal, sopranos is unreal. What a time for TV.

[JimiThang1]

This episode could land the sweep for 24 this year at the emmy's. The story lines are all comming together from the previous seasons. Man o man.

Don't hold your breath on that coming true...

[Mel4AU]

Jack finds out that Josh is his son. A new woman in town for Jack. Graem's wife.


God, I hope not.

[Krol]

Jack finds out that Josh is his son. A new woman in town for Jack. Graem's wife.

That's what I was thinking the moment Josh first appeared on screen. He looks too much like Jack, and you never know where the writers will take the story line now...

[JorgeCavos]

Ok, I've read spoilers, so to address a couple things...

Phillip is Josh's father not Jack, do the math. Kim is how much older than Josh and Jack was married? Duh. As for Chloe, she didn't look "healthy" because she's pregnant. The cliffhanger for the season is Jack saves the day, and as he leaves CTU, someone in a car points a gun towards Jack and says "Get in the car, Jack, I'll tell you everything" or something along those lines, and apparently it's a character return. I'm not sure who it is (Tony?) but that's how the episode ends.

[bradshaw06]

Ok, I've read spoilers, so to address a couple things...

Phillip is Josh's father not Jack, do the math. Kim is how much older than Josh and Jack was married? Duh. As for Chloe, she didn't look "healthy" because she's pregnant. The cliffhanger for the season is Jack saves the day, and as he leaves CTU, someone in a car points a gun towards Jack and says "Get in the car, Jack, I'll tell you everything" or something along those lines, and apparently it's a character return. I'm not sure who it is (Tony?) but that's how the episode ends.

hmm, someone mentioned this before on here, and we were trying to guess who it might be. id probably guess its the person u think as well

[trippingant]

I've heard the rumors too, and my theory of who the mystery person is changes all the time, but now that I think about it, the more I think it will be Curtis. After all, there was controvery over whether or was really dead or not and he had a history w/ that one terrorist.

[tdowe99]

Why can't Josh just be Grahm's kid and leave it at that? :)

As for above...

Dude, if you get shot in the neck, I'm not sure you're still alive. Curtis is no Tony when it comes to getting shot in the neck. ;)

[tdowe99]

Also...

That ending sounds neat, cuz I've read that Day 7 will be alot sooner than the normal '18 months later' we've been used to. We'll see in January, I guess.

[joepsu0985]

Is Logan dead?

Mike Novick?

[tankdan]

So, apparently all actual discussion has ceased...

Great.

Dan

[trippingant]

Here's a few topics of discussion:

Will Buchanan be back or is he done for good?

Is Logan dead? And what will happen with Martha and Aaron?

What will happen with Wayne Palmer?

Is Audrey out of the picture for good?

Will the whole Cheng/Josh/Papa Bauer thing be resolved in this season or will we be left hanging?

[trippingant]

As for above...

Dude, if you get shot in the neck, I'm not sure you're still alive. Curtis is no Tony when it comes to getting shot in the neck. ;)

Well that would be the shocker now, wouldn't it?

[Ev42]

i just hope cheng dies soon

[JorgeCavos]

Here's a few topics of discussion:

Will Buchanan be back or is he done for good?

Is Logan dead? And what will happen with Martha and Aaron?

What will happen with Wayne Palmer?

Is Audrey out of the picture for good?

Will the whole Cheng/Josh/Papa Bauer thing be resolved in this season or will we be left hanging?

Buchanan is back in the next episode. Showed him in the preview.

[tankdan]

Yes, I definitely think it's pretty cheap that Aaron, Charles, and Martha's storyline ended so suddenly with the stabbing... Like, they just show Charles riding away in an amulance and THAT'S IT?

NO mention of it since? Not a single mention?

Let's at least have some consistency, folks...

Also, I hope Wayne comes back next week and regains control in time for next season. We didn't see nearly enough of him in his normal-awesome mode.

Dan

[bradshaw06]

Yes, I definitely think it's pretty cheap that Aaron, Charles, and Martha's storyline ended so suddenly with the stabbing... Like, they just show Charles riding away in an amulance and THAT'S IT?

NO mention of it since? Not a single mention?

Let's at least have some consistency, folks...

Also, I hope Wayne comes back next week and regains control in time for next season. We didn't see nearly enough of him in his normal-awesome mode.

Dan

why not? he has nothing to do with the story anymore, no need to have logan around or even mention him.

as for wayne, i kinda like the vice president better. i found the way wayne talked was annoying

[Trippin4136]

I won't get too deep into it, but I'm just really annoyed with how they directed this season.


If the seasons have consistently tied to one another throughout the years, than the writers of 24 are to lead us to the culmination of all that with Jack potentially killing his dad? Give me a break...

S6 jumped shark. They could have done SO SO much more with the Graem, Audrey, Chinese storyline.

And in the first episode of the season, when Cheng told Bill that the U.S. paid a heavy price for Jack, that price was this chip for the Russian defenses? Really? The Chinese new that hunting down Fayed and Gredenko would lead to them obtaining the chip? Or was Audrey the bargaining chip? Either way, it's extremely weak IMO.

This season, I think, should have ended with Jack finding out where Audrey was and S7 should have been Jack going to China to find Audrey.

FUCK CTU. Get that storyline off the f'ing show. S6 should have been rogue, unaffiliated Jack. "You're under arrest Jack" "Bauer is liable for his mistakes". COME ON. The guy for all intents and purposes is DEAD.

EDIT: As for Logan, that was horrid how they bundled that part of the story. Why even bring him back? He accomplished nothing with the Russians. He was brought back just to have his wife stab/kill him? And I was a huge proponent of bringing Logan back this year. I was excited when he reappeared. But how they executed it was terrible.

[Bron Yr Aur]

Buchanan is back in the next episode. Showed him in the preview.

No fucking spoilers.

[Bron Yr Aur]

I won't get too deep into it, but I'm just really annoyed with how they directed this season.


If the seasons have consistently tied to one another throughout the years, than the writers of 24 are to lead us to the culmination of all that with Jack potentially killing his dad? Give me a break...

S6 jumped shark. They could have done SO SO much more with the Graem, Audrey, Chinese storyline.

And in the first episode of the season, when Cheng told Bill that the U.S. paid a heavy price for Jack, that price was this chip for the Russian defenses? Really? The Chinese new that hunting down Fayed and Gredenko would lead to them obtaining the chip? Or was Audrey the bargaining chip? Either way, it's extremely weak IMO.

This season, I think, should have ended with Jack finding out where Audrey was and S7 should have been Jack going to China to find Audrey.

FUCK CTU. Get that storyline off the f'ing show. S6 should have been rogue, unaffiliated Jack. "You're under arrest Jack" "Bauer is liable for his mistakes". COME ON. The guy for all intents and purposes is DEAD.

EDIT: As for Logan, that was horrid how they bundled that part of the story. Why even bring him back? He accomplished nothing with the Russians. He was brought back just to have his wife stab/kill him? And I was a huge proponent of bringing Logan back this year. I was excited when he reappeared. But how they executed it was terrible.

I disagree with some of this. The worst part of this season was all of the bullshit in the middle...there were a lot of pointless storylines and just random things that didn't have much meaning. But the last 6-8 episodes have been good, IMO. I don't know what you're really talking about with the Chinese. I think that needs more explanation, because if you're saying that Cheng's statement about them paying "a large price" relates to the chip, I don't think the two are really related, and they dont' have to be.

CTU is getting out of hand, though, it needs to be less melodramatic, for sure.

I also thought that bringing Logan back was a bit unnecessary, but I thought they way they "did him in" was great. It was a tense episode, and it was a great moment. Who says just because they bring back a character, he has to last. That's the 24 mantra, anyone can be killed off at anytime (except Jack ;) )

I also don't, however, like the way they've left a lot of plotlines with loose ends the last couple of years. And I have a fear they might be using an easy out to get Audrey's character off the show.

[Trippin4136]

I disagree with some of this. The worst part of this season was all of the bullshit in the middle...there were a lot of pointless storylines and just random things that didn't have much meaning. But the last 6-8 episodes have been good, IMO. I don't know what you're really talking about with the Chinese. I think that needs more explanation, because if you're saying that Cheng's statement about them paying "a large price" relates to the chip, I don't think the two are really related, and they dont' have to be.

CTU is getting out of hand, though, it needs to be less melodramatic, for sure.

I also thought that bringing Logan back was a bit unnecessary, but I thought they way they "did him in" was great. It was a tense episode, and it was a great moment. Who says just because they bring back a character, he has to last. That's the 24 mantra, anyone can be killed off at anytime (except Jack ;) )

I also don't, however, like the way they've left a lot of plotlines with loose ends the last couple of years. And I have a fear they might be using an easy out to get Audrey's character off the show.

I agree with the bold segments. Again, there couuld hav ebeen much more done with the Audrey's storyline. I thought when they first reintroduced Audrey this season, about her being in China, a perfect S7 (and climatic end to the show) would be Jack going to China to find Audrey and most likely dying to save her, thus ending the story of Jack Bauer.

Jack Bauer is going to die. He's a tragic character. It's just a matter of how and when.

[DynastyDrummer1]

No fucking spoilers.

oh get over it. sorry he's not as hardcore as you...

[tdowe99]

oh get over it. sorry he's not as hardcore as you...
Actually, Jake's been known to ban for less.
Talking about the previews is spoilers in his book.

[AlpineValley804]

I've heard the rumors too, and my theory of who the mystery person is changes all the time, but now that I think about it, the more I think it will be Curtis. After all, there was controvery over whether or was really dead or not and he had a history w/ that one terrorist.

I would be so terribly disappointed. This character never did anything for me.

[Ccronks]

Is anyone actually liking this season more than any of the previous seasons? I'm basically watching just to watch, but I'm not into it at all.

[trippingant]

Is anyone actually liking this season more than any of the previous seasons? I'm basically watching just to watch, but I'm not into it at all.

This is my first season actually watching it on TV, all the other seasons I watched on DVD. So I don't know if it's the waiting and the slower pace of watching it over 19 weeks vs. a few days or whether its really just not as good. When I watch all the seasons back to back again including season 6, I'll be able to judge this season better.

There is definitely something better about watching on DVD though. It has a tendency to hide the not-so-great episodes by blending them with the awesome ones, kind of like one long movie, whereas on TV you have a whole week to simmer on a mediocre episode.

[JimiThang1]

Is anyone actually liking this season more than any of the previous seasons? I'm basically watching just to watch, but I'm not into it at all.
Same...this season sucks.

[JorgeCavos]

No fucking spoilers.

It's not a spoiler. If you can see it when flipping through the channels you can see it here.

[AlpineValley804]

This is my first season actually watching it on TV, all the other seasons I watched on DVD. So I don't know if it's the waiting and the slower pace of watching it over 19 weeks vs. a few days or whether its really just not as good. When I watch all the seasons back to back again including season 6, I'll be able to judge this season better.

There is definitely something better about watching on DVD though. It has a tendency to hide the not-so-great episodes by blending them with the awesome ones, kind of like one long movie, whereas on TV you have a whole week to simmer on a mediocre episode.

It's not as good as the past seasons...not even close. I only started watching it on TV since last season, but I sure as hell remember enjoying Season 5 far more than I enjoyed this season. On top of it, I'm about to finish up watching Season 3 and the difference in quality between S3 and S6 is unbelievable. And as far as I am concerned there was no mediocre episode while I was rewatching it. I argued for the longest time that S1 was my favorite season, but giving S3 a second chance, I think there is no question that it was 24 at its peak of greatness.

On a sidenote, while it didn't affect the remaining Season 5, killing off Tony (and Michelle) was the biggest mistake the writers ever made and it showed blatantly this season.

[Bron Yr Aur]

Season 5 was very weak at points, as was Season 4. This year has been similar to S5, but a little better. The show has gotten much more unbelievable since the end of S3, but it's still good, and very watchable. I would like to see it return to its roots a bit more, though. The season finales of the first 5 are airing right now on A&E, S1.24 just got over, and it will always be the best, in my opinion.

I mean, that first season is one of the most original, innovative, exciting runs of any show on television, maybe ever. The characters were great, the writing, and the plotlines and twists were unbelievable. And the end was just gutwrenching. How about that ending, too? Just so intense. The show was also incredibly "real." Everything felt very believable, as well.

S3 was less believable, not quite as sharp as S1, but they really perfected the show during that season, with some of the most astonishing moments...wow, just great stuff.

[Bron Yr Aur]

Another point about every successive season, it's hard to judge them, really. It's hard for any show like 24 to sustain itself at such a high level for more than 3 years. I mean, unless they really make a drastic change, things are going to go slowly downhill, most likely, especially considering they are trying to tailor the show to a larger audience. And those of us who have seen every episode are going to be disappointed, and are going to look at the show more critically.

[Ccronks]

This is my first season actually watching it on TV, all the other seasons I watched on DVD. So I don't know if it's the waiting and the slower pace of watching it over 19 weeks vs. a few days or whether its really just not as good. When I watch all the seasons back to back again including season 6, I'll be able to judge this season better.

There is definitely something better about watching on DVD though. It has a tendency to hide the not-so-great episodes by blending them with the awesome ones, kind of like one long movie, whereas on TV you have a whole week to simmer on a mediocre episode.
exactly. it is hard to compare. though i will say that i watched season 4 on dvd and season 5 week to week, and i liked season 5 more. but this season, this is garbage.

[Ccronks]

Another point about every successive season, it's hard to judge them, really. It's hard for any show like 24 to sustain itself at such a high level for more than 3 years. I mean, unless they really make a drastic change, things are going to go slowly downhill, most likely, especially considering they are trying to tailor the show to a larger audience. And those of us who have seen every episode are going to be disappointed, and are going to look at the show more critically.
well, they can't be tailoring it to a larger audience now, as they're losing ratings. the cliffhangers are so lame. what was it this week? josh getting taken away by doyle in a chopper? ohhhh. i can't help but laugh when i see josh mouth "UNCLE JACK" from the chopper. gimme a break. i bet josh is jack's kid.

[JimiThang1]

i bet josh is jack's kid.
If you want to know the answer to this:

No Josh is actually Jack's dad's kid...he raped Marilyn

[JimiThang1]

If you want to know the answer to this:

No Josh is actually Jack's dad's kid...he raped Marilyn

[tankdan]

See, the thing about judging seasons... I think that it's very hard to do without going back and watching it on dvd over a few days/week. I think that there are simply too many things that we forget when we watch it in real-time over 20 weeks. Like, when my roommate and I first watched Season One, we really got a snowball effect of the building tension. However, in real-time, you are forced to restart the snowball every week.

I've only watched Seasons One, Two, and Three on dvd over a few days, but I watched a lot of Season Four and none of Season Five (on dvd).

I think that 1,2,3,and 4 are pretty much the same. Season Four repeated the nuclear bomb idea, but each season had its own direction and storyline. Even this season will have its own flavor when I re-watch it.

If I had to judge, not including this season, I'd say that Season Three was my favorite. The chemical warfare and the Salazars were a really unique twist on the show, and I'm glad we finally got closure for Nina Meyers (the most hated person on the show in my view).

Dan

[trippingant]

Found this in Wikipedia. Just thought it was interesting (I'll put it in spoiler tags, but it doesnt really reveal anything, just another out-there theory about the 'mystery' person).

The show has never stated whether Keeler ever recovered, but presumably he is deceased or has resigned office. Day 5 makes it clear that Logan would be President for the remainder of his term.

In the second episode of 24 Inside's season 6 shows, the interviewer claimed there were too many "dead presidents." Howard Gordon responded with, "there has only been 1, and he was an ex-president." According to Gordon, The death of Keeler was planned, but Fox executives banned the idea. Keeler survived the crash, but his whereabouts are simply never mentioned on the show. However, his location is mentioned within the interview.

[joepsu0985]

I have enjoyed this season. It is so hard to compare them to the previous seasons because we can watch them on DVD and have to wait a week in between. The only season that I thought was so-so was Day 4. I think once this hits dvd, there will be a difference of opinion.

[bdfresh62]

Hour and a half until the finale!!!!:bounce :bounce

[cwsrule88]

damn it at this and the season finale of heroes being on at the same night, i wish i could watch them both, oh well i guess this is why i have tivo

[Tiduwho]

That's what happens when you don't trust Jack Bauer, you ruin the lives of everyone.

[JorgeCavos]

That was just...a bad ending to a bad season. So disappointed.

[Zamboni Guy]

Holy crap, this show sucks now. Gotta hope they reinvent things or this will go 8 hours next year.

[F-A89]

That was just...a bad ending to a bad season. So disappointed.

I caught the last half hour of the finale (damn work), but that was such a dissappointing ending.

I think the reason they didn't have a cliffhanger is because they had no idea what to do for the next season.

[DynastyDrummer1]

I was let down by the end.

However the best line of tonight has to be Jack saying "if you send someone after me, I'll kill them. I'm pretty good at that too"

Here's to hoping for next year to be better...

[bdfresh62]

I actually enjoyed the ending of this season. I don't think they need to leave it with a cliffhanger like they always do.

[AlpineValley804]

Am I the only one who thought the ending was absolutely FANTASTIC? Jeez, in such a mediocre season, I thought that may have been the best 10 minutes of 24 ever.

I think it's only disappointing because we were mislead by the producers that a dead character was returning.

[UNC41]

I actually enjoyed the ending of this season. I don't think they need to leave it with a cliffhanger like they always do.

I liked it too. The scene with Jack and Heller before he took Jack to Audrey was great. Callery was at his finest there. Plus, we got, "I just watched my father die, and felt nothing."

[tdowe99]

Day 6: I thought it was a great start, bad middle, and good ending.

[jharap]

Fucking awful.

I've watched 11 hours straight of that show when it was good. I couldn't even sit through two hours.

That is the single most laughable plot I've ever seen on TV. I actually feel insulted that those writers thought they could spew that garbage to their audience.

[ant_marching41]

As this finale was going on, I kept thinking "my god, day 5 was fucking amazing."

So yeah, not so great of a finale. The first hour was uneventful, and there was nothing that huge about the rescue mission in the second hour. However, the last 10 minutes were the best of the finale, with some excellent acting by Kiefer. For me, it was heart wrenching to watch Jack, a man who has gone through so much the past 6 seasons, contemplate his suicide.

So did Jack really go through with it? Who knows. It depends on what they decide to do with the series. Right now, my best guess right now is that he didn't go through with it and that he is on his own in solitude.

[Zamboni Guy]

However the best line of tonight has to be Jack saying "if you send someone after me, I'll kill them. I'm pretty good at that too"


It is too bad when this was the highlight of the season.

[ant_marching41]

It is too bad when this was the highlight of the season.
Maybe the best line, but not the highlight of the season. Think back. There actually were some cool things going on this season. Was this season mediocre? Yes. But that line wasn't the highlight.

[Trippin4136]

The 1-on-1 with Heller was the only good 10 minutes of the whole finale.

It was a horrid ending to a terrible season. As someone who's watched this show every week for 6 years, S6 was just atrocious.

Hopefully now with his goodbye to Audrey, Jack will finally go rogue (which should have been this year), CTU will be gone, new cast, new everything.

Chloe and Morris live happily ever after.
Jack says goodbye to Audrey.
Jack's terrorist family is over.

It's time for this show to go a totally different direction.

[bradshaw06]

wow, am i the only one that actually liked this season?

[JimiThang1]

Thank god that is over, just awful. Hopefully season 7 starts fresh which from the ending and everything tied up that is just where they are going.