tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post1434575496376659831..comments2024-03-28T21:41:33.295-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: 24: Day 2 ReviewBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-59019653156989185652018-05-18T07:47:57.596-04:002018-05-18T07:47:57.596-04:00As I mentioned in the comments for Season 1, Day 2...As I mentioned in the comments for Season 1, Day 2 of 24 is my favorite (but not by much). From beginning to end, it takes everything that worked so well in Day 1 and amplifies it, solidifying what 24 is all about. Season 1 proved the formula worked, so the sophomore season just took the template and let loose. Here are my random thoughts:<br /><br />- Jack was intense the first time around, but Teri's death was the perfect catalyst for his transformation into a man who was truly willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Some people whine that his methods got too extreme, but they perfectly suit both the character's world and the real world in the aftermath of 9/11.<br /><br />- That said, the flare to the chest is probably my favorite Jack Bauer kill.<br /><br />- Even with so much going on, they found the perfect way to weave Nina back into the story without missing a beat.<br /><br />- I actually don't mind Kim's journey at all, even the cougar (which was recently one-upped by a bear on The Blacklist). Some of the situations she finds herself in are a bit ridiculous, but they're connected just enough to the main plotline that to me they don't feel extraneous. I actually think Kate's side mission with Yusef is sillier than anything Kim faces, but it's still important to the main narrative.<br /><br />- I also love how Gary Matheson reappears at the end of the season, serving as a perfect reminder that all of these events take place over the course of a single day (something that was easily forgotten back when you had to wait a week for the next episode).<br /><br />- Another Lost alum that appears this season is John Gries who plays Joe Wald (he was Roger Linus on Lost, also Martin on Supernatural).<br /><br />- It's always bugged me that they never followed up on Lynn Kresge's fate after her fall in the stairwell.<br /><br />- George Mason's death is, in my opinion, the most heroic in TV history. True story: when I watched this episode as it originally aired I totally did not see it coming that he would stow away and take over for Jack (not that I thought Jack would actually die or anything). His final scenes/words with Jack (and his son) are just fantastic, especially coming from a borderline scumbag character.<br /><br />- Every season of 24 has a big midseason transition in terms of plot, and this was no exception: the switch from the nuke to the Cypress audio was pretty seamless.<br /><br />- I wish David Palmer was a real person, and a real President.<br /><br />- Conversely, I despise Sherry Palmer - which means Penny Johnson-Gerald was really good at what she does (especially after playing such a nice character on DS9).<br /><br />- The Reza/Marie twist was perfectly executed; I though Laura Harris was really creepy after her true nature was revealed.<br /><br />- Kate Warner was my favorite 'companion' for Jack (until Renee came along in Season 7); I was bummed when she got written out in one scene in Season 3.<br /><br />- Tony and Michelle are two of the best supporting characters in the whole series, and their presence throughout this season is what puts it slightly ahead of Day 5 for me.<br /><br />- The season-ending cliffhanger was awesome, but the wait for Season 3 was agonizing back in the day. I wonder how it would fly today, when people don't seem to have the patience to wait for anything.<br /><br />- The 24 video game was actually pretty great, and a clever way to bridge Seasons 2 and 3.<br /><br />I could write so much more about this amazing season of television, but I'll stop there and start assembling my notes for Day 3 (which is also pretty awesome).WZILLA13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-5242346084693251952018-05-15T18:25:14.031-04:002018-05-15T18:25:14.031-04:00So glad you're reviewing these, Billie. And he...So glad you're reviewing these, Billie. And hey, we're getting into Season 3-5, for my money the best of the 24 years.<br /><br />I'm a big Xander Berkeley fan and George Mason was one of my favorite 24 characters, so I'll always have a soft spot for this season. Kim, however, was at her most annoying. Everything with her was so utterly severed from the main action that it felt inconsequential. It was like a crazy hallmark movie kept interrupting The Bourne Identity. I remember thinking that Gary Matheson must have super powers with the way he steamrolled over all opposition.<br /><br />Also, I thought the villains weren't up to much. They didn't establish Peter Kingsley very well, which I guess is why they cast someone as instantly terrifying as Tobin Bell. They explained/killed Max in the 24 video game, which, bleh. Don't introduce plots in the show that are going to be resolved in additional media that I have to pay for.Jonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986758200271029176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-61280140654326088262018-05-13T22:14:12.858-04:002018-05-13T22:14:12.858-04:00Ha! The vampire Angel did exactly that in the comi...Ha! The vampire Angel did exactly that in the comics that continued the story of the series, and named the dragon Cordy. Dragons and L.A. just fits. Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270815307533283111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33797742758647556352018-05-13T18:15:27.757-04:002018-05-13T18:15:27.757-04:00If this was tumblr someone would've photoshopp...If this was tumblr someone would've photoshopped his head onto Daenerys Targaryen by now. Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72358465026684478062018-05-13T18:05:56.656-04:002018-05-13T18:05:56.656-04:00Mark, I now have a mental image of Kiefer Sutherla...Mark, I now have a mental image of Kiefer Sutherland soaring over L.A. traffic on a firebreather. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-42371182279890358082018-05-13T18:02:55.249-04:002018-05-13T18:02:55.249-04:00This is definitely the season where my 24 problem ...This is definitely the season where my 24 problem developed into a full blown addiction. I would got crazy if I didn't get my weekly fix. Looking back, though, this isn't one of my favourite seasons, mainly because of how overly complicated and silly it became once the bomb goes off. Plus, everything with Kim was just painful to sit through long before we even got to the cougar. It goes without saying that the show really hit its stride once they stopped trying to crowbar her into every season. <br /><br />Jack's ability to get around LA without ever being stuck in traffic never really bothered me when the series originally aired. But I've been to LA twice since then and now think it would've been a lot more realistic if they'd had him get around by dragon instead.Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.com