24: Season 7

Curse this season for its cliffhanger!!

And curse the internet for its many SPOILERS that exist. Harumph.

But I suppose it's my own fault.

In shopping around for "Season 8," I accidentally stumbled upon (well, not really... I should've just scrolled, but accidentally skimmed) the Wikipedia page, and found out some info I'd rather not have found out.

I was also trying to find a way to view it online.

Oh well.

ANYWAY.

Season 7... It's always the ENDS of these days (24 = 1 day = 1 season) that make me go through the eps like fire. The beginning/middle ones are sometimes a bit slow...

With that said, there is some major double-crossing(crossage?) and some plot twists in this story that make it pretty awesome.

Although I can see why David Palmer is the favorite prez of 24's world, Alison Taylor is JUST as ethical and JUST as willing to sacrifice her own personal issues/flaws (be it via her or extended) in the name of truth and justice.

Oh, how I wish America's REAL prez's were thus (instead of the conniving politicians MOST of them really are... but that's in an ideal world; someone who's willing to get their hands dirty? THAT gets results, unfortunately. Call me naïve, but I believe it thus).

24 starts off with the kidnapping of a scientist who knows how to arm a piece of machinery (software/hardware) that will aid some foreign terrorists in their plans.

The beauty of 24 is that, because it is given its 24-ep arc, and the eps range from a standard 42, 43-min to even 45-47 (in the longer range ones), MUCH of the story can be told because it is in real time. A lot of the time, a smaller conspiracy is unmasked by an even larger one by the day's end. Plot twists are always key in the 24 world, but I do feel like, with this particular season, the writers may have been trying a tad too much.

With that said, it was still an awesome season.

Again, the unfulfilling part is with the cliffhanger ending. But, I guess we should beg the question: When does "24" not end that way? An assassination attempt on the president? Jack's being abducted by foreign nationals? It leaves the viewer wanting more, no doubt. Unfortunately, what I hate about serials is the LONG WAIT in between.

So get thee to Netflix or Fox's website or a subscription service (if you must, download--iTunes offers ep's of TV serials at a fairly cheap price).

(Although I'd just RENT or borrow it from your local library--put it on hold! There's no rush. Save yourself some $$)

24: Season 7 - A-

With that, I'm signing off and out.

See you tomorrow with "Blue Valentine" 's review and some others that have been a long time coming. Meanwhile; I've got to figure a way to save up space on my hard drive for Season 8.

Much <3

Toodles.