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[hcmv007]

For those of you who have missed an episode, go to fox.com, go to shows, click on 24 (if it is not on the homepage), then click onto On Demand-you can watch all the episodes so far this season, just follow the download instructions. I had a weak connection, and had almost zero buffering problems. Spoilers below:

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I have a feeling that Josh is really Jack's kid. The actor almost looks like Kiefer, and can you believe he was sold out by his own brother? Talk about family problems.

[Vauxhall]

Ahh rubbish!! I've been trying to find episode 5 on the internet, and thought you'd solved all my problems, but that feature is only available in the USA! Back to searching I guess.

In regards to Josh Bauer, I think that you may be right hcmv007 but I sincerely hope you're not! I think it would be better for the writers not to give an explicit answer either way, and just let the viewers decide for themselves. Also would be quite a soap opera-ish type development.

[Scottlee]

I'm far behind, but absolutely hooked now. I've just passed the 9th episode of Season Two. Wonderful stuff. It's become the first thing I do when I get home from work. I think I'll probably have finished the whole season by the weekend and I only started on Sunday.

[killkenny kid]

I'm far behind, but absolutely hooked now. I've just passed the 9th episode of Season Two. Wonderful stuff. It's become the first thing I do when I get home from work. I think I'll probably have finished the whole season by the weekend and I only started on Sunday.

It only gets better.

[Professor Dent]

Welcome to the obsession, Scotlee.

[Nimsworth]

I'm far behind, but absolutely hooked now. I've just passed the 9th episode of Season Two. Wonderful stuff. It's become the first thing I do when I get home from work. I think I'll probably have finished the whole season by the weekend and I only started on Sunday.

A quick word of advice. Unless you're up to speed on 24 stay away from fansites, blogs, news articles, DVD reviews, wikipedia or ANYTHING 24 related as they all have MASSIVE spoilers.

ESPECIALLY wikipedia that ruined something that happens in Season 5 for me when I was watching season 3. Get up to date first!

[dodge]

Is Season 6 running into trouble? Last night's episode left me feeling apprehensive. As in: Just a bloody minute here--Jack's brotherwas the evil mastermind...Jack never had a clue...but suddenly shows up bro's house, socks him in the face and then proceeds to torture him, as if he'd known all along????????

May the Power of Bauer preserve Season 6...but that whole business seemed pretty hokey to me?

Anyone see it differently? Why?

I'm not sure if Jack knows his brother was behind the whole thing. Maybe there's another reason he's torturing him. A lot of questions in that last episode (hour 5)...

Introducing a family that was never mentioned once in the 5 previous seasons seems a little 'jump the shark tank' to me. Especially when it is the evil mastermind from before and his hot wife apparently 'knew' Jack before they got married. And the boy sure takes after Uncle Jack!

Glad it's not just me. I've been one of the strongest supporters of this show from the get-go, hallelujah-ing their boldness, inventiveness and sheer narrative skill. It's still early in the season, but I thought the last episode sagged and I'm really bothered by the whole evil brother connection. The writers have admitted it never once occurred to them before the present season. Their ongoing effort to top their past work can only be applauded. But they've really stepped in it this time...so far.

[hcmv007]

There is a method to the madness for this season. Plus, it is fair to assume that Jack had family members that were living. Given what he has had to face, it would be logical for Jack not to mention them, after all, the man is trying to prevent the disaster from occuring. Not a lot of time to say "Gee, what would my Dad do?" or "I wonder how my brother is doing?"



If Jack didn't know Graem sold him out-he does now! He all but hinted that while taking him to their Dad's office, and for sure after they were double crossed by the security guards.

[Professor Dent]

We are still early on in the season so we have a lot of time to see how it plays out. Given the real time format of the show, it's hard to introduce elements that don't have a bearing on the immediate story. If you think back at the other seasons, how would Jack just bring he had a brother -- in causal conversation between gun fights or just call to say hello? It would just seem out of place. (I could be more specific but I'm avoiding spoilers for those who have not seen previous seasons -- you can all thank me later ).

In my book, there are two sure-fire ways that a show jumps the shark. First, the musical episode. Second, bring on Jack's evil twin brother ala Michael/Garth Knight from Knight Rider. Since we haven't hit those yet, we are in the clear.

[Nimsworth]

See everyone's painting Graem (wtf is up with that spelling?) as "Jack's Evil Brother". I dont see him as evil. Fayed sure he's dead set evil. Graem, even though he set up the plan with Logan and sold his own brother out in Day 5, does everything cause he thinks it's for the good of the country. Jack himself broke into a Chinese consulate for the good of his country.

Jack on the other hand pays for his mistakes and takes it like a man and spends 20 months in a chinese prison.

Graem on the other hand is willing to kill his Dad and brother just to avoid prison.

Thats the difference beetween the Bauer brothers.

[RazorBlade]

I'm sorry, I don't see 24 as all that. And I love musical eps of shows like Buffy or Scrubs. They are better that Dream Girls that's for sure.

As for Jack, he gets out of Chinese prison, hasn't spoken in 20 months, starts talking, won't stop and rest, call the fam, just goes, cleans up, cuts his own hair, starts back on the 24 hour clock. I don't get it. Unless they're lampooning heroic fiction. Then I don't get it. I really like the creative people behind the show but 24 sux.

[Nimsworth]

I really like the creative people behind the show but 24 sux.

Then why come into a thread dedicated to talking about it?

[sharpshooter]

Channel 7 Australia has done the worst possible thing, I thought last year was bad at 9.30pm.

At the end credits promoting the next episode, a energetic voiceover quiped that 24 will return at the new time of 10.30pm Wednesday. Are they serious!

The network promoted the series with enthusiasm, and putting two double episodes in one week. The sudden dropping of the ball has me wondering if this great show will last on air. Appalling.

[hcmv007]

Confirmed by IGN on a set visit of 24


Ricky Schroder has joined the cast of 24. Yes, THAT Ricky Schroder from MYPD Blue, and Silver Spoons

He plays a CTU Agent. Read the article on the 24 homepage

[dodge]

I still have my doubts about this season. But this show's built up a huge bank of good will and trust with most viewers. And I stand among the most devoted fans. It's still early in the season. Let's hope the creative dream team can pull it all together in the next couple of weeks, especially the family business. Hell, past seasons survived Jack's daughter. Somehow we'll learn to live with the stick of wood who's the new Prez.
Fingers crossed!

[Tarl_Cabot]

We are still early on in the season so we have a lot of time to see how it plays out. Given the real time format of the show, it's hard to introduce elements that don't have a bearing on the immediate story. If you think back at the other seasons, how would Jack just bring he had a brother -- in causal conversation between gun fights or just call to say hello? It would just seem out of place. (I could be more specific but I'm avoiding spoilers for those who have not seen previous seasons -- you can all thank me later ).

In my book, there are two sure-fire ways that a show jumps the shark. First, the musical episode. Second, bring on Jack's evil twin brother ala Michael/Garth Knight from Knight Rider. Since we haven't hit those yet, we are in the clear.

What made the Garth Knight thing so hilarious was the fact that Hasselhoff's face was supposed to have been altered by plastic surgery...so, his evil twin wouldn't even look like him! Ok, I'm ashamed to have such knowledge.

I'm dissapointed Donald Sutherland isn't playing Jack's dad...and the world of '24' is becoming a little too small for my taste.

[Vauxhall]

I agree that the pacing of the series has been slightly hampered by some of the less believable aspects of the story thus far, but based on the spoilers I have seen for later in the season, I still have great faith for this one. The preview for this week's episode in the USA, shown at the end of last week's show, looks particularly good. Jack leaning over Graem and telling him: "You will experience a pain I cannot even describe". Good ol' Jack

[Professor Dent]

What made the Garth Knight thing so hilarious was the fact that Hasselhoff's face was supposed to have been altered by plastic surgery...so, his evil twin wouldn't even look like him! Ok, I'm ashamed to have such knowledge.

I'm even more ashamed to know this: The answer is that Wilton Knight had Michael Long's face reconstructed in Garth's image. I think to make-up for the inability to use his evil son to do good with the talking car. (actually, I was a huge fan of the show as a kid & even have all 4 seasons on DVD now).

Back on topic, this week's episode does look really good. Hopefully, Graem will get what's coming to him. He was so smug at the end of the last episode when he showed his true colors in front of Dad Bauer.

Edited by Professor Dent, 06 February 2007 - 01:20 AM.

[Nimsworth]

You've really gotta feel sorry for Jack after this one. Aside from Chloe there's no-one he can trust now that its revealed Graem was the fallguy and Daddy Bauer's the real bad guy. Also the Palmer's done seem to have much luck when it comes to finding support in their Cabinet. 25th Admendment anyone?

Interesting to see what they're gonna do with Morris and am I the only one who can't wait for Logan to come back as the rumours say he will?

[dodge]

About last night: great news for at this devoted fan who'd had doubts: the season appears to be roaring once again into top form. Two top-drawer shockeroos, amazing acting from Keifer, and a cliffhanger to leave me with fingers bit to the quick in anticipation of the next 2-hour show.

My one complaint: some really clunky dialogue. One example, and that's it: Graeme, Jack's brother, says to Dad that "Jack fell for the ruse." That was talking down to fans. 'Jack fell for it' or 'Jack bought it' would have been more natural. There was no need to point out that the ruse was a ruse. There were several other times when characters went on too long, not trusting us to catch on. Hey, 24 writers, we're quick on the draw--how about a little more respect?

Other than that, it's sweet to have the show of shows back.

[Jim]

Spoiler tags, people. Please.

[dodge]

Spoiler tags, people. Please.

So sorry. That won't ever happen again!

[Professor Dent]

Last night's episode was definitely good & gives a better picture of the story arc over the next several episodes (at least). Next week's double episode is a nice bonus for not even being half-way through the season.

[Johnboy007]

This is the first season I've followed and I must say I have really enjoyed it.

But

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I'm not sure I like the clear cut villains here. We knew Fayed was bad from the beginning (it would have been more fun to keep Alexander Siddig's character a little more ambiguous longer). It was also pretty clear that James Cromwell was "still" bad as soon as he killed the second captor.

A random question not related to the plot: Is McCarthy Australian or South African (I assume the latter)?

[dinovelvet]

But

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I'm not sure I like the clear cut villains here. We knew Fayed was bad from the beginning (it would have been more fun to keep Alexander Siddig's character a little more ambiguous longer). It was also pretty clear that James Cromwell was "still" bad as soon as he killed the second captor.

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Who knows if Siddig is REALLY a good guy though? We're only a few hours into the season...since this is the first time you're watching, you won't believe the twists and turns that characters can take before the day is out...!

[Nimsworth]

But

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I'm not sure I like the clear cut villains here. We knew Fayed was bad from the beginning (it would have been more fun to keep Alexander Siddig's character a little more ambiguous longer). It was also pretty clear that James Cromwell was "still" bad as soon as he killed the second captor.

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Who knows if Siddig is REALLY a good guy though? We're only a few hours into the season...since this is the first time you're watching, you won't believe the twists and turns that characters can take before the day is out...!

Don't forget the Annual CTU bombing and Mole!

[Tarl_Cabot]

What made the Garth Knight thing so hilarious was the fact that Hasselhoff's face was supposed to have been altered by plastic surgery...so, his evil twin wouldn't even look like him! Ok, I'm ashamed to have such knowledge.

I'm even more ashamed to know this: The answer is that Wilton Knight had Michael Long's face reconstructed in Garth's image.

LOL!!!!!


Hey, anyone here watching Sleeper Cell: American Terror? I just started watching it the other day...it's definately a 24 inspidered show but it's on cable so it's R rated in it's content. It's also more reality based. They use the FBI rather than a fictional counter terror agency and the bad guys are Al Queda...pretty good stuff.

[killkenny kid]

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Hey, anyone here watching Sleeper Cell: American Terror? I just started watching it the other day...it's definately a 24 inspidered show but it's on cable so it's R rated in it's content. It's also more reality based. They use the FBI rather than a fictional counter terror agency and the bad guys are Al Queda...pretty good stuff.

Yes, T. It's a good one, I had a thread about it last season. I'm happy someone else is watching.

[hcmv007]

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Boy, Jack bauer has one screwed up family! His FATHER (Faja for the Goldmember types) is the one responsible for last season, the nukes this season, and selling out his own son? What a bastard!

Powers Booth as the VP-you gotta love to hate this guy.

[Genrewriter]

I like how the season is unfolding though the presidential side of the plot just tends to drag the suspense level way down. Why the same writers who can deliver nail biting, intense scenes in the A plot can't make the secondary plotlines just as compelling is beyond me.