Comments on: 24 Series Finale Review & Discussion

By: Nduul stephen agenawua

Nduul stephen agenawua — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:52:34 +0000

In fact 24 has made me stop watching other movies. Am expecting season 9 and others for me it’s the best of all movies. Pls mail me if the next season is out jack God bless you, my regard to chloa

By: bamaboi

bamaboi — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:59:34 +0000

I dont care what anybody says 24 is the best show ever and I would love to see another season I check the Web almost everyday to see if theres any changes on the decision to make season 9 I want it so bad lol!!!!!!

By: isaac

isaac — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:33:12 +0000

im sorry but the ending was terrible, considering what jack has done for his country he deserves a much better ending, up until the 5th season 24 was amazing, but after that it completely went downhill from there.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:56:56 +0000

I loved this show and was so upset when they ended it. I have been re watching the whole “life” of 24 and I am on season 3 right now. They still had plenty of viewers watching this show, they never needed to stop it but I feel that they could bring it back if they really wanted it with the way that they had ended it. Or at least make a movie. This was way to good of a show. Law and order- ER- I could go on and on with shows that have been on longer and really needed to get off the air but never did. 24 still had a lot to give and really upset they stopped it.

By: Karan

Karan — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:37:40 +0000

as someone who’s loved and followed the show religiously for so many seasons, i think it was a great ending. Chloe totally deserved her role in the final scenes.. she’s always played the biggest roles in averting disaster, aside from jack.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:31:32 +0000

First Post…

I disagree with this review almost entirely. I was with Jack until he killed Pavel, and the other Russian guy. Jack murdered Nina in cold blood, he tortured people by shooting them at point black range, shot Shapel in his head to stop the bomb… its not the first time he’s being cold-blooded…

The show went too far with the assasination attempt. That was it. Jack has acted like himself prior to that moment. The only way to get the information is taking out of that guy’s something. The fact there wasn’t a happy ending made it just like 24.

Keep in mind that they had already killed Renee when the cancellation was anounced. Anyways… 24 I will miss you dearly. Nothing to watch now as Lost is finished as well.

By: canne

canne — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:34:42 +0000

Narrowing down the series finale to final moments between Jack and Chloe seemed kind of arbitrary. I’d call jacks’ relationship with Renee the driving force behind season 8 — but as far as characters important to Jack i’d say Tony is the most important as far as Jack’s relationships. I’d call his relationship with Chloe on the level of that with Bill. I’ve never been a huge Chloe fan though.

I don’t think the finale left enough interesting questions open to really drive me to see a movie. They should have carried more over from the series and developed more relationship aspects that could carry over.

By: Crane Johnson

Crane Johnson — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:55:48 +0000

One thing the main reviewer got wrong is that it definitely was NOT Jack that saved tens of thousands of New Yorkers–nor President Taylor, who made the decision to let them all die, essentially, versus let President Hassan be turned over to the bombers–but rather two unsung heroes–a general and the assistant to chief of staff Kanin–that actually saved all those people!!! You can debate the ethics of that decision, but let’s not rewrite history and make up our own facts.

I’d really be interested in a follow up discussion of that decision versus President Taylor (and perhaps Jack’s) side.

By: Evan

Evan — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:17:24 +0000

Thinking about some of the twists from Day 8, I do applaud the writers for the unexpected (like killing of Hassan and Renee, and Dana actually being bad). I have always liked 24′s unexpected twists. The only difference with those and these are that these were not all that exciting, in my opinion.

By: Evan

Evan — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:42:46 +0000

You guys may not agree, but what I love so much about Jack’s character is that, unlike Tony or Renee, he doesn’t snap. He is the true seeker of justice, it’s just his character, who he is. The ending bothered me a bit; it felt rushed and honestly dramatic. It would have been nice if it ended with knowing that Jack had at least a little shot at having some happiness. I certainly don’t want him to have died.

By: Fermo

Fermo — Sat, 29 May 2010 05:39:00 +0000

I just saw the season finale and i think is not that good… Actually i enjoy the series and truly love it, until hassan’s dead.. After that it feels like they were trying to force the history line.

And i truly believes that the best posible ending was with jack bauers dieing… Not that i wanted to him to die, but comon, after 8 seasons, i was really sure he was going to die.. I dont think any movie can be really good starting with jack bauer as a fugitive.. I dont like to see him running from every one, i liked when he saved the day (almost)…

I think season 7 was really good too, with the comeback of tony… (If you notice season 8 Jack, becomes Tony Almeida of season 7)

BAUER RULES FOREVER

By: Chase

Chase — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:24:14 +0000

On another note, why wouldn’t Jack snap (or come close to it)? The president wants to lock him away for the rest of his life (remember this is a guy who spent 20 months in a Chinese prison being tortured). He must get the truth out at all costs. Nothing they do to him, if the truth comes out, could be as bad as being locked away in an unknown prison for the rest of his life or killed. Jack knows what will happen to him and the president disregarding the truth for her gain was just the last straw. All Jack has done and sacraficed and they want to lock him away. Yeah right! Good luck with that.

By: Chase

Chase — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:13:59 +0000

Cole….the next Bauer! Come on…..he came of weak i nthe final episode…I was very disappointed. As Chloe was up loading the info off the SIM card the 2 agents went right thru Cole and he did nothing. Jack Bauer would have stopped then by either taking them out or held them at gunpoint til the information was up loaded. Cole stood there. His career is already over, why not stop the 2 agents and get the truth out.

By: Fabian

Fabian — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:55:48 +0000

…I think the fact that he lost his way made im human and I have to admit I wanted him to shot the russian president cause I am conviced that would have caused a gread further story…I also hope that there will be at least one film to desperse the cliffhanger xD

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:22:50 +0000

Hey, I am a big fan of this show and I’ve seen every episode and i think it ended very well. Due to the fact that I love the character of Jack, I wish the president pardoned him at the last minute … but I totally understand the way it ended …. that was so 24. A happy ending? In case u havent noticed, since the end of season 1, 24 IS A TRAGEDY people, not a feel good drama. Almost every season ends badly so why not the finale? Plus Jack lying dead, or getting blown up? Something I never want to see … Jack dead would feel totally wrong, we need to know he’s still out there …. surviving …. ready to save us when we need him. And this was quite different from season 4′s ending, the only similarity was leaving the country …. in s4 he FAKED HIS DEATH …. so in essence noone was chasing him cos they thought he was dead. Now he’s on the rum from multiple enemies. And of course Jack snapped, it wasnt just Renee it was all 8 days … like someone said I expected him to snap years ago …. look what happened to Tony and Renee … the same people complaining about this are the same who will say the show is unrealistic as no man can take all Jack has and stay sane. As for Taylor she wasnt Logans puppet …. he was feeding into her own desires that where already there, he wasnt putting ideas into her head, she just wanted that treaty so badly for reasons they explained perfectly well, a great historical achvment to justify the loss of her family. And Logan knew this cos he knows her and hes ben there. As for Jack and Chloe at the end …. how can anyone hate on that? That more than anything else made it feel like a series finale. As for the Logan/suvarov recording it was probably on the same disc as Kims message …. taylor just started it at the wrog point. Anyway …. movie or not, this was a classic series that will be forever remembered by those who truly loved it, and thats all that matters.

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:44:50 +0000

to commont on lavitas point how if you spent your whole career defending a country from terrorism and the president of that country herself is trying to cover it up and do whats best for herself. well lets imagine the world trade center bombings were orcastrated by the president of the united states and you had proof of this. how would you feel? how would you react? who would u go to if the information you have would put you in guantonomo bay? this season not only was good but it reminded me of how screwed up politics are in this world. i dont mean to attack the u.s but honestly look at what is going on around you. this season was great it had everything i hoped for in it. the ending was kinda meh but endings are like that some people really liked it some dont and some people expected somthing like this. u may not agree with me i dont care. but think about the situation dont critisize it because there is belief that wtc was an inside job im just trying to prove my point on why jack when crazy and had to take the law into his own hands. Now think of all the recent attacks on the u.s such as the xmas day attempted plane bombing or the suv full of explosives at times square. im not saying 24 is like real life but if u think the people who plan these attacks are crazy and if u think jack bauer is crazy look at the people behind all of this who for them killing is for money and political power.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:32:11 +0000

Thank you Bob

By: Mike Wilkerson - 24Podcast.Com

Mike Wilkerson - 24Podcast.Com — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:51:39 +0000

Translation:

Jack is a man like any other, full of strengths and weaknesses. This season and last episodes this past reinforce who is not Jack Bauer. A man capable of everything good and also able to make mistakes. He crossed the line, as did President Taylor, but she knew back thanks to his good friend Chloe. And thanks to this, the president later corrected his error. That is the message we leave this last chapter and the season. Jack’s destiny is marked and must go underground. It will not be easy for him.

For me, I’ve seen all season, I am totally grateful. For me it was a very good finale.

By: Francisco

Francisco — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:47:17 +0000

Señores
Jack es un hombre como cualquier otro, lleno de fortalezas y debilidades. Esta temporada y este ultimos ultimos capitulos no refuerzan quien es Jack Bauer. Un hombre capaz de todo lo bueno y también capaz de cometer errores. Cruzó la línea, tal como lo hizo la presidenta Taylor, pero supo volver gracias a su gran amiga Chloe. Y gracias a ello, la presidenta corrigió posteriormente su error. Ese es el mensaje que nos deja este ultimo capítulo y la temporada. El destino de Jack está marcado y debe pasar a la clandestinidad. No será fácil para él.

Para mí, que he visto todas las temporadas, estoy totalmente agradecido. Para mí fue un muy buen final.

By: Lavita

Lavita — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:34:01 +0000

I understand why people are upset with the series finale not being dramatic enough, but we all know that if it WAS dramatic, most people would be saying that it was over-dramatized and that Jack Bauer couldn’t possibly have a happy ending. We all relate to the character differently. For example I think it was a great storyline for Jack to snap in the end of the series…who wouldn’t snap at this point? To be honest I expected him to snap a very long time ago. How many women that he loved has he lost? Too many. Imagine losing that many loves. Imagine being betrayed by so many people. Of course he snapped after Renee died, especially when he realized that the President herself was involved; president of the country he protected for all those years. I feel as though it would’ve been absolutely ridiculous to be the same reasonable, only justice seeking person. The series ends with Jack thanking Chloe, so what’s wrong there? Who else could he truly call a best friend? No one else, not even his daughter stood by him always. I think it was beautiful that he thanked her, and that we saw her cry. I don’t think it was wise of the writers to have Taylor make her decision so quickly- that part was definitely rushed through. But then again if you think about it, she’s been struggling with most decisions through the season. Unlike many other shows this show ended with it’s true nature. Jack on the run (and not dead…seriously Jack Bauer can’t die,) Chloe still standing by him, and the unknown question of “what’s next?” I also believe that agent Ortiz was introduced as someone who could potentially be the next Jack Bauer, and who can really deny that we need people like him in the world. Overall one of my favorite shows and finales!