24: Season 8

I just finished watching all 192 episodes of 24. This was a project that took a lot of time but worth it. I am not sure why I missed it when it was on TV but I am glad it is available on DVD and I have been able to watch it on my own time. Likely I would have missed episodes when it was on TV. The series had great and weak seasons. I think season 1 and 8 are great. The 5th is exceptional. They say season 6 was weak. I guess so but you can see they still put a lot into it. I can see the complaints about torture. Some of it is very violent and gruesome. I think the use of chemical torture was really uncomfortable to watch. This also reminds me of how many have been complaining that Zero Dark 30 endorses torture. I don't think it did nor do I think 24 did. But, that is my opinion. What I do think was representable was their suggestion that those who are Muslims or Middle-Eastern are terrorists. They fixed that in the later seasons, especially season 8. In any event I found Kiefer Sutherland to be electrifying throughout every season. His relentless energy and ability to emotionally and physically act at that level is astonishing. He is a great actor. There were many others I greatly admired especially the weird and wonderful Mary Lynn Rajskub. She became a important part of the show. She seemed never comfortable with herself. Her strange expressions were what made her priceless. I guess my regret is that they killed off so many and some in the same seasons. I never got why they did that. Jack had a lot of great, beautiful women but the poor guy could never get a break. Bad things happened to the three that really meant something. I thought of all of them that Annie Wersching as Renee Walker was breathtaking. I also wish to point out that back in 2001 the show had black president. Not just any black president but a commanding Dennis Haysberth in that role. Then in series 7 and 8 they had Cherry Jones as the first female president. I think that is very interesting and significant. Does anybody but me think Cherry Jones looks a little like you-know-who? Well, they say it will come back in a limited series in 2014. What will Jack be up to? Where did he go? Who will be his next female conquest only for the relationship to go wrong? I cannot wait.

The rest of the season pig were all great but I would have to reorder the 5th season again which really is disappointing.

Jack is my favorite character and although they put him through the ringer, he always gets the job done

Through eight seasons, "24" was easily the most riveting show on television; surprisingly quality for the usual mindless fare presented on the "boob" tube. Season eight of "24" holds the excitement and drama that the previous seven seasons were known for. This is and was the best show on TV. Some shows stick around too long, but even in season eight, "24" has twists and turns in the plot that leave your jaw dropping in amazement.Season eight begins with an all new CTU (in New York), with Jack Bauer in quiet retirement. It changes drastically from episode one on! The plot revolves around a terrorist plan to use fuel rods as a weapon on US soil. There is constant intrigue involving the middle eastern country which purchased the fuel rods (the I.R.K.), the Russian sellers, and CTU desperately trying to intercept the transaction and stop deployment of the rods. On the political front, there is intense pressure for the US to sigh a peace treaty with both Russia and the I.R.K. President Allison Taylor faces her greatest moral challenge, and this becomes a major theme of the season. Season eight also brings the surprising return of former disgraced President Charles Logan. His "Nixon-like" character represents the worst of American power, dirty politics, and moral failure. In contrast, the role of CTU analyst Chloe O'Brian represents the best qualities of loyalty, friendship, and intellect.My only criticism of this season is the tendency to turn Jack Bauer into a superhero character. The things he is able to accomplish on his own are simply too much to believe. That aside, this final season of "24" will leave you in tears, as we say goodbye to the best show on television. With the rise of the mindless reality shows on TV, one wonders if the industry has any interest in creating further quality television as exemplified in "24".kone

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