Discuss the hit television thriller "24" here!



Having seen next Monday's episode, I encourage anyone who has ever liked 24 to tune in. If you've never watched the show before, you can still tune in as it can be viewed as a stand alone episode. The episode is brilliant! Riveting from start to the gripping finish. One of the finest hours of 24 and ANY television show for that matter!

Monday 9:30pm Channel 7

Love this show. Have watched every single episode of every single series. I have already watched this series being shown in Oz right now. Don't miss a minute. This series is equally as good as the first series if not better. This is edge of your seat, twists and turns and action like never before on a TV show. Keifer Sutherland deserves praise heaped upon him for his best acting ever for this show. I'm a die hard fan of it. Did I mention... don't miss a minute of it!?

Couldn't agree more with you SuziH!

Tonight's episode is brilliant! 9:30pm on Channel 7!

Saw a sample of last night episode. Didn't grab me as much as thought it would.

When the show went to a break, I was surprised to see Ann Sanders doing a news update. Wonder when Ian Ross re-signed with Seven, if his contract carried a clause permitting him to have 3 days off?

I have found you really can't just jump in a quarter, half or two thirds of the way into these series'. You have to watch every show right from the first minute of the first hour. Nothing could stop me from watching '24' from start to finish.

Good observation. Perhaps that is a factor why this show is not winning its timeslot. Loyalty is a lot to ask from a fickle audience. Each episode should be self-contained.

Agreed with what you said SuziH.

If the show became self-contained, it would just become like every other show. Right now it's unique with it's real-time, continuous story. It's very popular in America and is one of FOX's highest rating shows. Perhaps if Channel 7 didn't change it's timeslot so often viewers would stay. Or perhaps Australians just aren't as dedicated viewers as Americans

I missed the first series and caught it towards the end. I must admit although i could tell it was a good show. It was hard to get into it after missing the beginning.
This time around watched it from the start and love it.  Hardly dare get up and get myself a coffee in case i miss some major part of the story. It all happens so fast!

Man this show deserves much much better ratings than it is currently getting in Australia. It is BRILLIANT! Love how the build up so much tension and play with our emotions. Thankfully it does very well in America so it doesn't go unnoticed.

Basically all you need to know to watch tonight's finale is a nuclear missile has been launched with its destination unknown. The terrorist mastermind Habib Marwan who is behind the attacks that have taken place across the day is still at large. The CTU(Counter-Terrorism Unit) has managed to capture a suspect who has agreed to give up Marwan's location in exchange for a pardon against all her crimes.

One of the other side stories that becomes a major one tonight is about the Chinese. A few weeks ago (meaning hours in the show) the CTU infiltrated a Chinese Embassy to kidnap a main suspect involved in the terrorist attacks. The situation gets out of hand and results in the death of a high-level Chinese official. The Chinese discovered last week the Americans were the ones behind the raid and that Jack Bauer lead the team.

24 *FINALE* Tonight 9:30PM

Does everyone need a Bex and a good lie down now?

So at last it is finished.

I like the show, and some people here obviously love it so I hesitate to mention a couple of things:

1. I am really freaked out about how comfortable the whole series was with torture. They would torture anything that moved because of the time pressure. Unnerving.

2. They really stretch believability with the 24 hour premise. Jack's girlfiend was kidnapped 12 hours ago, gassed, shot at, her husband was killed two hours ago, and she is still on the computers at work?
The line of the series was to her from the ex-President " I want assessments on all the expected casualties and contingency plans in all the major cities under threat in the next 30 minutes", "Okay, I'll get right on it".
And that's in her spare time. "Oh, and cure cancer while your at it."

3. Am I alone in being driven crazy by the fat computer dude with the lisp? What did he add to the series?

I read how the scriptwriters didn't know where it was all going even as the series had started shooting. Could this be true.

Any thoughts?

Hey avalon10!

1. Yeah I've read a number of articles about how much torture is used in 24 to gather intelligence. In times of crisis like this when you really are running out of time it is probably the most effective method to obtain the information you need. I know torture is used in real-life, but we'll never be told how much and how far they go (unless we join ASIO).

2. We saw how Audrey fell apart at the end of this season. I'm sure she was just trying to keep it together as long as possible. Man she must have had the worst day ever (kidnapped, husband died, thinks boyfriend died).

3. I'm not a huge fan of Edgar either but I don't mind him all that much. He hasn't had that big a role this season anyway. I can't really see the purpose in why his character is actually in the show. Pretty one-dimensional really.

4. In the previous season of 24 the writers didn't have too good an idea of where they were going because they were rushed to produce the season. Thankfully FOX gave them an extra 3 months for the fourth season by premiering the next season in January rather than October, so they had plenty of time to write a proper script and know where they were going.

Hope that helps a little. All on all it is by far my favourite show on TV and keeps me on the edge of my seat everyweek. Looking forward to season 5 (though I have no idea how/if Jack will come back).

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3. Am I alone in being driven crazy by the fat computer dude with the lisp? What did he add to the series?

Any thoughts?

About that point that you made. A lot of computer freaks/nerds/dudes/genius' are fat.
They have a hard time fitting into the 'real' world and doing what he did in the show, quite often is their only outlet. I enjoyed watching his character annoy the hell out of some of them and how when Chloe was reinstated she drove him mad and vice-versa.

The next series....
Sunday January 15, 2006 is the day the next season begins in the US.

I read recently that in the States there is a new 24 starting in January.  The tagline is something like "Everyone thinks he is dead but he has now just become the most wanted man in America".

Wonder what path the storyline will go down this time.  Without Jack having the help of his CTU buddies??

Rumour has it.... the next '24' could be the last. I think they say that every series and then it's so damned good they go and make another!

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Rumour has it.... the next '24' could be the last. I think they say that every series and then it's so damned good they go and make another!

Yeah definitely looking forward to it. I don't think 24's past its use-by-date yet but I want it to end on a high note. Will everybody be waiting for Seven or will the downloads be up come January 15? On the 24 DVD in the US one of the special features was a 9-minute prequel to the upcoming 5th season. Its not vital you see it to understand season 5 but it helps in explaining what happened in the 18 months between season 4 and 5. Here's the link.

http://www.angelfire.com/ult/24natic/prequel.htm

And here's a short preview for the upcoming 5th season.

http://www.jamierson.com/24natic/24_day5_teaser6_suspect.wmv

Enjoy!

OMG I just remembered, I have seen the Prequel to the next 24 off the net. Fast and furious and breathtaking. I stood next to my son's PC with my mouth open, my eyes wide absolutely speechless! Must of been good!!

Yeah it was pretty darn good, but i'm guessing not a speck on the first episode of the 5th season of 24!

Hey Guys

I am a huge 24 fans. Now i'm guessing it won't be back on tv here till about July like last year but if your like me and need something to keep you going while waiting go to

http://www.fox.com

It has the best 24 preview ever. Its a ad for the new season. Goes for about 2 minutes.

The ad if fantastic. This looks the like best season ever. Season 2 standard. The last two weren't that good. The President Palmer/ Mike and President Logan storyline in my opinion saved the season.

Oh i can't wait till the bring it back.

Enjoy the ad guys. It is so good.

Anna

Fox's maddeningly addictive espionage drama will be kicking off its uninterrupted five-month run with the now-de riguer two-night, four-hour premiere — which, in the interests of not being burned in effigy by incensed fans of the plot-intensive series, is all we'll divulge about Season 5. Suffice it to say, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is in for another really bad day. (Premieres Sunday, Jan. 15, on Fox/Global: 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT)

THAT'S in the US of course!!

News article on Kiefer acting up

20-FLOORED
AND IF YOU THINK YOU MADE A FOOL OF YOURSELF LAST NIGHT.. Boozed-up 24 star Keifer flat out in hotel lobby after wrecking Xmas tree on 7-hour bender with pals

Boozed-up 24 star Kiefer Sutherland flat out in hotel lobby after wrecking Xmas tree on 7-hour bender with pals No it didn't take 24 hours...seven was more than enough for Hollywood hellraiser Kiefer Sutherland. -- Movie heart-throb Kiefer Sutherland, 39, who stars in the hit thriller series 24, was laid flat-out on his back on the floor of a hotel lobby after a marathon booze bender with pals.


Moments earlier Sunday Mirror reporters watched in amazement as he charged into a 12ft Christmas tree, sending it crashing to the floor. The party was finally called off at 5.30am by hotel security - when guests starting arriving for BREAKFAST.

Our reporters met up with Kiefer on Thursday evening at London's trendy Borderline club for a gig by rock singer Rocco Deluca, who he's managing.

Kiefer - son of Hollywood great Donald Sutherland - took a shine to our girl Emily when he literally bumped into her at the show. He apologised, saying: "I'm so sorry, so, so, sorry."

Later our reporters joined him and his crew at the modest, £79-per-night Strand Palace Hotel in the West End... where the drinking REALLY began.

He and his band ordered in tray after tray of whisky, beer, gin and wine - all on the star's bill.
Filled with a little too much festive spirit, Kiefer pulled Emily towards him to show off his latest tattoo - a string of mystic symbols on the inside of his forearm.

"Sit down and take a look," he slurred. "It says 'I trust you to kill me'. It's the name of Rocco's new album. To me that also means 'F**k you' - there's a lot of disrespect bound up in it."

At 2am bar staff refused to serve any more alcohol. Undaunted, Kiefer persuaded management to let them loose in the lobby.

He ordered yet more booze on room service, then staggered around the entrance hall, entertaining pals with a bizarre, flailing breakdancing routine.

It was then that a huge Christmas tree caught his eye.

"I hate that f***ing Christmas tree," he declared. "The tree HAS to come down."

Kiefer warned staff: "I'm smashing it - can I pay for it?"

A staff member replied: "I'm absolutely sure you can, sir."

The Lost Boys star - famously ditched by Julia Roberts five days before their wedding in 1991 - then hurled himself into the Norwegian Spruce, sending baubles and lights crashing to the ground. Pulling pine needles out of his hair and t-shirt, he said to a hotel employee: "Ooh sorry about that...you're so cool. This f***ing hotel rocks."

A friend then tried to coax swaying Kiefer to go to bed...but he made a beeline for our team.
Tears welling in his eyes, he revealed how disappointed he was at the half-hearted applause for his band earlier in the evening. "It was b****cks," he said. We've played in a lot of other places and they were going nuts for this sh*t.

"In this world you have to share something with the f***ing band."

Still up for some banter, he lurched up to Australian-born reporter Michael Duffy, shaking him violently by the hand.

He repeatedly addressed him as "You f***ing Aussie c**t". He kissed Michael's close-shaven head before grabbing Emily's hand and stroking her shoulder.

"Oh don't go, don't go," begged Kiefer, now single after splitting from his long-term lover, artist Catherine Bisson, last year. "I've got a crush on you."

When she declined his advances, he stumbled along the halls of the hotel's eighth floor - before eventually finding the door that fitted his key and calling it a night.

Cant wait for the new season! It was so good in 2005.

The first episode of the latest season aired in the US today, I will watch it tomorrow.

It actually premiered last night with a double episode followed by another two episodes tonight in the US.

One word can describe the first four episodes of the brand new season of 24. WOW! I won't go into details because most of you probably haven't seen it but you guys HAVE to see this once Channel 7 decide to play it. It is brilliant television!

I have watched the third 'Hour' and it was edge of the seat stuff.

I just finished watching the first hour of Day 5, and all I can say is wow!!!
The first 15 mins was huge, and if the rest of the day is like this; this season will be the biggest one yet.

oh great, now your all making me feel depressed as i wont be able to see the 5th season till it airs here in july.

Well it could start in May this year after both Blue Heelers and The Ghost Whisperer end their runs.

anyone no what the return date is for 24?

My guess is around June/July. The second half of the ratings year. The same as last year. My friend says that this season is the best ever. I am so excited. Can't wait.

My guess is around June/July. The second half of the ratings year. The same as last year. My friend says that this season is the best ever. I am so excited. Can't wait.

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for 24... thank you  

Just bumping this to a prominent position.  

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WOW!!! Now THAT is what I call a great episode of 24! (Episode 9)

What an awesome first five minutes! The lead terrorist we've been following for the past few episodes is suddenly killed, and all of a sudden anybody who knows Nathanson finds themselves dead. A different but awesome way to lauch the hour.  

So much tension going on at CTU. Lynn McGill is starting to crack under pressure largely due to President Logan (not to mention being mobbed a couple of hours ago). Looks as if we may be seeing another Chappelle and Jack will probably have to go rogue.  

The story has now taken a totally different direction. It's so good to see that these terrorists are still planning on paying back Russia by taking out the Russian President. That being said, President Logan and Palmer are like the complete opposites. Palmer would NEVER have given up the route the Russian President is going to take. He doesn't negotiate with terrorists and always sees another way. It's still interesting to see the writers bringing in a new president with totally different ways of thinking.

Bring on episode 10

At the moment I have gone back to watching the first series on DVD just for a fix of this great show, after reading everything here I can't wait for it to start again.

On another note can someone please tell me where they are downloading it from, if you don't want to put it on the forum please PM with the info, this would be very much appreciated.

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Is this coming back to Seven anytime soon? March? April?
I was thinking if it could come back to its previous timeslots at Monday 9:30 and Thursday 9:30 but both Commander in Chief and Amazing Race are starting this week and will take a while to finish up.

I don't want to wait till August or something! Lol, I hope Seven puts it on Tuesday nights, along with Alias.

Actually, I've noticed since 24 started, more TV dramas are starting up with a 'movie' feel to them. Its like, gone are the days of the '1 hour drama everythings wrapped up', now its an ongoing saga that feels like a very long movie.

not to mention the quality of the writing and acting of tv dramas. most tv shows are miles better than the crap we've being fed in the movie theatres.

yes, 24 is an awesome stepping stone

I read on the 24 FOX boards that theres going to be a 24 movie...not sure if its true though

Well the producers said they are considering it, but they said it would be hard to pack 24 hours in a 2 hours movie, so we'll see what happens, but I think we might see a movie in the near future for 24. I think it'd be great!

I can mention hundreds of other people who were in 24 then moved on to other projects. Heaps have surprisingly moved to Desperate Housewives. The character Alan York in the first season of 24 plays Teri Hatcher's ex-husband in the show, while Lynette's husband was one of the men who were in the hotel in season 3 when the virus was released on 24. There are heaps more, especially guest appearances, but I can't think of all of them now.

As for the 24 movie, FOX confirmed that a movie was discussed but they have no intentions of making one anytime soon. They would have to stop the show to make the movie because the writers and producers work on the 24 series, 24/7. Personally, i'd prefer they kept the series unique and innovative and just left it as is rather than make a movie.

Nevertheless, 24 season 5 is brilliant. You guys are gonna love it!

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Well the producers said they are considering it, but they said it would be hard to pack 24 hours in a 2 hours movie, so we'll see what happens, but I think we might see a movie in the near future for 24. I think it'd be great!

it would be rather difficult, remember Nick of Time?

oh, elisha cuthburt (kim bauer) in house of wax

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Heaps have surprisingly moved to Desperate Housewives. The character Alan York in the first season of 24 plays Teri Hatcher's ex-husband in the show, while Lynette's husband was one of the men who were in the hotel in season 3 when the virus was released

Actually, I'm going to call you over these two

The first gentleman you mention, he was the star of a brilliant series before his appearance on 24, The Sentinel.

& I think you may remember Doug Savant from a previous little series that he was in, Melrose Place.

Quoted from elie06

Well the producers said they are considering it, but they said it would be hard to pack 24 hours in a 2 hours movie, so we'll see what happens, but I think we might see a movie in the near future for 24. I think it'd be great!

What would they call it?

Actress Elisha Cuthbert is facing the critics on her return to cult TV series 24, after fans of the show previously became tired of her character's unrealistic storylines. The 23-year-old star has been plunged into increasingly ludicrous situations in the past, but she assures "frazzled" viewers Kim Bauer's journey will be more believable from now on. Cuthbert tells PageSix.com, "I understood where they were coming from with all the comments and reviews. Nothing was ever directed towards my acting, it was directed toward the storylines, and that helped. If it would have been about me being a disaster, then it would have hurt a lot because I worked my a** off to make sure the storylines were believable. I know a lot of (fans) were frazzled about it, but I think now Kim is coming back in an intelligent way that makes sense for the show."

http://us.imdb.com/news/wenn/2006-03-13/

it's hardly the actor's fault, she is not exactly the writer.  Although, they did put her in some insipid situations

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I am looking forward to this next series of 24.  With Jack on the run.  Maybe he will be pardoned or something.  

I don't recall ever seeing an unrealistic story line on 24. I don't know what all the fuss is about.

As an aside.. did everybody see that Arrested Development is going to be back with new episodes? Yipppeee

Anyone know when it is coming on channel 7?
I'm thinking sometime in April sincce it premiered in the US in January.

i think it comes back after commander in chief and desperate housewives are finished, if its going to come back on a monday...

Are you talking about the new series of 24 coming back after commander in chief or Arrested Development?

Are you talking about the new series of 24 coming back after commander in chief or Arrested Development?

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24 will be the replacement for Desperate Housewives or Commander in Chief when they finish

I can't see that being true because it is still far too long before they finish and we'd be way behind the US. I see 24 coming on after Air Crash Investigation is over, therefore it will follow Prison Break. Two intense shows on one night! That'd be gr8.

You guys have no idea what your in for! 24 is back and definitely at its best. I have seen up to episode 13 and this season has so far surpassed the second, third, and fourth and is a rival to the brilliant first season. Believe me, I had doubts about a fifth season but it has an incredibly different feel to it. Much, much darker!

As for when Seven will be showing it, 24 will return around July-August this year. My guess is it will return to Mondays or Wednesdays.

Yeah I'm sure the majority of 24 fans have also downloaded series 5. Some even downloading it as soon as it is available on Monday (or is that Tuesday) night.

It's not much darker than the previous series. It's the same. Storyline is great though. Without giving away too much, some of the things that have happened so far (asides from with David) have happened in previous series.

Can anyone enlighten me to what the fascination is about starting new threads about 24 including the new series? A very popular thread was started on September 24th last year. Twice since, people have begun new threads on 24. This one makes the third time. It is easy to search to make sure a thread does not already exist.
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Please continue to post in the original thread.

Just bumping this thread to a more prominent position.  

Three more years of 24 to come, but not on the Fox Network it will only be there for one more year. Yippee YEh ha and that good news.

http://entertainment.news.com.au/story/0,10221,18780398-10229,00.html

Good news, and expected. Hopefully Seven puts 24 on after Dancing with the Stars has finished. I can't wait to see one of my favourite shows return!!!

Yesterday it was announced that '24' has been picked up for three more seasons. Keifer is set to get $40 million. After this season (of which I have seen almost half a day of) we will get at least three more, guarenteed. Great for anyone who is a fan. This current season is absolutley up there with the very best so far. Love it!!

Sorry for the repeat but I was so excited that I didn't read other posts before posting. Sorry Pegleg, but on the upside I think we have shown we are HUGE fans.

I can't wait till seven bring this back. Maybe after Dancing with the stars?

Yeah i'm a HUGE fan of 24 and am watching at US pace. Brilliant season! A huge improvement on the last (even though that was still pretty damn good).

As for the article on 3 more seasons, i'm going to wait and see. The producers of the programme are well known for leaking out false information to the media to make the viewers think something and then totally turn the tables with something huge that was never expected. One of the major characters said in an interview that he/she has been signed on for a full season and was then killed off before the half way mark of one of the seasons.

The last season was my favourite one, so I don't expect this new season to be much better, but I'll be very happy if it is.

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The last season was my favourite one, so I don't expect this new season to be much better, but I'll be very happy if it is.

Without giving anything away, last season was more story-driven whereas this one is more character-driven and much more personal. IMO it's actually quite darker than the previous 4 seasons and that's one of the reasons why it's up there with season 1 as my favourite. Both seasons are totally different but both work incredibly well. I find myself anxiously awaiting the next episode every week!

I love that feeling!!! I can't wait! Why hasn't Seven announced anything yet, it's annoying me lol.

Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland has confirmed popular TV drama 24 is to hit the big screen. Sutherland, who plays federal agent Jack Bauer on the show, recently joked a spoof version would make great cinema viewing. But he now tells MTV.com plans for a straight blockbuster film are already in motion. He says, "The 24 movie would be a two-hour representation of a 24-hour day. That would be the first time that we would not do something in real time, but the characters would obviously all be derivative of the show. The timing issue is something the writers are working on right now. But the sky's the limit at that point for them, because we would not be restricted by the time element."

http://us.imdb.com/news/wenn/2006-04-13/

There is currently a TBA for Wednesday May 3 9:30 following Prison Break so hopefully Seven will follow the US and screen it every Wednesday at 9:30 starting with a 2 hour double.

As for the movie, apparently Kiefer Sutherland only wants to do it if he feels the quality will be up there with the show's standards. So far he hasn't read a script he likes so there won't be a movie for a little while.

But if they were to show it in May then they would have started showing promos for it at the beginning of this month.

Yeah that's true but last time they started promoting a month in advanced and it might have annoyed some people so perhaps they're taking a different approach this time.

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There is currently a TBA for Wednesday May 3 9:30 following Prison Break so hopefully Seven will follow the US and screen it every Wednesday at 9:30 starting with a 2 hour double.

As for the movie, apparently Kiefer Sutherland only wants to do it if he feels the quality will be up there with the show's standards. So far he hasn't read a script he likes so there won't be a movie for a little while.

May 3? I hope that's correct. But if it was, they should have started advertising already!

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May 3? I hope that's correct. But if it was, they should have started advertising already!

I'm probably clutching at straws here but Seven are definitely replacing ACI with something and NOTHING is being promoted yet. It's possible Seven are still deciding and hopefully they will make a good decision. My guess is it will be 24, Bones, or Forensic Investigators.

Well hopefully it is 24. I do agree with u though that Seven would want to replace ACI. But I was thinking maybe they push PB back to 9:30 and 24 at 8:30. Last year 24 got really high ratings and PB has been going downhill lately in ratings so you never know...

24 didn't do too well last year in the ratings. If started off pretty well but Seven kept moving it around. Prison Break is rating around 1.3million which is a very respectable figure so I think they'll keep it there. In the US they have Prison Break followed by 24 and FOX do very well so Seven should do the same.

'24' Cast?
Kim Basinger is set to join the cast of hit drama 24 after confessing to star Kiefer Sutherland that she's a huge fan. Basinger has just played opposite Sutherland in thriller The Sentinel and is now considering joining the cast of his TV series for its next season. She says, "I love that show. That would be cool." Sutherland admits he's delighted at the thought of Basinger becoming a regular: "I'm gonna hold her to that." If she signs up for a guest spot, Basinger won't be the only movie star to appear in 24 - Lord Of The Rings actor Sean Astin, Julian Sands and The Mummy villain Arnold Vosloo have joined the cast in the past.

http://us.imdb.com/news/wenn/2006-04-20/

Oh god no, I can't stand that woman. Please let her not be on the show. Unless she dies in one episode, that would be ok.

When is Channel 7 going to be showing season 5 of 24? Or have they scrapped it

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When is Channel 7 going to be showing season 5 of 24? Or have they scrapped it

I don't think 24 has been rating all that well lately. You'll just have to wait and see.

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All I can say is I have watched every episode that has been shown in the US. It is as good as the best season, by far. The episode I watched last night threw a spanner in the works and I am a little confused but the series is still GREAT. The viewer ratings for Season 5 of 24 are coming in at 9's and above and I have to agree it is top notch writing and acting. The only reason it wouldn't rate well here in Australia is because the programmers stuff up the time slots and days it will be aired.

If there wasn't already many posts discussing this next season I would agree with you MP BUT there are many posts on Season 5 and discussing what dopey asked. Cheers  

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If there wasn't already many posts discussing this next season I would agree with you MP BUT there are many posts on Season 5 and discussing what dopey asked. Cheers  

As you would see, I was kind of agreeing with you, that this thread was pointless because it had already been discussed several times.

Just sometimes, a program will require a separate thread for a separate reason for a separate season for a separate incident for a separate something

But not this one

  

24 season 5 will premiere mid-year so look for it around June/July.

And this is the one season where you cannot miss an episode.

I actually made a mistake before. I said the fifth season so far, up to episode 18,  has been character driven. That is true but once it gets to about episode 12 the plot gets VERY complex. It all makes perfect sense but you have to keep your attention directly on the show otherwise you will completely lose the plot.

Believe me, this is the BEST season yet. If 24 does win Best Drama Series at the Emmy's this year I would be very surprised.

Sorry MP for the misunderstanding. I am locking this thread now peoples.

Had a few minutes spare so I made a small promo pic for the upcoming season. Enjoy!

Lol, nice pic.

Seven still hasn't told us when 24 will be back.

soon I hope!  

24 is being promoted as "coming soon" to Seven. I'm predicting a 9:30 timeslot following either Prison Break or Lost.

You serious? When did you see the ad? Yes, can't wait...

Um, no I think it will just replace Prison Break - isn't that show nearly finished?

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You serious? When did you see the ad? Yes, can't wait...

Um, no I think it will just replace Prison Break - isn't that show nearly finished?

It was late last night as a joint promo with Grey's Anatomy. Prison Break still has about half a season left on Seven.

This current season of '24' is over in the US. It's finale was on the 22nd May. All I can say is 'Don't miss a minute' of this fantastic season. More twists and turns than a giant rollercoaster.

Yeah definitely agree with you there! The finale was HUGE! I'd even go as far to say that it was even better than the brilliant first season finale (Teri's death).

This is just a prediction but on Thursday 22nd June the 9:30 timeslot is TBA as is the 9:30 timeslot on Wednesday 29th June. It's possible Seven could preempt Lost or Prison Break for one week to screen a 2 hour premiere of 24. Again this is just a prediction.

24 Day Five will premiere Wednesday June 21 with the first two hours back to back from 9:30 till 11:15. Seven are using the tagline "The Chase Begins."

Hehe yes, hope that's true.

I thought it might go on after Lost on Thursday's replacing the amazing race. Perhaps they are leaving that spot for Alias, or maybe that's just wishful thinking. lol

It wouldn't be totally stupid though, in the US ABC teamed up Lost and Alias at one point and the ratings were very good.

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Hehe yes, hope that's true.

The timeslot comes from a reasonably reliable source. The date is definite because I saw several promos during Lost and American Dad last night saying "The Chase Begins June 21"

Oh ok awesome! I'm pumped, can't wait for this, it's been ages. Didn't the US get this season in January...jeez Seven, little slow.

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In the US ABC teamed up Lost and Alias at one point and the ratings were very good.

That's what FOX did in the US on Mondays, they had Prison Break and then 24, and they got great ratings.

Just as mentioned in the programming news thread:

24 returns Wednesday June 21 9:30pm with a 2 hour premiere. There will be 2 more episodes following Lost on Thursday June 22 9:30pm. From this point onwards 24 will screen twice a week in the Wednesday 9:30 timeslot and Thursday 9:30 timeslot.

Wow! That's awesome. I love the idea of seeing it twice a week (they did it last year too).

Thursdays are going to be amazing again like last year, with Las Vegas, Lost, and 24 Can't wait now!

Day 5 premieres this Wednesday 9:30pm on 7. You guys are in for one hell of a ride!

Starts in 3 days! Remember 2 hours Wednesday and 2 hours Thursday.

i might watch this season of '24', i havent seen any of the other seasons... but my friends keep telling me how good it is so i'll give it a go..

4 hours this week??  Oh boy my harddrive recorder is going to be working overtime as I'm working when it's on

Glad it's back though finally!  

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i might watch this season of '24', i havent seen any of the other seasons... but my friends keep telling me how good it is so i'll give it a go..

Yeah very highly recommended!

Starts tonight everyone!

Yay!  Really looking forward to it and glad it's going to be on Wed and Thurs.  My cynical partner keeps saying 'yeah, until 7 take it off half way through' - he still hasn't gotten over Commander in Chief being taken off a few shows before the end.  I think we can safely say 24 will go the distance.

Yeah I think so too, it has decent lead ins on both nights, with Prison Break and Lost.

I can't wait...although I do think it should be honoured with a more deserving timeslot, like 8:30 or something. Can't Seven just get rid of Prison Break already...haven't they freakin escaped yet...jeez, talk about milking a show for all its worth.

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Yeah I think so too, it has decent lead ins on both nights, with Prison Break and Lost.

I can't wait...although I do think it should be honoured with a more deserving timeslot, like 8:30 or something. Can't Seven just get rid of Prison Break already...haven't they freakin escaped yet...jeez, talk about milking a show for all its worth.

Agreed.  How about Lost milking everything for all it's worth as well.

I have seen this current series, fully. It ended recently in the US. Remember... don't miss a minute, this series is mind blowing!