[Movie] 24 Season 6 Discussion Thread

I thought the premiere was great, especially the bomb detonation, which was a real shock to me. I had heard it was the best episode of 24 ever, but couldn't think of what could happen to make people say that, well, now I know. Although I knew Curtis was going to die, I thought the way he died was sad, especially his expression, although I didn't really like his character, and he felt a bit pointless to me. As other people have mentioned I didn't like the way Curtis has been pretty lifeless for the last couple of seasons, but the episode he's going to die in he's suddenly got character, I was a bit disappointed with this.
I do however think back to Season 1, and think about how different it is to this season. Although the bomb detonation was a major shock, I just couldn't help thinking that it was a bad idea, it just seemed a bit ... Stupid. Anyway, it still remains my favourite ever show, and I will continue to watch (unless it ends up like Lost).
My list of favourite seasons, from favourite to least favourite is :

Season 1 (fantastic plot, and it was overall just ... great!)
Season 5
Season 6 (maybe)
Season 3
Season 2
Season 4 (bored the hell out of me, but Mandy made the end worthwhile)

What about everyone else?

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Oh, and commenting on the music (this is Gamingforce after all). I have always been a fan of the 24 music, and I thought the end music after Curtis was killed was amazing, but when I did a bit of research I found that it was actually taken from the Crash score. I was very disappointed with this, because as far as I know Callery has always composed his own music, and has never used music from somewhere else, and although it was a great piece, I felt almost betrayed by him!

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And the first 10 or so minutes of episode 5 have been uploaded to youtube, I think from the DVD that was released recently.




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It starts off fast as you would expect, everyone is running down the streets to escape the blast radius, Jack is looking helpless but ends up helping someone out of a crashed helicopter before phoning CTU to bring him back in, oh, and Wayne and everyone else is moved down to the bunker. We are also introduced to someone who apparently sold the nukes, but he's already annoying me, will have to wait and see.

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Quite a good episode overall, although I already knew about the brother storyline.
Did anyone else love the final cutscene (or stinger as some call it)? Wayne's speech covering the boxes showing people involved in the threat such as the new British sounding guy, Fayed etc. I thought that was really well done.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I was just watching season 3 again, the part where Saunders tells Palmer to use the phrase - 'the sky is falling' in his press conference. After he uses it, I can't tell whether Saunders is annoyed at Palmer that he used it this way, and that the reason he gave him the phrase was in hopes of him using it in a serious way (my opinion) or whether Saunders is pleased that he used it in this way, as it gains his trust (sister's opinion).

It would be great if some of you guys could give your opinions

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I'm really having a hard time trying to work out the point of this Rita bimbo. If she dosn't have an important role to play soon then I think she was quite a pointless character overall, but wait for it ...

... What if she was actually an undercover agent? Think about it, that would actually be quite a good twist, as there hasn't been anything, as far as i'm aware, that could prove otherwise

I was speaking idiomatically.

What is up with the writers? They have been pretty disastrous throughout most of the season, particularly the last few episodes, bringing back Martha just to kill Logan, rendering all of her story in season 5 useless. But come on, NO mention of Logan in this episode at all, after everything that happened last episode?
That is awful.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Not a bad episode yesterday, the 'mentally disabled' plot turned out better than I thought it would. Did anyone find it funny though when Bradey suddenly spoke perfectly well for about 2 seconds when mentioning about the firewall crap?

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Although I definately think this is one of the worse seasons, I do like the rivalry between the two main terrorists. Usually they focus just on the one main baddie

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Good episode, especially nice music during Fayed's death. Why on Earth did Fayed go to the bombs though after the incident at the tunnel? Surely he'd know he would be easily tracked seeing as that side-room is the only place he'd be able to end up.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I expected it too, but thought it played out really well.

I've read spoilers for the season finale, and it looks like it's going to be quite a shock. It should hopefully set up the next season as something a bit 'different'.

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I noticed it too, not bad. I must admit the only thing I look forward to this season is the final cutscene music. From what I remember, episode 2, last weeks, and this weeks episode had the best

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Ditto. I remember some music from season 1, played during the recap of Jack storming Gaynes' compound and killing him, that was awesome. Sounds very similar to the music in Rainbow Six Vegas which I am currently battling my way through

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You think things are picking up? I must say i've hated this season, and the whole idea of the president sanctioning the risk of starting another war just to save one agent is ridiculous. Remember season 1? Jack in the DOD base, George unable to get him out because he's apparently 'expendable', I find this whole thing ridiculous but i'll keep watching.

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Originally Posted by Lizardcommando

She better not miraculously come back to a sane state of mind like that autistic guy who went into a sane state of mind for a split second telling Jack about the coordinates he was going to give Gredenko.

I found that strange too, I mentioned it a while back but was put into my place by Nuttyturnip

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Looking forward to tonight (well tomorrow), lets see if the spoilers i've read play out.

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Not a bad finale.
I had read the spoilers and was really hoping for Tony to return, but it was not to be. My first reaction after watching it was, to be honest, awful. But, after thinking about it, I think it was good for the show, as it allows a fresh start. There is nothing really calling us back, allowing the writers to do something completely new for season 7 (well, that's what they've told us anyway )

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Did you guys hear the news? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...54a13e189f21c0

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She looks very presidentey.

What is this 'The Shield'?

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Bah, is it anything like 'gripping, great story' 24?

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Originally Posted by Roan

Didnt he die in Jack's arms after injecting himself with some shit?

Conspiracies, conspiracies...

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I don't understand this. Last season brought loads of speculation about Tony's return in the finale, but it wasn't to be. Now the writers say that he's returning in the main news flash about the new series, as if it's not a big thing. Something just seems odd.

His return had better work in the shows favour, otherwise I think 24 is screwed...

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Looked pretty good I guess, still worried about Tony's lame return. Anyone else think Die Hard 2 + 4?

I was speaking idiomatically.

It's going to kick major arse because it's been delayed? Meh, I guess. We'll have to wait and see.

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Early prequel trailers are up. Six versions in fact -

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I'm so confused at the moment with 24. So the prequel is the two hour episode that is set in Africa that will air this fall. And the movie? Hmm. Then the actual season starts next year. Yeah... I think that's right.


And come on, not even 24 can avoid Requim for a Dream? Jeez...

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