Season 6

I have just read an article on Season 6. It contained spoilers which sealed the deal. I am not going to watch Season 6. Fuck Jack Bauer. Fuckkim.

Thing is, everything the detractors say about 24 is true. It is formulaic and manipulative, and it is designed to appeal to the gut more than the brain. But in in spite of that it was fun. Suspense and surprise worked together to overcome the silliness of the show.

But for me the trick had already begun to wear thin and by Season 5 the only thing that kept me watching was Gregory Itzin and his amazing amazing proficiency as an actor. The man played the very ass off that role. He beat that role into submission and then he asked it who its daddy was. Say what you will, but he deserves every single award known to man for that performance. Everything—Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar, Nobel, Olympic Gold Medal… even the best actress awards and the PAMAs.



But for Season 6 is without Itzin, so I was just going to watch it for the hell, to tide me over until Lost Season 3 shows up and we get more of the thundering monster that is Mr Eko, (plus there is always the chance that the magic island will bring Michelle Roderiguez back to life). I was going to watch 24 Season 6 anyways, but knowing what I know now? Fuck Jack Bauer. Fuckkim.