Author Topic: 24 Season 8 (Spoilers in use) (Read 19379 times)

gazzalfc · « **Reply #120 on:** February 14, 2010, 03:45:48 pm »

Quote from: AdamR on February 14, 2010, 03:25:37 pm

Dana's storyline needs binning ASAP

It will. Renee will sort her out i'm sure

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #121 on:** February 14, 2010, 09:27:57 pm »

Agree with those saying the Dana sideline story is wank and unnecessary.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #122 on:** February 15, 2010, 10:07:04 am »

Hahaha, that was hilarious. Jack gets stabbed in the stomach, immediately pulls the knife out and throws it right in someone throat from about 10 foot away. Classic Jack. The rest of the episode was boring though.

The Starbuck storyline is taking up far too much time

Tim-Cross · « **Reply #123 on:** February 15, 2010, 11:14:36 am »

Was thinking the hour was boring, and then Jack pulls a blinder out of the bag. Brilliant and, indeed, classic Jack.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #124 on:** February 15, 2010, 12:41:58 pm »

Even Jack Bauer needs help sometimes

Sutherland forced to halt '24' filming

24 has been forced to halt filming after Kiefer Sutherland suffered a ruptured cyst.

The cyst near Sutherland's kidney reportedly ruptured earlier this week, but production continued until Friday without him.

The actor, who plays Jack Bauer in the drama, is now preparing to have minor surgery. However, filming on the show is expected to begin again within a week.

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Sutherland's publicist said: "While Kiefer Sutherland is frustrated to miss even one day of work, he and Fox decided together that it would be best to complete this minor elective procedure now as a precaution as opposed to six weeks from now when production wraps. He looks forward to returning to work next week."

Meanwhile, in a statement Fox said that they support Sutherland's decision to take a break.

"We are temporarily suspending production of 24 while our friend and colleague Kiefer Sutherland undergoes a medical procedure," the network said.

"We hope to resume production shortly and do not anticipate any disruption in the broadcast of this season's episodes."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/s9/24/news/a203197/sutherland-forced-to-halt-24-filming.html

Tomaldinho · « **Reply #125 on:** February 15, 2010, 03:47:37 pm »

Doesn't say what episode they were up to....

Its wierd that we're watching the start and they haven't finished the end

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #126 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:32:34 pm »

Quote from: Tomaldinho on February 15, 2010, 03:47:37 pm

Its wierd that we're watching the start and they haven't finished the end

It pisses me off actually, that's where they went wrong with Lost.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #127 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:06:44 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on February 15, 2010, 06:32:34 pm

It pisses me off actually, that's where they went wrong with Lost.

Why are you annoyed that a show is still filming the final episodes while you are watching the first ones? What difference does it make?

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #128 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:13:26 pm »

I'm noy losing sleep over it! Just reckon it gives more scope for the writers to fuck it up by making things up as they go along.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #129 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:21:04 pm »

Surely it's a good thing for them to have the ability to fix things that aren't working as well as they thought they would?

I'm sure the season long story is outlined before they start filming but say if a character isn't working out they could write them out a bit earlier than planned and have other characters do they things they should have.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #130 on:** February 15, 2010, 08:19:42 pm »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on February 15, 2010, 07:21:04 pm

Surely it's a good thing for them to have the ability to fix things that aren't working as well as they thought they would?

I'm sure the season long story is outlined before they start filming but say if a character isn't working out they could write them out a bit earlier than planned and have other characters do they things they should have.

Yep they could, I suspect I'm right about this on Lost but wrong about it on 24 - the silly Dana sideline story being binned as a result of viewer feedback would be great if that happened, for example.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #131 on:** February 15, 2010, 09:29:13 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on February 15, 2010, 08:19:42 pm

Yep they could, I suspect I'm right about this on Lost but wrong about it on 24 - the silly Dana sideline story being binned as a result of viewer feedback would be great if that happened, for example.

Lost has done it a couple of times. They killed off Nikki and Paulo early when they saw the voracity of the (unfair IMO) backlash from the fans, they had planned to gradually introduce them as main characters. I think they binned Mr Eko earlier than planned because the actor wanted to quit.

I hope the Dana storyline goes soon, it seems like they can't drag it out for much longer anyway...

danwms · « **Reply #132 on:** February 16, 2010, 11:50:42 am »

Are they talking about filming the next series?

PaulF · « **Reply #133 on:** February 16, 2010, 02:45:00 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on February 15, 2010, 08:19:42 pm

Yep they could, I suspect I'm right about this on Lost but wrong about it on 24 - the silly Dana sideline story being binned as a result of viewer feedback would be great if that happened, for example.

Not sure that audience voting is the way to go on drama series ? I doubt viewer opinions have much to do with it unless they feel they are going to really affect rating significantly. My money would be on it being trying to keep the story under wraps for as long as possible, otherwise we could have ant and dec declaring at the end of each show.

Press the red button for Jack to escape his kidnappers in the next show
Press blue to see Renee killed
Press green to see Renee and Dana in a steamy scene
Press Yellow ... well you get the idea !

liverpool1691 · « **Reply #134 on:** February 16, 2010, 03:36:05 pm »

Good episode today imo apart from the Dana storyline of course. At least were getting more action now.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #135 on:** February 17, 2010, 10:15:16 pm »

Quote from: PaulF on February 16, 2010, 02:45:00 pm

Not sure that audience voting is the way to go on drama series ? I doubt viewer opinions have much to do with it unless they feel they are going to really affect rating significantly. My money would be on it being trying to keep the story under wraps for as long as possible, otherwise we could have ant and dec declaring at the end of each show.

Press the red button for Jack to escape his kidnappers in the next show
Press blue to see Renee killed
Press green to see Renee and Dana in a steamy scene
Press Yellow ... well you get the idea !

My green button would probably stop working if those were the options.

Chivasino · « **Reply #136 on:** February 18, 2010, 08:49:21 am »

The side story is complete bollocks. Some bint is more concerned about her relationship with her boyfriend than weapon grade nuclear rods, that are in the hands of some Russians and, potentially, some Islamic terrorists.

And said boyfriend is trying to get these rods back.

Awful side plot.

Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #137 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:28:22 pm »

How the hell did she get the job in the first place. Thought it was an alright episode, but still the worst opening 3rd of a season so far.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #138 on:** February 18, 2010, 11:09:26 pm »

Quote from: Walshy® on February 18, 2010, 12:28:22 pm

How the hell did she get the job in the first place. Thought it was an alright episode, but still the worst opening 3rd of a season so far.

CTU seem shockingly bad at checking peoples background

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #139 on:** February 20, 2010, 08:57:59 am »

Getting better, although I was a bit confused as to why Jack's body isn't covered in scarring and stuff. Didn't Renee see some last season? Or was that just on his back.

Anyway, after 8 seasons his body should look like a train wreck.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #140 on:** February 20, 2010, 09:01:08 am »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on February 20, 2010, 08:57:59 am

Getting better, although I was a bit confused as to why Jack's body isn't covered in scarring and stuff. Didn't Renee see some last season? Or was that just on his back.

Anyway, after 8 seasons his body should look like a train wreck.

His back I think, from what the Chinese did to him.

I liked his Harry Potter glasses though

Tommy_W · « **Reply #141 on:** February 20, 2010, 08:57:00 pm »

Only just watched the latest episode. This show is seriously going down the pan - can't see there being a 9th season unless things pick up pronto. I'm losing interest fast - the only remotely interesting parts are with Bauer. Everything else is just dull

sunny_LFC · « **Reply #142 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:21:55 pm »

this season has been so poor thus far. easily the worst overall (so far), fast losing interest and can barely keep attention during episodes

hope it picks up

Gromit · « **Reply #143 on:** February 23, 2010, 06:08:54 am »

Just seen episode 9, I think I called all the 'twists' before they happened. Problem is they've done it all before. New characters but pretty much the same situations.

And who let Freddie Prinze Jr copy the Sam character from Supernatural?

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #144 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:25:30 pm »

How is it the next best guy after Freddie Prince Jr is some 12 year old who needs his gear adjusted properly by mommy?

liverpool1691 · « **Reply #145 on:** February 23, 2010, 01:51:47 pm »

Spoiler

At least that Dana being blackmailed storyline is over.

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Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #146 on:** February 23, 2010, 01:52:03 pm »

Can't believe this is a third way though and I cannot remember more than 5 mins of decent footage.

Deffo shite now.

INABITSKI · « **Reply #147 on:** February 23, 2010, 01:58:09 pm »

Quote from: buzzing on February 7, 2010, 11:25:04 pm

So stick with it for a few eps and you'll be hooked

You wasn't joking. 2 weeks later just starting Season 3.

kratos · « **Reply #148 on:** February 24, 2010, 12:51:12 pm »

These new characters are just not doing it.
After 9 episodes, they dont seem strong at all.
Bring back Tony Almedia, Agent Pierce and the like asap!

Tommy_W · « **Reply #149 on:** February 24, 2010, 03:26:25 pm »

Quote from: kratos on February 24, 2010, 12:51:12 pm

These new characters are just not doing it.
After 9 episodes, they dont seem strong at all.
Bring back Tony Almedia, Agent Pierce and the like asap!

I don't think it's the characters, so much as the piss poor scripts! The whole series so far has just felt like a badly cobbled together version of every other season we've already seen!

gazzalfc · « **Reply #150 on:** February 24, 2010, 03:57:38 pm »

I like the freddie prinze jr charecter. Could definatly be the new Curtis.

I agree that Aaron Pierce should be brought back but I'm sure he'll be back in the next few episodes anyway (presidents daughter should feature in the next arc IMO).

Its been a very predictable and scrappy 9 episodes so far that have felt rushed and forced which is a shame. Hopefully now that Kiefer Sutherland is back from his visit to hospital the season can really kick on.

AdamR · « **Reply #151 on:** February 24, 2010, 09:20:05 pm »

Spoiler

Glad that shitty storyline is now over.

Now with Jack leading the field for the operation it should pick up finally.

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Scribble8 · « **Reply #152 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:23:57 am »

After a bad start I think it's shaping up. I'm at nine and it's starting to be more like it. The first couple of episodes was horrible and I'm a big 24 fan...

PaulF · « **Reply #153 on:** March 3, 2010, 10:36:05 pm »

The last episode was amazingly forgettable.

Walshy7 · « **Reply #154 on:** March 8, 2010, 05:36:16 pm »

Anyone else noticed that 2nd rate old detective from the bill is the guard that is doing the presidents daughter?

PaulF · « **Reply #155 on:** March 8, 2010, 07:09:42 pm »

Quote from: Walshy7 on March 8, 2010, 05:36:16 pm

Anyone else noticed that 2nd rate old detective from the bill is the guard that is doing the presidents daughter?

You watch FAR too much telly Walshy!

Sat1 · « **Reply #156 on:** March 8, 2010, 07:10:48 pm »

Thought I'd seen him before.

Thought it was a joke when Hassans brother decides to jump up and run just 10 seconds before Jack got there. Pretty pathetic really. Also loved the way the bomber got away so easy, apart from Jack the rest of the brigade are a pretty useless bunch.

sidneyroughdiamond · « **Reply #157 on:** March 8, 2010, 07:47:22 pm »

Quote from: Sat1 on March 8, 2010, 07:10:48 pm

Thought I'd seen him before.

Thought it was a joke when Hassans brother decides to jump up and run just 10 seconds before Jack got there. Pretty pathetic really. Also loved the way the bomber got away so easy, apart from Jack the rest of the brigade are a pretty useless bunch.

How dare you ! I will not have Renee classed as useless ... she provides me with plenty of dream material each night.

Tommy_W · « **Reply #158 on:** March 9, 2010, 07:16:53 pm »

Another dire episode! Just when you thought the shit Dana storyline was over......it starts right back up again!

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #159 on:** March 9, 2010, 08:19:09 pm »

The suicide bomber stuff was pretty good I thought, seemed like old school 24. When they named the new CTU field guy a couple of episodes you just know he is going to die soon.

The Arab Jason Schwartzman was amazingly stupid though, I do like it when Jack kicks off at paramedics because the person they are treating is dying, heh.