I jumped on the 24 bandwagon a little late, but, then again, that all had to do with my early lack of a DVR. It was hard to jump into the middle of a season of 24 and know what the heck was going on or care. But I started watching in time to see an ex-President assassinated, an LA suburb get nuked, and learn that Jack Bauer is someone you do not want to cross. My understanding is that the first couple seasons were the best and it went downhill from there; I was witness to four seasons. Seasons five and six were pretty good in my estimation, last year's season seven was overall pretty bad, and this final season had so many highs and lows it was hard to keep track. This is not meant to be a full-season recap, so I'll just hit a few key thoughts...
When Jack and Renee found each other this season, I found it a thing of beauty--two damaged people who can help each other heal and take on the world together. Then Renee was shot and killed. I still say this was a bad move and wish the writers had found a better way to unleash Jack's rage.
Does Jack Bauer (or Chloe or Renee or Arlo or Cole or...anyone?) ever take a bathroom break? Good Lord, with all the "real time" shenanigans, no one ever has to relieve themselves or take a nap or anything. I know, we don't really need to see that, but if it were referenced maybe it would seem more realistic. Just sayin'.
Dana Walsh was the worst character I have seen in my four seasons watching the show. Not believable for a minute. Sorry.
Stephen Root's appearance this season was a waste. He didn't even find his red stapler!
The ending just about too-perfectly set up the feature film that we've all heard is in the works.
24 was a great concept in its inception. The problem is the writers, producers, and network did not know when to say "when." They beat this horse long after it died and it showed in the last couple seasons. While there was plenty of excitement at certain times this season, I still wonder if the show would not have been better overall if they had made the hard decision to kill Jack Bauer early on several seasons ago, then have some other agent become the hero for the day. Then focus different days around different heroes, all while keeping a good core cast. Maybe that would have kept the idea fresher than having to believe that one man could have so many bad days, take so many beatings (electrocutions, shootings, etc.), and save the day every time.
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