Morphinity 2.0 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I can't seem to find the 24 thread. I was sure we had one. Anyway, we can use this thread to discuss the best TV show to grace our television sets. Whether you're watching it for the first time, watching it again, or anticipating the movie that still hasn't been greenlit, post it here! The reason that I started the 24 revival is because Jack Bauer reprises his role for a new ad: http://www.adweek.com/video/acer-cupcakes-143127?auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Easily one of my top-3 favorite shows of all-time. Was a total roller coaster ride for all eight seasons. In fact, Howard Gordon, the producer for '24' is the reason I am watching Homeland now. He's also in charge of that, and just six episodes in I can already notice his touch on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am waiting to see a 24 movie in the worst way. I personally don't like how the finale was scripted because it was done with a movie that was then in the works. Man I loved it when House was on at 8 on Mondays and then 24 was on at 9. Talk about getting lost in amazing television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 There was no show that gripped me more than 24. Every week was a wild ride and it just kept building. Another thing that was great about 24 is that you were guaranteed 24 episodes every season. And, CC, you're right. Those were some golden times back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 FOX was at the peak of the market at the time, because the House/24 combo gave them the most lethal 1-2 punch in prime time television/drama at the time. That lasted for years, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 There was no show that gripped me more than 24. Every week was a wild ride and it just kept building. Another thing that was great about 24 is that you were guaranteed 24 episodes every season. And, CC, you're right. Those were some golden times back then. I think the fact that each episode of 24 ended in a cliffhanger and there was always a twist and turn made it amazing. That and they had three arcs each year to keep building upon to keep things fresh. Just when you thought you had the show pigeonholed Tony's death, oh wait he came back as an evil guy, oh wait he was a double triple agent I was so sad when it ended. FOX was at the peak of the market at the time, because the House/24 combo gave them the most lethal 1-2 punch in prime time television/drama at the time. That lasted for years, too. Agreed and then both took a hit when House entered season four by shaking up the team but then it rebounded back and then 24 started to take a hit when at the beginning of Season 5 Palmer was assassinated I still think that was one of the show's biggest mistakes but I understood why it happened. However, the Logan angle that was spun out of it was one of the better scripted elements of the show that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 This show has been off the air for years, so I'm not sure why we're using spoiler tags, but for the sake of the geniuses who'd click to view this thread despite not having watched it through... Tony's return was the single greatest season the show had, IMO. It came full circle on so many of the avenues they explored, including the man ultimately responsible for the CTU attacks that killed Michelle (and Tony, so we had thought), etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 This show has been off the air for years, so I'm not sure why we're using spoiler tags, but for the sake of the geniuses who'd click to view this thread despite not having watched it through... Tony's return was the single greatest season the show had, IMO. It came full circle on so many of the avenues they explored, including the man ultimately responsible for the CTU attacks that killed Michelle (and Tony, so we had thought), etc. etc. I am only using spoilers because BornAgainQvistian still watches this and I know he will eventually stumble into this thread. In the last thread we used spoilers when I talked about it with him He was in season 4/5 I believe. I agree that Tony's return was pretty epic. It gave some closure for some previous un-explained events and it gave the show a shot in the arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I actually thought they were on a serious downhill slide over seasons 5 and 6. By the end of 6 the ratings had begun to dip, to my recollection, so the return of Tony was definitely more than just a "shot in the arm". It was like a heroin shot in the arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I actually thought they were on a serious downhill slide over seasons 5 and 6. By the end of 6 the ratings had begun to dip, to my recollection, so the return of Tony was definitely more than just a "shot in the arm". It was like a heroin shot in the arm. Lol, nice analogy considering Jack's renowned heroin problem earlier in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Totally unintentional, but great catch! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I want to watch 24 so badly because my friend keeps telling me how amazing it is. I just feel like I have absolutely no time at all. Plus, I really don't feel like paying for all of the seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I want to watch 24 so badly because my friend keeps telling me how amazing it is. I just feel like I have absolutely no time at all. Plus, I really don't feel like paying for all of the seasons. Netflix streaming has every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I actually thought they were on a serious downhill slide over seasons 5 and 6. By the end of 6 the ratings had begun to dip, to my recollection, so the return of Tony was definitely more than just a "shot in the arm". It was like a heroin shot in the arm. I agree with the season 6 comment. It was just poorly written, but seasons 7 and 8 were phenomenal. However, I disagree with the season 5 comment: With Palmer getting shot, Jack returning and getting framed, the airport hostage situation, the nerve gas, CTU getting attacked, Edgar dying, the president as a villain, and Jack getting kidnapped by the Chinese (a scene that still gives me chills) it had the most intrigue and action of any of the seasons. With that said, Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4 were all awesome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Ah, you're right. I thought Season 5 was actually season 4. It was 6 that was really bad. 5 was actually my second favorite in the series. The finale alone was incredible. One of the best season finales in television for me. It left everyone HOOKED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Netflix streaming has every season. I guess I'll have to add streaming when I get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm still on fucking season six. I hate this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Season six is so bad. Easily the worst in the series. I actually think i gave up on that season mid-way through and only came back when there were like four left that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm actually stuck on episode 18, but I have no time to continue watching with school and soccer. It's a pain in the ass because I've been on season 6 since late August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnydollaz18 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have been dying to watch this show in Netflix, I have it in my Instant Que, I wanna watch it so bad when I have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm adjusting the thread title a bit to make it easy to find again if this thread falls off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Almost done with season 6, but it just seems so slow. The idea was good, but it seems so predictable and like they're just repeating the same shit. I can't wait until I get to season 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 FOX was at the peak of the market at the time, because the House/24 combo gave them the most lethal 1-2 punch in prime time television/drama at the time. That lasted for years, too. I'd just like to add that Prison Break used to precede 24 and that was also a great combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Almost done with season 6, but it just seems so slow. The idea was good, but it seems so predictable and like they're just repeating the same shit. I can't wait until I get to season 7. Just get through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Just get through it. Going to finish it now. So glad it's almost over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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