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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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The movie won’t be called 2.
It will be called 2.4.
Now excuse me while I go open another socket.
I always found it amusing that Kiefer Sutherland, grandson of the father of Canadian socialism (Tommy Douglas) played the living embodiment of the Patiot Act. The first 5 years were great, then it slid, and the last 2 seasons are just awful. When Starbuck was revealed as yet another in a long line of CTU moles, I walked away from the show for good.
And for all of you drinking curdled milk and crying about the Bush years, which parts of the Patiot Act have been repealed so far? That’s right, none. And they won’t be, because they work. It’s sad to think you believe racism is behind any of it, America is the least racist country on the planet. Did I say it was perfect? No, but the problem is worse everywhere else.
24 = zzzzzz
Lazy right wing aggro-porn for people that don’t want to think using logic and appreciating subtlety.
Joe said, “The Patriot Act was not repealed due to its effectiveness to prevent a terrorist attack.” If it were effective, that Nigerian dude would have been stopped before he got on a plane. The Act was not repealed because it is an effective way to keep a populace in fear of its government. no gov’t in power wants to get rid of that effective toolbox for keeping the majority of Americans in line through fear and intimidation.
And how effective was putting pseudophedrine behind the counter (in that Act) in curbing the financing of terror? Not effective at all.
It’s all Obama’s fault!
What will rightwing fascists do for fun now?
Comparing a TV show to real life….C’mon, your kidding right!
Those that say it was so repulsive then YOU obviously tuned in and watched every week. It is an Action Drama, well produced and kept many glued to the couch for 8 years.
Must everything turn into a political debate!
Torture, murder, wanton abuse and group-think have NEVER been glorified by 24 but rather have been shown to have horrible and weighty consequences. No one has ever walked away undamaged from the events and actions that have been depicted throughout the series. Everything has had a cost and those costs have often been steep.
The show has never been, as some would like to believe, a Bush-era circle jerk. Rather the show has often been politicized by both the right and the left pundits when the subject matter suited their own agendas. It’s frustrating that the show is often so narrowly defined by what some group-thinkers might want to label it. Yet in reality 24 isn’t for any one type of political spectrum viewer and it can boast having staunch fans across the political spectrum. So to say it served any one political view is utterly just false.
In fact, one of the biggest lies out there about 24 has been the shows use of torture being the training manual for Abu Gharib. When in FACT the seeds to that perverse situation started (Aug 2002) PRIOR to 24 airing it’s first ‘torture’ scene of Syed Ali in Season 2 (Feb 2003). Yet 24 has been WRONGLY and UNFAIRLY saddled with providing the spark to that disgarce and all that has come since.
Rather than the simplistic generalizations often subscribed by non-viewers to the show — 24 is a fantastical story of a set of characters asked to do the impossible. It is a show that asks us to explore ourselves, explore our choices, explore what is most important to us and perhaps think about what would any one of us would be willing do if ever faced with unimaginable choices? It is a show at its core that makes you think and feel.
I can honestly say I will truly miss 24. I’m proud of the legacy it has forged for itself in Entertainment history. I thank the cast and crew and especially Kiefer for breathing such incredible life and passion into Jack Bauer and the journey we have taken together. And I look forward to seeing them take this franchise to the Big Screen!
Well said.
Only got into “24″ this season because “Lie To Me” didn’t follow “House”… Love it and will be renting the DVD’s!
they cant do this 24 is one of the greatest shows ever and a personal favourite of mine, dont end this not yet please.
he’ll be back. he might drop himself froma a car,from a plane, get shoted, but he’ll never leave. maybe it’s a sad notice but that’s how it works now. 24 has been for all one of the most action tv series ever but bauer’s life was prolonged for nearly 3 seasons, the real ending of season 4 was bauers excution
24 was great for widening the scope of story structure on television. I still remember watching Season 1 and thinking, damn, this is very clever. My hat’s off for keeping it up this long.
Wow lots of hate from people who dont have a clue. The HERO of the show in the early years was a BLACK president who lasted three seasons as a main character. They have also had VERY STRONG female president. And all this talking about the show only having ‘evil Arabs’ being tortured is a joke. Most of the ‘bad guys’ have been white Americans and evil corporations with a conspiracy backdrop.
Dont talk about the show if you dont watch it. They have also shown very clearly both sides of the torture point. They have showed clearly many times when it has backfired and only hurt their efforts when torturing the WRONG PERSON. They even made Jack evolve as the series went on and he could no longer torture another human after all he had went through.
So people who have not watched the show should just shut up already. God forbid a TV series actually take on more than one point of view and not just shove ONE VIEWPOINT down the throats of all their listeners. The world is not black and white.
Ah, liberals. Rejoicing of a TV show’s demise. So if you hate it so much, why would you care if it is on or not? I get the feeling you didn’t watch it anyway, so please explain.
The best show on TV – ever.
The show might be coming to an end, but the sociopolitical environment which helped it succeed is not. It exploited people’s fear and fed the misconception that torture works and is therefore justifiable. It portrayed terrorists as people who were simply “evil” and failed to examine the external forces which created the people they labeled “terrorists”, and never explored who decides who gets labeled a terrorist and why.
For a show about terrorism that went on for 8 seasons, I find it curious that they never once portrayed the KKK – the oldest domestic terrorist organization in this country – as their antagonist. Is it only terrorism if the victims are white? I guess having a storyline about how black people encounter and cope with terrorism was not a story not worth telling. And for those who would like to counter by saying, “but there was a black president”, yes, there was. But think back to season 1 when he was introduced. In a scene filmed before 9/11 (I believe it was actually in the pilot), Jack tells a CTU worker something to the effect of “it’s because he’s black” as a reason why the Senator might be targeted. The character wasn’t introduced because the creators were some kind of liberal visionaries; rather, they needed a motivation as to why a presidential candidate might be targeted and they played the race card. Since he was liked by the audience, it made sense to bring him back as the president in season 2.
For those like “Bauer AND Obama Fan” who believe that the show didn’t portray torture prior to season 2, think back to season 1 when Jack took Ted Coffell to a remote location and threatened him with the “Russian Goulag”. According the the Anti-Torture Statute (18 U.S.C. 2340), it reads (in part) that torture is defined as “the intentional infliction or threatened infliction of severe physical pain or suffering”. What Jack did constituted torture, and he violated the law when he did it. Jack Bauer has frequently been described as a character who “does whatever it takes”. If Jack is always willing to do whatever it takes – if he doesn’t have limits or boundaries – then what does he stand for? If Jack will do anything, he stands for nothing.
The Ted Coffell scene is legendary, in a good way, and one of the best scenes in the shows history. To use that moment as an example to justify the show being the poster boy for the Bush era or as the flashpoint for later torture policy is simply ridiculous. And not that it really matters but Jack wasn’t acting as an agent but rather as a father and husband confronting a man he believed responsible for kidnapping and threatening the lives of his still missing wife and daughter in that moment.
As for the rest of the your critique of the show I seriously doubt you have really watched the series. While the show’s core is not intended to be a political commentary on all that is right or wrong in the world It DID examine those themes often within the context of each day.
And if you have to ask what he stands for then you simply don’t know Jack.
You are a misinformed retard. Sorry for the name calling, but your comments lead to that title. The KKK? really? since when in the past decade or even longer have they posed any sort of National Security Threat to the United States? The answer is never. Who would want to watch a show where a few guys dressed in white robes go around with burning crosses in African American yards? They were never so violent as to detonate a nuke in LA. Nor release nerv gas into the atmosphere or take over the Whitehouse. The reason they did not use the KKK is because they pose little to no threat to National Security, and the stories (you would know if you watched it) always have to do with National Security and mass casualties that simply wouldnt come from a KKK group. As for the Stupid comment about This leading to torture in the military is ridiculous. You dont know what it is to be a patriot, Jack Bauer is more of a Patriot than you or i could ever wish to be. He puts this nation before his life, and he is willing to do anything to protect the constitution of the United States of America.
If you’ll bear with an ignorant question, I wonder why the total number of episodes is 194 (…since eight seasons times 24 hours equals 192). Have there been, or are there going to be, a couple of extra hours?
A 2-hour stand alone movie called “24:Redemption” set in a civil war torn African nation where children were forced into being child soldiers. The movie was produced and aired (November 08) prior to the January 2009 start of Season 7. “Redemption” served as a prequel to season 7 and a gift to fans who had to sit out on the entire 2007/2008 season when that season was postponed a year due to the writers strike.
I believe the extra 2 hours were for the 24:Redemption movie that helped to serve as a bridge between Day 6 and Day 7.
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.”
Maybe you “24? apologists should get your heads out of your collective ass and read something with a different point of view, from a conservative magazine, no less.
http://www.amconmag.com/article/2007/mar/12/00008/
DVD’s, the basis for your quote, for season 2 came out in August 2003. When again did the policies at Abu Gharib and elsewhere start? Yeah… well before that.
Let’s try not to blame a TV show for the failings of our military training or for those in power using it as a excuse for their policies. And what’s more disturbing about the quote you noted is just how little control these commanders had over the soldiers in their command.
And I for one read many points of view thank you — including this one from an apparent apologists according to your definition, and from a liberal publication no less.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-morris/fox-cancels-24-they-dont_b_515763.html
Just because you and others didn’t like the show’s content, though again I highly doubt any of you have truly watched it, doesn’t mean that those that did and enjoyed it for the entertainment and philosophical journey that it was have their heads anywhere but squarely on their collective shoulders.
Cheers!
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/03/28/24-cancelled-kiefer-sutherland-reflects-on-the-controversial-show/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Here the writer and producer of 24 point blankly addresses the issue of when the cross-hairs of torture backlash were aimed at 24.
From the Article:
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Interesting that they actually named the Season 7 accuser of Jack’s methods after Mayer.
you have Conan to thank for 24′s cancellation.
As ’24′ rides into the sunset, I only have fond memories. Sure, 8 seasons were enough, and the last couple of seasons were repetitive, but this show provided me with some many thrills during the last decade. I look forward to collecting all seasons on DVD/Blu-ray at some point. Bring on the movie! I’ll be there for Jack Bauer on the big screen.
Oh Noooooo!!!! I love this show! I love Jack Bauer!!!! What am I going to do with my Monday nights!!! Ok… so I will settle for a movie series… like the Bourne series!! I think that would be awesome! And I know Jack Bauer would rock his world! I have so enjoyed this show more than any that I have watched! Sad day but will enjoy every hour until the finale!
Go Jack!
Nowhere in my post did I claim that “24” was a “flashpoint for later torture policy”. The Bush Administration would have authorized torture whether the show was on the air or not. The point I was trying to make is that torture was portrayed on the show prior to season 2. I did watch seasons 1, 2, 3 & 7, and I watched the 7th season because someone told me that they tried to address the torture issue and I wanted to see how they approached it. Several times during that season, characters convinced themselves that weren’t engaging in torture (e.g., Renee saying to Jack: “You can threaten him, but do not lay a hand on him.”), but when Jack threatened Schector, Burnett, Dubaku, and Hodges, he did in fact commit torture. After watching season 7 and talking to people about it, it appeared to me that there was a general misconception about the definition of torture, and if we are going to have a discussion about it we should first be able to recognize it when we see it.
While “24” did not CAUSE the torture and abuse at places like Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo – there is plenty of evidence that the orders came from higher ups – the show and the network, along with other prominent media outlets, encouraged it by calling Jack Bauer a hero and promoting the notion that if Jack didn’t do what he did, people would die. Why wouldn’t soldiers aspire to be heroic? Even if one were to argue that Jack paid a heavy price for his actions, we ask our soldiers to give their lives. If they are willing to give their lives, why would they hesitate to sacrifice their souls? Again, here is where fear can be exploited. If it gets into the heads of the soldiers that it MIGHT work, and that if they don’t, people will die and they will somehow be responsible because they didn’t do “whatever it takes”, it shouldn’t surprise us that this happened.
There have been a lot people who argue that the show does not have a political viewpoint, and they support their argument by noting that the show has fans across the political spectrum, from Barbara Streisand and Bill Clinton to Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. But what do all those people have in common? They are all white. Now what’s that about? The show may cross political lines, but I have yet to see evidence that it crosses racial lines. I think 9/11 had a particularly strong impact on white men. They saw the buildings come down and felt powerless and helpless to do anything to stop it. It struck at the core of their masculine identity. Their white privilege allowed them to be ignorant of how other people view them, so they couldn’t understand why anyone would hate them. For black and brown people, knowing how other people view you is essential to your survival. Powerlessness and helplessness are not emotions white men are familiar with. They are always in charge. They are the ones with the power. I think white men are particularly drawn to characters like Jack Bauer (who is also white) precisely because he doesn’t play by the rules, he makes his own. He is never powerless or helpless and can get himself out of any predicament. And he single-handedly saves lives. Has anyone else noticed the rise of “hero” movies like Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and Ironman post 9/11? All white male characters that represent power.
In your first post, you wrote: “24 is a fantastical story of a set of characters asked to do the impossible. It is a show that asks us to explore ourselves, explore our choices, explore what is most important to us and perhaps think about what would any one of us would be willing do if ever faced with unimaginable choices? It is a show at its core that makes you think and feel.” While I appreciate your take on the show, what I find most interesting about your statement is that the focus is on “us”. Well, what about “them”? The show never fully explored how the “them” became who they are, who had the power to label them a terrorist and why. The show was willing to show how Jack struggled with his past, but we didn’t see the long-term effects that Jack’s behavior had on his victims.
To the show’s credit, when they did show torture they didn’t shy away from its brutality. I think having “24” on the air while the issue of torture was being publicly debated actually helped because, even if we didn’t watch the show, we knew what it looked like because clips were often played back during the debates. This allowed torture to be discussed in more concrete, rather than abstract, terms.
Contrary to what you may think, I am not rejoicing at the show’s end. Rather, I am profoundly disappointed that they didn’t delve into torture and the root causes of terrorism more thoroughly. They only paid lip service to the anti-torture side of the debate (the characters in season 7 who most advocated against torture, Senator Mayer and Larry were both killed, leaving Jack and Renee, the characters who committed torture, to live on). They also never explored how race influences our perceptions of terrorism and how to deal with it. Co-creator Bob Cochran was quoted as saying, “What [the show] tries to do is capture an emotional and psychological reality of living in a world where terrorism is a threat.” The main problem with his statement is that it takes the white male experience as the norm for granted and fails to acknowledge how other groups perceive or even define terrorism. For many people of color, terrorism comes from poverty, police brutality, and white supremacist hate groups. Black people have been living in the shadows of terror for generations. Did anyone think to ask them how they cope with that reality? Judging by what I’ve seen of the show, the answer is no, and that is truly a tragedy because that is a story I would like to have watched.
The movie could come as early as next year!
Extreme bummer.But I really like the decision to run the last 11 episodes commercial free. Kiefer has said in interviews that Jack might have to die at the end of the series. But since there’s possibly a movie in the works, we won’t have to deal with THAT.
I am so hurt that you are taking 24 off the air. My family has a Monday night tradition all about 24. There are not many quality action/drama shows on now. 24 will be missed.
I’m sad to hear that my all time favorite show will no longer be! Not to sure what how I would get by on my monday nights ;( Love the cast and Kiefer Sutherland you are AWESOME in many ways!! This was a show that both my husband and I enjoyed and we would always have sit down talks about it the next morning. Best of Luck to everyone in the cast and to all the fans!!
24 is one of the best shows on T.V. I can’t believe it has been cancelled. Kiefer Sutherland is one of the best actors around. My husband & I will truly miss this show and the characters. What a sad loss.
I can believe it i have watch every eposode since day one it was one of the only show that i liked and now you takingit off the air because you want to go out on a good note Damn it the only good show on TV and It just likee fox to give up a good thing im going to start a face book page to try to 10,000 epople to sign a petition to keep it running please help