24--Redemption & Season 7

PhoneGrrrl · 11-23-2008, 11:11 PM

Did anyone else watch the 2 hour Season 7 prequel tonight?

On the whole, I liked it--it was certainly less insane than Season 6. I had a problem with two distinct areas. First, while I understand that it is topical and somewhat accurate of some global events, I tire easily of the "child in peril" theme. The kid that was always going back and stopping them from moving forward, well, I'd have just shot him for being annoying.

Second, WTF was up with the embassy guy's glasses and sideburns? It was like he was straight out of 1973. On the other hand, Jack killed a guy with his thighs, and that is my all-time favorite Bauer move so the rest is forgiven.

I'm excited at the prospect of a fresh season of 24, even if Tony is inexplicably back. I think I'm going to try to re-watch Season 5 (my fav) before the start of the new episodes in January.

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bell · 11-24-2008, 02:02 AM

dangit...completely forgot about it. why oh why did i think it was going to air on Monday November 24 when all the promos kept saying sunday 23. maybe its because 24 always airs on monday night and the date is 24. oh well, guess i'll go and try find it now...

PhoneGrrrl · 11-24-2008, 02:23 AM

FWIW, Redemption is coming out on DVD this Tuesday. I kinda even feel silly for watching it unspool live!

Veruka · 11-24-2008, 08:51 AM

I watched it. Being out of "24 training" I was a little worried about my willingness to sit still and pay attention for 2 hours, but I did it and I'm glad I did!

VanJagSol · 11-24-2008, 08:09 PM

It started out a little slow, and that story has already pretty much been done. But it was great to have Jack back! I was happy to see Carly Pope and Jon Voight.

So, does this movie proceed and lead into next season? I wasn't clear on that.

Veruka · 11-24-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VanJagSol

It started out a little slow, and that story has already pretty much been done. But it was great to have Jack back! I was happy to see Carly Pope and Jon Voight.

So, does this movie proceed and lead into next season? I wasn't clear on that.

Based on what I've heard / read, the movie put things into place to set up for the next season. Any of the key things that would have needed to happen last year to set up for this year were done in the movie instead ... if that makes any sense.

oneTVslave · 12-02-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoneGrrrl

On the other hand, Jack killed a guy with his thighs, and that is my all-time favorite Bauer move so the rest is forgiven.

Have you forgotten when he bit that guy's jugular vein while being tied up in a chair? That was pretty bada$$.

ArchieComic Fan · 01-11-2009, 02:04 PM

Is tonight a rerun of the prequel or is it the actual premiere? I missed the prequel so I won't watch the premiere until I catch it. Maybe it's online at Fox. But I'll tape the premiere so that I can come back to it when I'm all caught up. Usually this is on Monday nights so will it be on tomorrow night too? I know I can go look it up online but figured since I'm in here I'd ask

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Ellen · 01-11-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ArchieComic Fan

Is tonight a rerun of the prequel or is it the actual premiere? I missed the prequel so I won't watch the premiere until I catch it. Maybe it's online at Fox. But I'll tape the premiere so that I can come back to it when I'm all caught up. Usually this is on Monday nights so will it be on tomorrow night too? I know I can go look it up online but figured since I'm in here I'd ask

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It's my understanding that tonight's episode is the actual Season 7 premier which takes place after the events of the Redemption prequel. Then tomorrow's (Monday) two-hour episodes follow tonight's two hours of Jack's Worst. Day. Ever.

VanJagSol · 01-11-2009, 05:41 PM

Can't wait!!!

11-23-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
PhoneGrrrl Mixing Old Fashioneds Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,638	24--Redemption & Season 7 Did anyone else watch the 2 hour Season 7 prequel tonight? On the whole, I liked it--it was certainly less insane than Season 6. I had a problem with two distinct areas. First, while I understand that it is topical and somewhat accurate of some global events, I tire easily of the "child in peril" theme. The kid that was always going back and stopping them from moving forward, well, I'd have just shot him for being annoying. Second, WTF was up with the embassy guy's glasses and sideburns? It was like he was straight out of 1973. On the other hand, Jack killed a guy with his thighs, and that is my all-time favorite Bauer move so the rest is forgiven. I'm excited at the prospect of a fresh season of 24, even if Tony is inexplicably back. I think I'm going to try to re-watch Season 5 (my fav) before the start of the new episodes in January. __________________ I want to be housecat....be very important, and have little to do.

11-24-2008, 02:02 AM	#2
bell FORT Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HI there Posts: 581	Re: 24--Redemption & Season 7 dangit...completely forgot about it. why oh why did i think it was going to air on Monday November 24 when all the promos kept saying sunday 23. maybe its because 24 always airs on monday night and the date is 24. oh well, guess i'll go and try find it now... __________________ not my frickin fault. fine, my fault, i always get blamed anyways.

11-24-2008, 02:23 AM	#3
PhoneGrrrl Mixing Old Fashioneds Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,638	Re: 24--Redemption & Season 7 FWIW, Redemption is coming out on DVD this Tuesday. I kinda even feel silly for watching it unspool live! __________________ I want to be housecat....be very important, and have little to do.

11-24-2008, 08:51 AM	#4
Veruka FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,164	Re: 24--Redemption & Season 7 I watched it. Being out of "24 training" I was a little worried about my willingness to sit still and pay attention for 2 hours, but I did it and I'm glad I did!

11-24-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
VanJagSol FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 980	Re: 24--Redemption & Season 7 It started out a little slow, and that story has already pretty much been done. But it was great to have Jack back! I was happy to see Carly Pope and Jon Voight. So, does this movie proceed and lead into next season? I wasn't clear on that.

01-11-2009, 02:04 PM	#8
ArchieComic Fan Wait, what? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Funny Farm Posts: 4,354	Re: 24--Redemption & Season 7 Is tonight a rerun of the prequel or is it the actual premiere? I missed the prequel so I won't watch the premiere until I catch it. Maybe it's online at Fox. But I'll tape the premiere so that I can come back to it when I'm all caught up. Usually this is on Monday nights so will it be on tomorrow night too? I know I can go look it up online but figured since I'm in here I'd ask . __________________ Have you done your Green deed for the day?

01-11-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
VanJagSol FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 980	Re: 24--Redemption & Season 7 Can't wait!!!