24: Two more years

Simon Brew

More news from over the pond, as the season for renewing TV shows continues. And there's more Bauer to look forward to (?) as a result...

Published on May 17, 2007

For me, season five pulled 24 right out of the doldrums, courtesy of the wonderful Mr and Mrs Logan. Season six? I’m stuck half way through, reluctant to keep going because, simply, it’s all been seen before. Except Farmer Hoggett, obviously.

It’s now been confirmed that 24 will run to season eight, and herein lies the problem. The strength of 24 has, to some degree, been its willingness to do anything to pull the rug from under your feet, from bombs, killing major characters, stunning plot twists and sheer energy. Except one thing: Jack, as we all know, is indestructible, save inevitably for a noble death at the end of how many movies they make.

Season five worked in part because it sidelined Jack for good chunks of it. And in spite of the fact that he’s the best character in it, for 24 to remain in any way vital for two more years, surely that’s what’s got to happen?

Bet it doesn’t, though…

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Re: 24: Two more years
Posted By ChristianLett 1 May 18, 2007 09:00:07 AM

For a long time 24 was my favourite show, and Jack Bauer my hero. But this season has been quite silly and now I only seem to be watching it as something to do before Lost comes on. Let's hope they do a reboot for season seven.