Damn it, 24!

A serious show that should not be taken very seriously.

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Am I late? ;) I got to episode 1x13 so far and only after watching that episode I got aware of the Wikipedia entry about season 1 in which it is said that Fox originally ordered 13 episodes in the first place, which explains why they practically had to restart the story with episode 14. [1/2]

[2/2] Actually the season could have ended with episode 8. It is a mystery for me that the shooter didn’t finish the job before Jack Bauer got the chance to create an incident that brought David Palmer into safety. What I now still want to know is how they managed to turn Nina Myers into a villain.

You’re not late, I’m just bad at maintaining this blog. Turns out that watching on a week-to-week basis is just really not my jam unless it’s airing live.

It’s been a while since I sat down and watched season one of 24, so I’m a little bit rusty on the details. I can tell you that the scramble to figure out the second half of the season is not unique to season one. The circumstances were, but I feel like most seasons end with me wondering “how the fuck did we get here?” 

I remember an interview from years back (bearing in mind that this show premiered 16.5 years ago!!) with one of the writers... I think David Fury? And he mentioned that the closer it gets to the end of the season, the more implausible the most mundane stuff gets. Like, Jack will need to get to an airport across the city — which in earlier episodes might take a reasonable amount of time, but in episode 22 will miraculously only take five minutes. So they never quite figured that out, and eventually just embraced the chaos.

The show is so great that I refuse to spoil people who are just getting started with it, even if they’re wicked late to the game, though I feel like I can safely assume that you spoiled yourself. But to spare you the disappointment, I will tell you honestly — it is impossible to reconcile most of the season with the idea that Nina is a villain. It doesn’t make sense. 

Of course, they didn’t actually know who the mole was going to be in CTU for most of the first season, so the actors were totally playing it straight. Nina’s actions and concerns early in the season were genuine as far as Sarah Clarke was concerned and she played it brilliantly. The reveal that she was the mole was kinda like... what? 

[hellyeahomeland]

"They killed Jack Bauer twice." What? Did he come back from death twice or just got killed twice similar to Quinn's second death in S6X12? I never watched "24" so could someone explain how they killed a character twice? Thanks.

There are two separate points in the series when Jack Bauer is killed and when he is brought back to life.

There are also two separate points in the series when Jack Bauer decapitates people. 

It’s, like, a really good show. 

Currently rewatching 24 from the beginning. I’m a little late this week, but am at this very moment engaging in 1.05. Come join me at the blog for the show I’m way more invested in and way less good at blogging about, @damnit24!

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Seriously I’m watching the episode RIGHT NOW. 

How are you enjoying the show so far? 

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I’ve been super preoccupied all weekend hanging with @lange-c and her dog, so I’m a little bit behind on the rewatch, and I haven’t had the discussion I’ve promised you guys. Let’s work on that.

In the meantime, I haven’t seen this episode in quite some time, so let’s assume it’s just balls to the wall crazytown and go from there.

<3 Ashley

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I haven’t been the world’s best hostess, but if you’re following along with the 24 rewatch, today we will be watching 1x04. I say this every week, but shit is gonna get all kinds of crazy. 

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24: Day 1 (2:00am-3:00am on the day of the California Presidential Primary)

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Another Monday, another episode of 24! Tonight we’re watching Day 1: 2:00am-3:00am. We’re getting to the point where there’s actually stuff to talk about, like omfg the mole. Or??? Will David Palmer make it out of this mess? Will Kim Bauer make better choices? Is the hot sniper dude on 24 as hot as the hot sniper dude on Homeland? 

Sorry, no spoilers.

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24 Meme - Quotes (2/5)

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24: Day 1 (1:00am-2:00am on the day of the California Presidential Primary)

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Hello everybody!

Tonight, as part of the 24 rewatch, we’ll be watching Day 1: 1:00am-2:00am. If you need a recap of important information we got last week, you can find it on my handy dandy “Previously on 24″ page. 

Prepare to be, like, oh my fucking god. I’ll be watching tonight at 8pm. Join me!

[hellyeahomeland]

All right, you know where this is going. You know where this is going. You want to talk about television programs that won’t ruin your whole entire life? Well, get your beverage of choice ready and prepare to DRINK because I’m gonna go full-Ashley and recommend 24. 

If you like(d) Homeland, I can almost guarantee that you will love 24. It has much of the same pedigree as Homeland — in a good way — and Howard Gordon was involved in its production for the entirety of its original run, acting as show runner from seasons 5-8. 

The show obviously has a unique premise insofar as each season is consolidated to one day, each episode covering one hour. You get to know characters, but it’s hard to get as invested in them as it is, say, Peter Quinn. 

Each episode is chock full of twists, most stuff actually gets resolved, even if truly happy endings are… well, I mean… I can think of happy endings, but they don’t usually stay that way for very long. But, weirdly, that doesn’t actually take away from the show at all, and you don’t feel like you’re being punished for watching. 

By the way, if you loved Quinn’s #Quinning, then you’ll LOVE Jack Bauer. Kiefer’s maybe not as pretty as Rupert Friend, but he’s got charisma for days (nine of them!). 

If you find yourself convinced at all by this, then I advise you to check it out. It’s streaming on Amazon Prime in the United States, and I’m told it’s available on Amazon in the UK and Germany as well. 

Completely unrelated (just kidding), I’m hosting a 24 rewatch. Every week (suggested time: 8pm on Mondays) I will be watching one episode. Sara’s joining me and experiencing it for the first time. 

The rewatch began this week, so we’ve only gotten through the first episode so far. Come join! I’ll be blogging the adventure at @damnit24. 

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2014’s Most Important Powerpoint Presentation

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Spoilers for a television show that started airing 15 years ago. 

Before 12:00am (on the day of the California Presidential Primary) - Obviously none of this belongs in the previously on, but given that it happened prior to the episode, and it’s all important information, so. (I will continue to update this as we move through the first season together.)

- Jack Bauer separated from his wife, Teri Bauer. From context I think we can agree that this was not his decision, but he did move out of the home they shared with their daughter. He returned home shortly before the day from hell began. (1x01)

- Jack Bauer had an affair with Nina Myers, a fellow agent at the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU). Based on the fact that Jack is typically a stand-up gentleman, I do not believe that Nina Myers was the reason Jack and Teri separated. They broke things off when he got back together with his wife. (1x01)

- Jack Bauer was responsible for the arrests of three fellow agents whom he had busted for taking bribes. (1x01)

- Nina Myers began a relationship with Tony Almeida. (1x01)

- A cartel bust happened in which Jack Bauer’s superior, George Mason, was involved. When all of the money was counted, $200,000 was missing. (1x01)

- Kim dated a real douchebag named Vincent, though he was of comparatively sterling character given the guys in her future. (1x01)

- Senator David Palmer began his run for President, becoming the first African-American with a real chance at the White House. (1x01) 

- Martin Belkin met Princess Diana, who he claimed was cool, but he never took her picture. (1x01)

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Tony Awards 2017: Full List of Nominations

The complete list of shows, actors, designers and others.

Best Leading Actor in a Play Denis Arndt, Heisenberg Chris Cooper, A Doll’s House, Part 2 Corey Hawkins, Six Degrees of Separation Kevin Kline, Present Laughter Jefferson Mays, Oslo

BOOYAH, COREY HAWKINS. 

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“And he’s Mr. Clean?” 

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“I’m federal agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of my life.”

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A week late, but the 24 re-watch begins today, starting with Day 1: 12:00am-1:00am.

Every Monday from now until 24 weeks from now, I’ll be revisiting an episode from the inaugural season of 24. I hope you’ll join me!

If you live in the United States, the complete series of 24 (minus Legacy, but we’ll get to that in a couple of years) is available on Amazon Prime. I’m crowdsourcing alternatives from my non-American friends, so if you need advice on how to access it from overseas, let me know.

Assuming people are into it, I’ll continue the re-watch right through to the end of Legacy (which, according to a brief chat I recently had with Corey Hawkins, we will be finding out the future of shortly /namedropping).

Please join me. I love this show to the moon and back and I am so excited to share it with you. 

<3 Ashley

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Rapper. Hero. Swindler. Corey Hawkins Changes It Up.

Just a few years out of Juilliard, Mr. Hawkins stars in “24: Legacy” on TV and “Six Degrees of Separation” on Broadway.

Heads up, NYC!

I already have tickets for this.