Long Live The Idiot Box! A Random Favorites Thread

[Dukefrukem]

I like lists like this.

[DFA1979]

I like lists like this.

Thanks. I just didn't feel like organizing one and I have a lot of favorites.

[DFA1979]

24



The Jack Bauer Power Hour is one of those action shows that had an impact on not just TV but even movies. A lot that was done during and after the show's run was influenced by 24, although of course 24 took after other movies and shows as well. Kiefer Sutherland was an excellent choice in the lead role, showing that he wasn't just an 80s guy although he did good work back then as well. The show had a fantastic cast also and contained multiple compelling storylines every season.

The ticking clock aspect worked and is not just a gimmick, and the show only had one bad season and a few solid ones amongst mostly great seasons. The show also will be seen in the future as a look into America post 9-11 and how the War on Terror changed this country, for better or for worse. I feel it was for the worse, and this show reflects that in it's battered, tired hero who has definitely seen a lot of crazy shit and survived. Oh and that final season was ridiculous in a great way. Nice send off. President Palmer still has my vote and Charles Logan is still one of the best villains of all time.

TV Network This Was On: FOX (back when they were good)

Favorite Character: President David Palmer!

Favorite Episode: Jack in the gun store. Fans know which one. That knife to the back of the neck kill is still brutal.

I might come back and write more on this later. Have to go to work.

[Skitch]

I still need to finish 24's last couple seasons. My roommate and I BURNED through that show staying up most of the nights and barely sleeping..."just one more"...

[Dukefrukem]

I still need to finish 24's last couple seasons. My roommate and I BURNED through that show staying up most of the nights and barely sleeping..."just one more"...

It's awful past season 4. When everyone becomes a mole and everyone becomes a bad guy they just ran out of shit to do. They should have made more seasons with President Palmer.

[Philip J. Fry]

I still remember the shock of [

Show Spoiler

Nina killing Teri

].

[DFA1979]

I still need to finish 24's last couple seasons. My roommate and I BURNED through that show staying up most of the nights and barely sleeping..."just one more"...

The last season ruled.

Also Duke S5 was one of the best as was the last season. 6 was not good but 7 and 8 were solid. I think 4 is the best.