24 Jack Bauer is a sociopath

Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:44 am

This is a discussion thread for the TV series 24, which focuses on Jack Bauer and the Counter Terrorism Unit of America preventing terrorists attacks. 24 episodes in a season, each episode covers an hour in real time.

I just finished up the series (8 seasons and a telemovie). 24 is incredulous, unapologetically ridiculous, and plagued by poor writing. A roller coaster ride of quality, I think if it wasn't so long with filler it would have been received better. By season six, I was tired of the same old shenanigans.

High Points
* Season 5's second half
* Chloe O'Brian, all the time
* Renee Walker torturing an infant
* Nina reveal in season 1

Low Points
* 'Have six with me, I'm a MILF' moment in season 1
* Kim Bauer versus the Cougar
* Mama Terrorist, Papa Terrorist, and Baby Terrorist in season 4
* Nonsensical events of season 6
* Dana Walsh 's poorly thought out character
* lolKim working at CTU
* Amnesia Teri

Also who was your favorite mole at CTU? Plenty to choose from.

I thought Jack Bauer made a good main character, sociopathic and was arrested more than any other character ever. But still cool. Chloe O'Brian was my favorite, along with David Palmer.
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Cat Haines
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:24 pm

Was the infant a suspected terrorist?

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Jeff Turner
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:24 am

It's not torture anymore, it is "enhanced interrogation", and as such perfectly acceptable, unless you happen to be a human being.
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Jessica Thomson
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:37 am

I thought you were talking about the user for a second.

But this is interesting. I never got into 24 maybe 2 or 3 episodes and I stopped.
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Liii BLATES
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:29 am

http://ign.com/articles/2013/12/20/top-10-tv-action-stars
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Quick Draw III
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:26 am

Almost right on que.

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Jesus Sanchez
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:28 pm

I don't remember your first low point listed from season 1?
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Danial Zachery
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:47 am

Damn, just when I thought the forums were getting interesting, LOL

I remember when it was the "in" thing to watch, but I just never could get into it. Although I think Kiefer fits the role well enough though

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Carolyne Bolt
 
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Post » Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:45 am

It got sort of ridiculous as the guy kept saving the day in 24 hours, over and over.
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