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The well-liked, well-rated Fox show was simply too expensive to keep making. Unfortunately, a 24 film version is still a long way off, if it ever comes together. But I think it could be another Bourne series. Meanwhile the 2-hour TV finale of 24: Day Eight will air on May 24th.
5:20 PM UPDATE: Here’s the official announcement:
In a joint decision made by 24’s star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon, Twentieth Century Fox Television, Imagine Entertainment and Fox Broadcasting Company, it was determined that the acclaimed series will end its remarkable eight-season run. Jack Bauer’s last day on FOX will conclude when the final two hours of “Day Eight” air Monday, May 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Brad Turner will direct the series finale. As the countdown to the series’ climactic conclusion races on, the final 11 hours will air uninterrupted Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Multiple award-winning series star Kiefer Sutherland reflected on the show’s run: “This has been the role of a lifetime, and I will never be able to fully express my appreciation to everyone who made it possible. While the end of the series is bittersweet, we always wanted 24 to finish on a high note, so the decision to make the eighth season our last was one we all agreed upon. This feels like the culmination of all our efforts from the writers to the actors to our fantastic crew and everyone at Fox. Looking ahead to the future, Howard Gordon and I are excited about the opportunity to create the feature film version of 24. But when all is said and done, it is the loyal worldwide fan base that made it possible for me to have the experience of playing the role of Jack Bauer, and for that I am eternally grateful.”
Executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon said, “Kiefer and I have loved every minute of making 24, but we all believe that now is the right time to call it a day. I echo his sentiments of gratitude toward the show’s amazing creative team, as well as the studio and network who have always believed in us and shown us unbelievable support.”
“24 is so much more than just a TV show – it has redefined the drama genre and created one of the most admired action icons in television history,” said Peter Rice, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Networks Group. Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company added, “We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series and will be forever thankful to Kiefer, the producers, the cast and crew for everything they’ve put into 24 over the years. It’s truly been an amazing and unforgettable eight days.”
“We are so grateful to Kiefer and Howard who have really poured their hearts and souls into making this show over the past eight seasons,” commented Gary Newman and Dana Walden, Chairmen, Twentieth Century Fox Television. “To everyone who contributed to this iconic series over its amazing run, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your incredible work.”
Added Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, “I’m so proud to have been a part of 24, which has become such a cultural phenomenon. And to Kiefer and Howard and everyone who has worked on the show, many thanks.”
Now in its eighth season with Kiefer Sutherland starring as the heroic Jack Bauer, the inventive and suspenseful 24 has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over the course of seven seasons, Sutherland garnered seven Emmy nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series.
Premiering November 6, 2001, 24 employed a pioneering split-screen, fast-paced format with complex interweaving storylines as viewers followed anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer through 24 pulse-pounding episodes, each covering one hour and presented in real time.
The first six seasons were set in Los Angeles, and following the strike-induced delay of Season Seven, “24: Redemption,” a two-hour film bridging Seasons Six and Seven, was set in Africa. Washington, D.C. was the setting for Season Seven, and the final season of 24 finds Jack Bauer thwarting a terrorist attack in New York.
At the conclusion of Season Eight, 24 will have a produced a total of 194 episodes (including “24: Redemption”), making it one of the longest-running action television shows in history.
Tune in Monday, March 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) for the next all-new installment of 24 and Monday, April 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) for a special two-hour episode.
Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, 24 is a production of 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television in association with Teakwood Lane Productions. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, David Fury, Manny Coto, Brannon Braga, Brad Turner, Alex Gansa, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are executive producers, while Chip Johannessen and Patrick Harbinson serve as co-executive producers.
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Forget Chris Evans, Jack Bauer is the real Captain America.
Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Really? Did you really think that lame comment up, then actually thought it was a good idea to posted it…
No way man i cant believed that 24 is going to be cancel. I love that show. mondays are not going to be the same anymore. I wish you guy would reconsider.
Very sad and a big Loss for Fox, the show still has a loyal fan base of 11 million viewers!!! But facts don’t lie. Shows have been pulled with even more audience viewer ship, I love 24 but the numbers have been going down, so tragic, this could have been a long running series like LA.Law- but Kiefer wants a shot at the Big Screen, possible 24 franchises maybe in the works- I hope so because it is one of the best shows I have ever watched in my life. Best wishes for the entire cast and crew of 24, good luck and God Bless. Whats next American Idol? Fox hope you guys leave Hugh Laurie alone from House!!
What im wondering is why would they cancel a show saying there lossing money, but then go on to supposivly make a 24 movie? 24 allways helped me get threw the unbarable school day. I loved that show with a passion and never missed a episode. Its always so intense. And please its a tv show dont complain that its not real because they dont go to the bathroom or sleep or eat. What show do they? I mean this is going to be a horrible season for the network. The 2 top rated tv showers are set to end this year 24, and LOST. Even know lost was confusing at times, it still was a good show but 24 was the best. Im only 15 and i thought 24 was awesome. Its by far the best show out there. And ive been heartbrokem ever since the news came out that its on the last season. My DVR is filled up with every episode of this year and i watch them when nothing is on tv. I can always watch Jack Bauer do his work. And Fairwell to Renee Walker and rest in peace, today was a sad day for longing 24 fans. Also why are people saying the show is over rated, over did its welcome, to far fetch, etc. when there the ones wasting the cold barring life looking up this show if its gonna be canceled? I mean serisously you have nothing better to do then rag on one of Tv’s most popular action shows EVER! Please go rag on a show thats not being canceled, this is a very sad time for 24 fans and of course me. Fairwell Jack Bauer and Cloe O’brien (The only ones in all episodes as far as i can remember) and every other 24 star. You will be loved and missed for ever!
it is a shame. again because of money. this to me was the best show ever. monday nights were 24 night with 10 people together watching. it felt like we were involved. what to do without 24. maybe another station will start writing for the show 24. maybe channel 9
Why is fox cancelling 24? R they crazy? What r they going to replaace it with that haas been so sucessful for the last 8 years.
I know I look forward to seeing 24 each season..
It would be in the networks best interest to reconsider this decsion.
So sad but time…
After years of boring crap like “ED,” passing as drama series, “24″ and “Lost” brought fun back to drama development by reminding us with story devices as simple as “time-lines” that the first rule of TV is that “There are NO rules!”
Thanks guys for helping to make Broadcast TV FUN Again! Now go save comedy by making a traditional SITCOM… THAT’S ACTUALLY FUNNY!
Because you value correctly attributing stories, please write that the news was confirmed by actress Mary Lynn Rajskub’s twitter.
The movie is not as far off as you think
BAAAAAAAAWWWW! Jack Bauer is the American Bond, and meaner! We need ouy Jack Back! And as Jack himself would say, “Do it- NNNNNNOOOOOOOWWWWW”!
Where are you getting your info on this? You don’t even site a source. Just another Deadline made up story?
There was also a 24 video game a few years ago. Now would be a great time to revive the video game area.
24 would look great using the RAGE and Euphoria game and animation engines. Today’s multiplayer capabilities could expand the market and be a great bridge until the movie comes out.
I’m not sure I want to sit through a 24-hour movie – may 12 2-hour movies, but then I would have to wait 12 years to see the end.
This show over-stayed its welcome.
24 mins too long…so glad it is gone
I’ve been on board this series since Day 1, Episode 1, and it remains the only “Appointment TV” series on my list. It’s a sad day in TV land. Can’t Jack Bauer come in and save the day for us “24″ fans? Sigh…
This show had some amazing seasons, and even in the less strong ones, there were always a handful of amazing episodes. We’ll miss Jack, President Palmer, President Taylor and Tony, but we’ll miss you most of all, Chloe.
Oh noes! Now where will we get our justifications for torturing people?
I’d like to thank everyone involved in 24 for helping to make America a little less American.
I agree they should have just let a nuke go off in an American city.
And in season one Jack should have allowed his wife and daughter to be murdered. You are not human if you would not torture someone to save the life of your daughter.
Actually, in two different seasons, the nuke DID go off on American soil. Frankly, Jack Bauer very rarely stops the plot from being pulled off, he mostly deals with blowback.
It’s not a true story.
I watched every season until this one, although season 8 is piling up on my DVR.
Hard not to discuss 24 without mentioning off-field torture debate. But really, anyone who talks about 24 and real world torture in the same sentence is an inherently ridiculous human being.
There was fun action and insane plot twists and great ratcheting of stakes.
CTU could never secure a perimeter. They could never find moles in their own organization until the damage had already been done. Traffic was surprisingly light in Los Angeles. Also, people didn’t eat or sleep or go to the bathroom.
It’s had a great run, and it’s time for it to go, but I will miss not having it to kick around anymore.
First off, just in case it’s necessary, I’d like to point out to you that 24 and Jack Bauer are fictional. Fantasies, like everything else on TV (with the possible exception of documentaries, and not all of those either). It’s easy to create a fake situation with a bomb ticking or your daughter or wife being threatened so that you’re fully entitled to torture some fictional character in some fictional situation. It’s not real, it’s torture porn, and you seem to get off on it.
Second, I appear to have missed hearing about the episodes where Jack Bauer was in Abu Ghraib or Guantanamo and his wife and daughter were threatened. Not that fictional situations would be an excuse for raping children, shoving glowsticks up asses, waterboarding people hundreds of times, or murdering people and saying it was suicide (among other things that are documented fact). Or perhaps you can justify that — I’d really like to hear it.
You know the last administration would have creamed themselves if they could point at a situation where they stopped a nuke in an American city or stopped the torture of Jack Bauer’s wife or children — but they had four years and couldn’t come up with a thing.
It’s also a fantasy that 24′s use of torture in later seasons was in anyway whatsoever responsible for the policies already in place and in practice at Abu Gharib. But let’s not let a little thing like facts get in the way of shifting blame to a TV show.
Well, im not a fan of torture. But i am believe like jack does, torturing, hurting, or even killing one evil man, to save the lives of thousands of innocent Americans, or people in general, is justified. Would you rather capture a man-who has a team of operatives arming a nuke in New York City- then ask him a few questions, and when he doesnt answer him, give him a slap on the wrist and go on with a no-lead investigation? or would it make more sense to drape a towel over his head and poor water down his throat until he gives you information on where the nuke is and how to stop it? The second situation would bring results along with the potential to save millions of lives, and even more when taking environmental and economic issues into account. I do not condone torture all the time, but when it can save the lives of thousands of innocents to torture one man for info, i say let me poor the water.
yeah, I agree tourture is wrong, but um…. you do know were talking about a fictional tv show, right? It, um…it isnt real.
DAMN – THERE’S NOT ENOUGH CASH!!!
Sorry, but the show lost me with “stunt” casting like troll Garofalo.
I goes Drudge and FreeRepublic still have those links to DHD.
The comments include RWNJs defending torture based on a TV show, and gripes about JG. I guess someone was able to get a wifi connection while out at Searchlight, NV.
Funny how the Huffington Post is also defending the show too Hmmm… wonder why? Maybe because there was and is more to 24 than some would like to think.
From the March 12, 2007 issue of American Conservative magazine:
“One former Army interrogator related how soldiers in Iraq watch DVDs of the show and then try to imitate Bauer’s interrogation methods on their own prisoners.”
http://www.amconmag.com/article/2007/mar/12/00008/
good.
The show, while formally sophisticated, catered to the lowest impulses. Torture, wanton abuse, murder, group-think—all were glorified by this perverse show.
It’s a show about a bully, who claims to be “protecting America”, while really all he’s doing is violating every principle America was founded on and (once) stood for.
No wonder it was a hit during the Bush years.
I agree – although well acted and produced, this show was disturbing and often repulsive. It’s exactly as you wrote – torture was a successful, hypermacho problem solving technique, evil Arabs were everywhere and a manic edge drove the show – 24 was a Bush-era MK Ultra edutainment nightmare for drooling viewers reeling from the 9/11 horror show
Evil Arabs everywhere? Obviously you didnt watch the show. The majority of ‘bad guys’ where white Americans and evil corporations with conspiracy theories.
Exactly as Johns said. There was only two or three seasons that included muslims as the bad guys. And in those episodes there were always a fair share of good American Loving Muslims as well. Unless of course you are saying that all the muslims on the show were bad, in that case, i would have to call you a racist. Plus, torture has been proven to work, although i dont condone it all the time, it is sometimes necessary to save the lives of other innocent people. What is more important to you? torturing one evil man to save thousands of others? or asking and evil man a few questions with no response and allowing thousands of innocents to die? and Jack Bauer is a true patriot. Although he was an indecent man when it came to brute force, we live in indecent times, and extraordinary situations call for extraordinary measures. He, constantly saved lives, and protected America from a greater evil than breaking a few laws here and there. We need more men like him in America, you know the ones who actually have balls and can risk thier lives to save others and bring justice to those who wish us harm. He is a Patriot and for those of you who think he is just a bully who is thirtsy for blood. Shame on you, This show brings out the truth, that our world is far from perfect, and there is corruption everywhere you go, and people who are willing to stand up against all odds and fight for the freedom and safety we once had as a nation, are the ones who will be remembered and will be the true patriots of our great nation. Look throughout history, our country was created by a bloody war, using brutal tactics, from people who were considered traitors and murderers. But they saved our country, and created the Strongest Nation in the world. They are the ones who are remembered in history. Not the ones who stood by and watched as widespread corruption plagued the land. 24 Has shown the truth to America and world, Sometimes what is seemingly bad at the time, has the potential to be great in the future. Now that I am done with my speech, I urge you to reconsider your opposition to the tactics displayed in the show, because there is a lot more than meets the eye to any controversial issue.
And what happens if Captain Unicorn’s rainbows and skittles don’t stop a mass casualty attack? Your argument is from a perceived margin, the same thing Barney Frank said in 2005 about sub-prime mortgages. How’d that work out?
Yes 24 cannot exist in the Age of Obama. But the Age of Obama cannot exist after on big terrorist attack. Technology is a commodity — North Korea, Pakistan, and Iran all have nukes or will get them. No one fears the US. If being Black and talking about how much you hate America would dissuade violent and dangerous people, we would not have had the near-miss of the Crotch Bomber on Christmas Day.
Moreover, the PC strivings of 24, pretending that “the real enemy” is Serbian terrorists, or evil corporate White guys, instead of Muslims: Abdulmutallab the Crotch Bomber, Major Hassan, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, Osama bin Laden is no longer sustainable. We have an even more hard-Left, “hate America” President than David Palmer who bows and scapes to the Saudi King and gives a big apology to Muslims for America in Cairo, and we still get the Crotch Bomber (and Major Hassan, and the Little Rock Jihadi).
These two factors: uber-PC without real villains everyone knows (but is too afraid and PC-driven to admit), and a perceived view of “safety” because hey we apologized for America to Muslims with Obama, hurt 24′s ratings to the point of no economic sense. Failure to deal with real issues (Muslim non-assimilation, polygamy, Sharia) instead of fake ones (the same cliched phony corporate White guy villains everyone else pushes) was a massive creative failure.
No wonder Hollywood is pushing reality shows: they are no worse than the cliched stuff of scripted entertainment.
Amen to That Brother!
THANK GOD!!!!
That show was ruining my sex life. My man was more interested in solving those crimes every week that his mind was occupied during sex!!
PLEASE NETWORKS Bring back shows like Night Court, Mama’s Family, Small Wonder etc- brainless/mindless television..
No one needs a heartattack trying to figure out these shows every week
If 24 was ruining your sex life – you need a new man – or maybe a bottle of blue pills. The show only runs 41 minutes. That leaves an extra 19 minutes of commercials for you to have fun.
You missed the point completely.. what he should be doing naturally you suggest “blue” pills? What is this “blue”pill?
We started our love through tantra and then the world came in and disrupted us i.e television, more specifically these intense dramatic tv shows after working all day
Glad you can make your spouse happy no matter what:)
Fox is turning a successful television series into a big film series like they did with X-Files!
“Well-rated?” Have you NOTICED how the numbers have fallen?
Thankfully, the Bush-era is over, and the visceral thrill of seeing those dark-skinned terrorists tortured is no longer as chic among Americans. Well, there’s that, AND a formula that in it’s second season was already more predictable than the joke patterns on a final season episode of Golden Girls.
Jack never tortured anyone with dark skin. Be assured that the REAL guys who tried to kill Americans, or did so, were all Muslims, not White, in the most recent cases a man of Palestinian/Syrian ancestry and the son of a Nigerian Billionaire have been those who killed or tried to masses of Americans.
Ordinary Middle Class White guys do not present a terrorist threat.
Jack Bauer tortured his own half brother (another “evil White guy”), some “Serbian terrorists,” killed a White child molester (and cut his head off, definitely a no-no for Pro-Polanski Hollywood) and so on. The show was very careful to avoid any non-White male being the target of Jack Bauer’s violence or torture, except for some shoot-outs and fights with Arab terrorists and Chinese bad guys. Even in those cases, no torture.
The use of violence in TV is problematic. Everyone knows (despite PC dogma) that it is effective, but rather ugly, takes time, and is dramatically boring if shown rather than implied. 24′s torture scenes were ironically boring. The usual cliche evil Middle Aged White guy gets it, the scenes reveal nothing already known by the audience, and were well, boring.
Compare to “Taken.” The comfortable, shady French official makes extra bucks to support his family by protecting a Sex Slave ring of Muslim gangsters. The hero shows he has no limits — by shooting the wife (an innocent) of the corrupt official. No longer allowing him to protect his family from the violence of his own corruption. The threat, utterly believable, by Neeson’s character to kill them both and leave their adorable daughters orphans shows he has no limits, will indeed do anything. And the bad guy’s corruption comes home finally.
Luc Besson was far more “American” than 24′s uber-pc. Funny coming from a Frenchman. But then Taken was 24 done correctly.
Truly sad to see 24 go…!! It was an absolutely gorgeous show – and at times, it felt like we were watching an expensive feature film. In my opinion, one of the best looking, best shot shows on tv. Special Kudos to all the below the line – especially the brilliant DP, Production Designer!!
Damm, c’mon just one more year of 24. I have a great original idea for next season. Some radical territorial organization will have infiltrated American soil with plans of detonating a nuclear device. Totally original!!! Oh, oh, oh, and there will be someone inside CTU who won’t be what that seem….ohhhhhhhhhhhh
3 words: CHLOE O’BRIEN SPIN-OFF. Just a brilliant, enjoyable character.
“Chloe, we don’t have time for your personality disorder!”
Would the movie version be called “2″?
24 used to be an innovative show but was four years past its date.
Interestingly the show started in the wake of terrible times it echoed and will finish in a world where what will cartainly stay as the biggest legacy of 24, President David Palmer, is now a reality.
I’m eagerly waiting for a revitalization through a movie. A jump to NBC would be a “The worst idea in the long, sad history of bad ideas” (as Ian Malcolm would say).
Jack Bauer must save the world on a big screen, dammit!
Never seen it.
Thank you.
Never saw it.
Thank you.
Jack Bauer is the kind of iconic hero that inspires us to appreciate loyalty, patriotism, and unyielding commitment to purpose. We cheer for Jack when he does what whatever is necessary to save our country from disaster and sometimes we shake our heads in disbelief at CTU’s all too human missteps, but we love it all.
24 has been appointment television in our home since Day 2. The show’s ticking clock stories and morally diverse characters have made for wonderful drama.
We would hope to never face the scenarios we’ve watched on 24, but if those kinds of circumstances ever did arise, even 24′s detractors would hope for someone like Jack Bauer to save the day.
We won’t miss one minute of the final eleven hours of Day 8. What a ride!
Well, thanks for your input, Mr. Murdoch. But we already hear enough of your ill-informed opinions as they’re dispatched to the “low-information” dupes via your “news” channel, thanks.