So Jack is going to have a CTU agent take Renee back to his apartment...that's got abduction written all over it.
Tarin
He is either actually involved with the terrorists and/or is going to lead Kayla right to them to use as leverage.
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I agree with the first spoiler. As for the second one, I was initially thinking that, and then I started to think outside the box. What if
she is actually the main badguy in the dealings, and she is just using Tarin to take the fall for when it comes out that somebody high up in President Hassan's trust is to blame (besides his brother of course). She could even pull the "You betrayed mother, you are scum, I hate you blah blah blah" card as her reasons to her father.
Things are picking up a bit, but the season has still been a bit of a drag so far. Not Season 6 bad by any means, but the main plot is slow to pick up, and as someone noted above the Dana subplot may be the worst plotline on any season of 24.
It's still enjoyable for sure, but it's not grabbed me as much as last season did--and last season was still a far cry from the best seasons.
Yeah, I totally called the Dana subplot not being over!
The episode was ok, but nothing great. The preview for next week made it seem really cool, though it could be a lost preview and not amount to much at all.
Unfortunately I think we all knew this Dana crap was going to continue to drag on. You have to wonder if the writers at 24 (assuming they still have writers) went over this idea with the Dana plot and realized it was terrible....and decided to do it anyway. The thing about this subplot that really sucks is that not a single thing of importance has happened the whole freakin time and we are getting close to the halfway point of the season.
[quote name='bg88']Unfortunately I think we all knew this Dana crap was going to continue to drag on. You have to wonder if the writers at 24 (assuming they still have writers) went over this idea with the Dana plot and realized it was terrible....and decided to do it anyway. The thing about this subplot that really sucks is that not a single thing of importance has happened the whole freakin time and we are getting close to the halfway point of the season.[/QUOTE]
Well I just watched the promo for next week, and it looks like that storyline with Dana is about to get important &
very interesting... (at least from what I can tell is going on in the trailer)
I loved Jack telling the kid with the bomb that he'd make his mom clean up his guts and then walk her into the radiation after the dirty bomb went off. That was hilarious and classic Jack.
After a few disappointing weeks, I am not sure if my standards were simply lower or if last nights episode was genuinely good, but I definitely enjoyed it. Also
anyone else get reminded of the Hurt Locker when Jack couldn't disarm the bomb?
[quote name='help1']After a few disappointing weeks, I am not sure if my standards were simply lower or if last nights episode was genuinely good, but I definitely enjoyed it. Also
anyone else get reminded of the Hurt Locker when Jack couldn't disarm the bomb?
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Um I didn't think of this but I can see the similarities. I think the reason I didn't make that connection was I was about to die in my seat watching the Hurt Locker where as with 24 I just didn't really give a shit haha.
Not 100% confirmed, but USA Today and Variety are reporting that FOX is about to pull the plug on the 24 TV series, and focus on bringing 24 to the big screen. Official announcement should be coming soon (as early as this week).
I wished the show could get at least one more season, and hype it up the way LOST got to hype it's last season up with. Finding out your show is about to end halfway through the season kind of sucks. By going into a final season, the writers can have better time to prepare a good finale season instead of changing things last minute.
[quote name='tenzor']
I wished the show could get at least one more season, and hype it up the way LOST got to hype it's last season up with. Finding out your show is about to end halfway through the season kind of sucks. By going into a final season, the writers can have better time to prepare a good finale season instead of changing things last minute.[/QUOTE]
At first I was completely with you. 24 deserves a final season and a good farewell episode, but then I thought about it. If they are trying to bring Jack to the big screen, there is literally no chance of us getting a good series finale.
As for 24 going to the movies, I would actually enjoy it. No more ridiculous Dana-esque side plots, and a lot less stalling.
I remember reading that NBC rumor but I don't think NBC can afford Sutherlands contract (since it's up this year I think) or the productions costs for the show. Fox is not going to let it go if they are going to start making movies on 24. I think it will be interesting to see how they deal with the "real time" format for the movies.
Movie based 24 sounds pretty dumb to me. The only way that could even work is if they were to tell the tale of one specific thread and constantly be jumping ahead, but that still sounds like it would suck.
[quote name='evildeadjedi']I remember reading that NBC rumor but I don't think NBC can afford Sutherlands contract (since it's up this year I think) or the productions costs for the show. Fox is not going to let it go if they are going to start making movies on 24. I think it will be interesting to see how they deal with the "real time" format for the movies.[/QUOTE]
I could have sworn I also read that they were thinking of having Freddie Prinze Jr take over in the lead role.
[quote name='evildeadjedi'] I think it will be interesting to see how they deal with the "real time" format for the movies.[/QUOTE]
Probably the same way they dealt with it in the made-for-TV movie. But the more I think about it the more I doubt a 2-hour movie could be anywhere near as good as the TV show. Part of the appeal of 24 is the cliff-hanger moments, and another is how the characters evolve during a season, and a theatrical release wouldn't be able to do either of those justice. They'll probably just try to make a pure action movie, which might be ok as a summer popcorn flick, but it won't be 24.
[quote name='keithp']Probably the same way they dealt with it in the made-for-TV movie. But the more I think about it the more I doubt a 2-hour movie could be anywhere near as good as the TV show. Part of the appeal of 24 is the cliff-hanger moments, and another is how the characters evolve during a season, and a theatrical release wouldn't be able to do either of those justice. They'll probably just try to make a pure action movie, which might be ok as a summer popcorn flick, but it won't be 24.[/QUOTE]
Jack Bauer meets Die Hard meets Taken meets James Bond. Hell Taken would have been a great Jack Bauer movie.
I love 24 but I hate how they're pretending that Jack didn't take a knife 6 inches into the gut (I swear it looked even worse). Dunno wtf they are doing with Starbuck.
[quote name='Tony208']I love 24 but I hate how they're pretending that Jack didn't take a knife 6 inches into the gut (I swear it looked even worse). Dunno wtf they are doing with Starbuck.[/QUOTE]
That and he got a beating from a police officer before that. Between him and the Sergeant that wouldn't follow orders, NYPD must not like Jack.
Last night was definitely the best episode this season so far. It had everything the old 24 was about, and the twist that they had promised was delivered. I am just glad it wasn't
Dana being a mole, like the promo speculated because that would just be stupid.
, but the
EMP in Kayla's car came out of no where, and I was definitely surprised
Next weeks looks like a pure 24 Jack Bauer action episode. Can't wait
[quote name='SoulReaver']niiice episode.
emp scene was neat-o, but how could they have timed the bomb timer for it to go off at the perfect moment?
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I am guessing they wanted us to assume they (the terrorist) probably had a GPS tracking device in the car, and set it go off once Kayla was inside the tunnel of CTU. There have been many instances like this where something has happened on 24 without any detailed explanation, I guess we just have to use our imaginations.
[quote name='Tony208']I love 24 but I hate how they're pretending that Jack didn't take a knife 6 inches into the gut (I swear it looked even worse). Dunno wtf they are doing with Starbuck.[/QUOTE]
Jack Bauer has been tortured by the Chinese government for months in which they probably did things much more worst then a knife to the gut (Post Season 5), he's died twice and came back to life (Season 2's torture / Season 4's death fake), been infected with a deadly virus (Season 7), Almost got blown up at the gas plant (Season 5), I could go on, but surely the man is not human this is ing Jack Bauer! Plus taking a knife to the gut then throwing it at an enemy is just bad ass.
As for Dana Walsh (Starbuck), I hope they kill her off, or give her a better storyline because right now she is just dead weight, and the same goes for Arlo Glass (the aerial drone specialist). Pretty much all the new cast members have been worthless, or boring this season.
Brian Hastings is decent, but is by no means a Bill Buchanan, Rob Weiss the Chief of Staff has not done much either, and Freddie Prinze Jr is neither good or bad. The only new main cast member getting screen time and a decent storyline is President Hassan.
As for returning cast members Chloe, President Taylor, and Renee they are still holding their ground. Renee is good, and Chloe is Chloe.
[quote name='jchoi']That and he got a beating from a police officer before that. Between him and the Sergeant that wouldn't follow orders, NYPD must not like Jack.[/QUOTE]
I just laugh at the characters on this show who don't trust or listen to Jack. The man has saved the country eight different days in the span of a decade, and rescued children from Africa, what more does one need to do to get some respect around here.
[quote name='supraazn']So are you telling me that the terrorists have managed to get an
EMP
AND a
Tactical Nuke
whereas the best thing CTU could come up with is a worthless
Predator missile
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Well this is 24, and every season has involved some type of bomb/nuke/virus, so it is nothing new or surprising. Plus prior to Season 8 the terrorist were already making deals with the Russians to smuggle the fuel rods they needed for the nuke so they had help. There are probably other parties involved also besides the terrorists that could be supplying them with the resources such as the EMP. (i.e. Season 7 General Juma got resources from Jonas Hodges's Starkwood)
I don't think this nuke storyline will go the rest of the season. By Episode 16-17 they will be starting a new storyline that will be the final arc of the season leading to Episode 24, and by then the real mastermind/bad guy will be revealed since I don't think Samir (the current terrorist) will be around much longer. Every season they always go through like 3-4 different bad guys as well as 3-4 different story arcs.
^Yeah but those other times something happened to Jack, there were side effects. ie. He was on illegal drugs or he got radiation poisoning. This time with the knife, it's like it never happened lol
Just got around to watching it, and it was definitely the best episode of the season. I was totally convinced that Tarin turned out to be a good guy and helped his girl escape, then out of nowhere it was oh shit he is still alive!? The ending was fantastic.
KILL DANA WALSH! I'm so sick of her shit, nobody cares what happens to her, don't they realize that? And now Milton is on the show? Just give him a Swingline and he'll be out.
Assuming the EMP took out all of the surveillance footage the parole officer(played fantastically by Stephen Root) wanted, where do they go with the Dana storyline now?
[quote name='pitfallharry219']Assuming the EMP took out all of the surveillance footage the parole officer(played fantastically by Stephen Root) wanted, where do they go with the Dana storyline now?[/QUOTE]
Well, we got the answer to that question, and to say it's idiotic is an understatement. This whole season just took a huge nosedive into stupidity IMO.
[quote name='keithp']Well, we got the answer to that question, and to say it's idiotic is an understatement. This whole season just took a huge nosedive into stupidity IMO.[/QUOTE]
I was rolling my eyes a lot during tonight's episode. It's getting really unbelievable.
Last week's episode was the best of this season. I had high hopes for tonight's, but even the action scenes weren't that great,
who really didn't know Renee was going to save Jack and Cole?
and then when they threw that ending in there it was really just ridiculous. I hate to say it, but if this really was the best story the writers could come up with this season then I won't be sad to see 24 end.
[quote name='tcrash247']I was rolling my eyes a lot during tonight's episode. It's getting really unbelievable.[/QUOTE]
Yes I could not believe THIS is what Dana's story has amounted to. Her story was terrible from the get go and now it has turned into a hilariously awful storyline. I thought this week's episode was decent....until the last 5 minutes. I've watched every minute of 24 since the show started, but it has become clear to me that this really needs to be the last season. Thank god Damages is on right after 24 so I can watch some quality television after seeing Dana.
Ever see those news stories about how some creep ex-con is working at an elementary school? Yeah, CTU is the government intelligence version of that.
Really, how many traitors have we had in CTU now? Really, if the real government was full of this many spies, traitors, and double agents they'd all just be fighting amongst themselves rather than fighting us.
My god, I think a Google search would be a more effective background check than CTU is obviously conducting...
Also, that shootout lasted the entire hour and both CTU and the terrorists had unlimited supplies of ammo? Did Cole actually shoot anyone? I think he needs to be fired for being such a crappy shot.
[quote name='tcrash247']Also, that shootout lasted the entire hour and both CTU and the terrorists had unlimited supplies of ammo? Did Cole actually shoot anyone? I think he needs to be fired for being such a crappy shot.[/QUOTE]
It's not so much this that confused me, it's that
Renee rolls up and fires, maybe 5 shots, and takes out, what, 2-3 guys? Geez Crack Shot McGee!
Maybe I missed how the following was explained, as I watched this as soon as I woke up. So Chloe found a phone that magically was not effected by the EMP, and of all things to call, she called Renee instead of calling a shit ton of backup to get to the river. Not only that, but she did not give the phone to Hastings so that he could continue to try and coordinate any type of assistance in finding the terrorists.
Also, we have the Nina Meyers storyline taken to the next level between Cole and Dana. Seems like we will have Jack Bauer 2.0 for next season if the show continues.
Was also surprised at the revelation about Dana, especially considering how she has acted so far this season.
[quote name='Ryukahn']Maybe I missed how the following was explained, as I watched this as soon as I woke up. So Chloe found a phone that magically was not effected by the EMP, and of all things to call, she called Renee instead of calling a shit ton of backup to get to the river. Not only that, but she did not give the phone to Hastings so that he could continue to try and coordinate any type of assistance in finding the terrorists.
Also, we have the Nina Meyers storyline taken to the next level between Cole and Dana. Seems like we will have Jack Bauer 2.0 for next season if the show continues.
Was also surprised at the revelation about Dana, especially considering how she has acted so far this season.[/QUOTE]
The guys from NSA who came to fix the systems brought new cell phones for CTU.
[quote name='myl0r']It's not so much this that confused me, it's that
Renee rolls up and fires, maybe 5 shots, and takes out, what, 2-3 guys? Geez Crack Shot McGee!
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Haha, I also thought of that too. Maybe they should take her along on all field missions!
[quote name='Ryukahn']Maybe I missed how the following was explained, as I watched this as soon as I woke up. So Chloe found a phone that magically was not effected by the EMP, and of all things to call, she called Renee instead of calling a shit ton of backup to get to the river. Not only that, but she did not give the phone to Hastings so that he could continue to try and coordinate any type of assistance in finding the terrorists.[/QUOTE]
You probably missed it, the people from NSA brought a whole bag full of new cell phones for the CTU people.
[quote name='Ryukahn']Maybe I missed how the following was explained, as I watched this as soon as I woke up. So Chloe found a phone that magically was not effected by the EMP, and of all things to call, she called Renee instead of calling a shit ton of backup to get to the river. Not only that, but she did not give the phone to Hastings so that he could continue to try and coordinate any type of assistance in finding the terrorists.
Also, we have the Nina Meyers storyline taken to the next level between Cole and Dana. Seems like we will have Jack Bauer 2.0 for next season if the show continues.
Was also surprised at the revelation about Dana, especially considering how she has acted so far this season.[/QUOTE]
Also, Hastings told Chloe he couldn't spare any field agents to go after Jack and that if anyone could take care of himself, it was Jack. That was why she called Renee in the first place.
[quote name='keithp']Also, Hastings told Chloe he couldn't spare any field agents to go after Jack and that if anyone could take care of himself, it was Jack. That was why she called Renee in the first place.[/QUOTE]
I remember that part, but I did not remember the phones and other stuff being brought in, so thanks to everyone that clarified that. Still seems like the smart thing to do would be getting the police department involved, as Renee was supposedly unbalanced earlier in the season, not to mention she is just one person. But it's 24 so we will disregard logic always being followed.
[quote name='Ryukahn']I remember that part, but I did not remember the phones and other stuff being brought in, so thanks to everyone that clarified that. Still seems like the smart thing to do would be getting the police department involved, as Renee was supposedly unbalanced earlier in the season, not to mention she is just one person. But it's 24 so we will disregard logic always being followed. [/QUOTE]
every season up until now I've been able to overlook the holes and logical flaws because the show was just plain badass. even last week's episode made me feel that way. but as a whole, this season is just pitiful and I have been getting frustrated with the flaws as well.
(at least from what I can tell is going on in the trailer)
ing Jack Bauer! Plus taking a knife to the gut then throwing it at an enemy is just bad ass. 
