I recently came accross your livejournal and read a few of your reviews, including this one. I was suprised to see how much we agree on so many things regarding this season. For me, the arc 7.08-7.16 was also the best part of the season, it was simpley fantastic. It's shame the arc 7.19-7.22 was so dissapointing (plotwise), otherwise, this season would have topped season 5 as my favourite season (which I thought was impossible, especially after season 6). I'm not too trilled about some of writers desicions regarding the final part of the season.
As not the worlds greatest Tony fan (he's fine, but that's all for me), I didn't mind he turned evil again, but 7.19-7.22 didn't make any sence for me. Although the season finale was satisfying (pretty good actually), some of Tony's things he did earlier, I still can't buy them. Blowing up a building full of FBI agents? That's so not Tony for me. And killing Larry was even worse. I was so mad when they killed Larry. I had a bad feeling for weeks that they were gonna kill him in this episode, but I was still shocked and sad about it. Larry was (together with Renee) my favorite new character. Jeffrey Nordling did such a great job portraiting him, some of his faces (especially regarding Renee) were pricelles. Everytime getting used to new faces can be hard. Let's hope the new characters/actors for next season are just as great as the once's for season 7.
Maybe I sound too negative right, so I'll name some good parts. I love Renee. They used her characher well, starting as a pretty much by the book FBI agent, but slowly turning into a female Jack, but she still thinks about before doing things. I liked that they gave Renee character development, they don't often do this on 24. I cannot wait to see what's in store for her in season 8. Kiefer was great as usual, his was on the top of his game, especially the final arc and I would be very suprised if he doesn't get an emmy nomination again. I think Cherry Jones did a great job as the new president, a strong, powerfull woman is just what 24 needed. I only hope she get's a good story line in season 8.
To rank the season, I might have to watch the season again and enjoy the good parts even more and be less dissapointed about the things I didn't like. Hopefully it will be on Dutch TV here soon, although I guess they now probably wait until the summer is over.
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As not the worlds greatest Tony fan (he's fine, but that's all for me), I didn't mind he turned evil again, but 7.19-7.22 didn't make any sence for me. Although the season finale was satisfying (pretty good actually), some of Tony's things he did earlier, I still can't buy them. Blowing up a building full of FBI agents? That's so not Tony for me. And killing Larry was even worse. I was so mad when they killed Larry. I had a bad feeling for weeks that they were gonna kill him in this episode, but I was still shocked and sad about it. Larry was (together with Renee) my favorite new character. Jeffrey Nordling did such a great job portraiting him, some of his faces (especially regarding Renee) were pricelles. Everytime getting used to new faces can be hard. Let's hope the new characters/actors for next season are just as great as the once's for season 7.
Maybe I sound too negative right, so I'll name some good parts. I love Renee. They used her characher well, starting as a pretty much by the book FBI agent, but slowly turning into a female Jack, but she still thinks about before doing things. I liked that they gave Renee character development, they don't often do this on 24. I cannot wait to see what's in store for her in season 8. Kiefer was great as usual, his was on the top of his game, especially the final arc and I would be very suprised if he doesn't get an emmy nomination again. I think Cherry Jones did a great job as the new president, a strong, powerfull woman is just what 24 needed. I only hope she get's a good story line in season 8.
To rank the season, I might have to watch the season again and enjoy the good parts even more and be less dissapointed about the things I didn't like. Hopefully it will be on Dutch TV here soon, although I guess they now probably wait until the summer is over.