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Okay see now that? That should have been the season opener. ( Renee Walker has a saw in her hand. Your argument is invalid. )
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Okay see now that? That should have been the season opener. ( Renee Walker has a saw in her hand. Your argument is invalid. )
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Author's notes: See notes in Part I. Reminder again though, not dial-up friendly, don't steal, and don't hotlink.
( 11:00am-12:00pm- Part II )
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Author's notes: It's baaaaaaack!
So, it was a little weird to do this, having drafted this months ago so bear with me if the funny is a little rusty because it's been so long. Also, knowing what we know now, it's all a little hurty to revisit early episodes. Still, I'm hoping it isn't too hard to enjoy and that I've still managed to make you laugh a little. For what it's worth, I re-read Parts I-III just to get back into the swing of things, and I think the jokes still stand up, so hopefully this will be okay too. Think of it as therapy for getting over the trauma of the season.
In any case, you guys know the drill. Don't steal, don't hotlink and this is not dial-up friendly. Thanks again to Rachel for helping me out with this, and Shana, sorry I couldn't get this up earlier tonight. Enjoy!
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( 11:00am- 12:00pm- Part I )
So, it was a little weird to do this, having drafted this months ago so bear with me if the funny is a little rusty because it's been so long. Also, knowing what we know now, it's all a little hurty to revisit early episodes. Still, I'm hoping it isn't too hard to enjoy and that I've still managed to make you laugh a little. For what it's worth, I re-read Parts I-III just to get back into the swing of things, and I think the jokes still stand up, so hopefully this will be okay too. Think of it as therapy for getting over the trauma of the season.
In any case, you guys know the drill. Don't steal, don't hotlink and this is not dial-up friendly. Thanks again to Rachel for helping me out with this, and Shana, sorry I couldn't get this up earlier tonight. Enjoy!
1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24
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Author's notes: See notes in Part I. Reminder again though, not dial-up friendly, don't steal, and don't hotlink.
( 11:00am-12:00pm- Part II )
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Author's notes: It's baaaaaaack!
So, it was a little weird to do this, having drafted this months ago so bear with me if the funny is a little rusty because it's been so long. Also, knowing what we know now, it's all a little hurty to revisit early episodes. Still, I'm hoping it isn't too hard to enjoy and that I've still managed to make you laugh a little. For what it's worth, I re-read Parts I-III just to get back into the swing of things, and I think the jokes still stand up, so hopefully this will be okay too. Think of it as therapy for getting over the trauma of the season.
In any case, you guys know the drill. Don't steal, don't hotlink and this is not dial-up friendly. Thanks again to Rachel for helping me out with this, and Shana, sorry I couldn't get this up earlier tonight. Enjoy!
1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24
( 11:00am- 12:00pm- Part I )
So, it was a little weird to do this, having drafted this months ago so bear with me if the funny is a little rusty because it's been so long. Also, knowing what we know now, it's all a little hurty to revisit early episodes. Still, I'm hoping it isn't too hard to enjoy and that I've still managed to make you laugh a little. For what it's worth, I re-read Parts I-III just to get back into the swing of things, and I think the jokes still stand up, so hopefully this will be okay too. Think of it as therapy for getting over the trauma of the season.
In any case, you guys know the drill. Don't steal, don't hotlink and this is not dial-up friendly. Thanks again to Rachel for helping me out with this, and Shana, sorry I couldn't get this up earlier tonight. Enjoy!
1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24
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The short version of this season is that I loved the first 2/3 and conceptually like the last 6 but that it failed in the execution for me in some important aspects. Every year, there are always three threads to follow in the show (with FBI/CTU subplots as filler). You have the MacGuffin storyline (click on link for definition of MacGuffin), the President's storyline, Jack's personal storyline. The strongest arcs in those respective storylines, in my opinion, were the Dubaku arc, the episodes where Allison was the central focal point, and Jack's entire storyline. For that reason, the middle of the season, from about 7x08-7x16, was the best run for me. The weakest points for me came at the end, mostly because I didn't like the pacing and how the MacGuffin storyline lacked resolution (more of that after the cut), and for that reason, it's hard to say that it's the best season yet.
Still overall, I have to say it's a pretty strong season and coming off of S6, that's a damn near miracle. To really breakdown the season, we gotta look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Pull up a chair and brace yourself cuz this is a LONG post, so here we go:
( Part I: The Good )
( Part II: The Bad )
( Part III:The Ugly )
Despite these negatives, however, I still really really loved this season and I agree with the critics and the cast and crew that this is one of their strongest seasons yet. I came for the Tony but I'm staying for the Renee, and the bar for S8 is now set extremely high.
Final Score
Storyline Concept: A-
Storyline Execution: B
Writing Mechanics (lines and themes) : A+
Acting: A
Final ranking of the seasons: S2/S7 (tied), S3, S5, S4, S6. I refuse to rank S1 because it's too much of an origin story to compare to the rest. The MacGuffin, Jack's family, and Jack himself are too different, that any comparison would be unfair.
Still overall, I have to say it's a pretty strong season and coming off of S6, that's a damn near miracle. To really breakdown the season, we gotta look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Pull up a chair and brace yourself cuz this is a LONG post, so here we go:
( Part I: The Good )
( Part II: The Bad )
( Part III:The Ugly )
Despite these negatives, however, I still really really loved this season and I agree with the critics and the cast and crew that this is one of their strongest seasons yet. I came for the Tony but I'm staying for the Renee, and the bar for S8 is now set extremely high.
Final Score
Storyline Concept: A-
Storyline Execution: B
Writing Mechanics (lines and themes) : A+
Acting: A
Final ranking of the seasons: S2/S7 (tied), S3, S5, S4, S6. I refuse to rank S1 because it's too much of an origin story to compare to the rest. The MacGuffin, Jack's family, and Jack himself are too different, that any comparison would be unfair.
The short version of this season is that I loved the first 2/3 and conceptually like the last 6 but that it failed in the execution for me in some important aspects. Every year, there are always three threads to follow in the show (with FBI/CTU subplots as filler). You have the MacGuffin storyline (click on link for definition of MacGuffin), the President's storyline, Jack's personal storyline. The strongest arcs in those respective storylines, in my opinion, were the Dubaku arc, the episodes where Allison was the central focal point, and Jack's entire storyline. For that reason, the middle of the season, from about 7x08-7x16, was the best run for me. The weakest points for me came at the end, mostly because I didn't like the pacing and how the MacGuffin storyline lacked resolution (more of that after the cut), and for that reason, it's hard to say that it's the best season yet.
Still overall, I have to say it's a pretty strong season and coming off of S6, that's a damn near miracle. To really breakdown the season, we gotta look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Pull up a chair and brace yourself cuz this is a LONG post, so here we go:
( Part I: The Good )
( Part II: The Bad )
( Part III:The Ugly )
Despite these negatives, however, I still really really loved this season and I agree with the critics and the cast and crew that this is one of their strongest seasons yet. I came for the Tony but I'm staying for the Renee, and the bar for S8 is now set extremely high.
Final Score
Storyline Concept: A-
Storyline Execution: B
Writing Mechanics (lines and themes) : A+
Acting: A
Final ranking of the seasons: S2/S7 (tied), S3, S5, S4, S6. I refuse to rank S1 because it's too much of an origin story to compare to the rest. The MacGuffin, Jack's family, and Jack himself are too different, that any comparison would be unfair.
Still overall, I have to say it's a pretty strong season and coming off of S6, that's a damn near miracle. To really breakdown the season, we gotta look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Pull up a chair and brace yourself cuz this is a LONG post, so here we go:
( Part I: The Good )
( Part II: The Bad )
( Part III:The Ugly )
Despite these negatives, however, I still really really loved this season and I agree with the critics and the cast and crew that this is one of their strongest seasons yet. I came for the Tony but I'm staying for the Renee, and the bar for S8 is now set extremely high.
Final Score
Storyline Concept: A-
Storyline Execution: B
Writing Mechanics (lines and themes) : A+
Acting: A
Final ranking of the seasons: S2/S7 (tied), S3, S5, S4, S6. I refuse to rank S1 because it's too much of an origin story to compare to the rest. The MacGuffin, Jack's family, and Jack himself are too different, that any comparison would be unfair.
So I'm finished mainling S7 (I started around 10pm last night and basically only stopped to eat or shower) and I'm going to be posting my S7 review later tonight, but until then, here's a fun little poll for you guys to fill out as I finish writing it up. ( The Best and Worst of 24 Season 7 )
ETA- If you feel obliged, let me know which questions were the hardest to choose between and why. I'm curious.
ETA- If you feel obliged, let me know which questions were the hardest to choose between and why. I'm curious.
So I'm finished mainling S7 (I started around 10pm last night and basically only stopped to eat or shower) and I'm going to be posting my S7 review later tonight, but until then, here's a fun little poll for you guys to fill out as I finish writing it up. ( The Best and Worst of 24 Season 7 )
ETA- If you feel obliged, let me know which questions were the hardest to choose between and why. I'm curious.
ETA- If you feel obliged, let me know which questions were the hardest to choose between and why. I'm curious.
( More S8 Spoilers including time frame )
Also, it's a little bit jarring to jump around Twitter and see stuff from your LJ as other people's backgrounds. So J.J., whoever you are, glad you're enjoying the motivators and wallpapers? You should say hi. I don't bite...at least not any more. (This isn't one of you guys on my flist, right? Cuz I'm a little lost here.)
Also, it's a little bit jarring to jump around Twitter and see stuff from your LJ as other people's backgrounds. So J.J., whoever you are, glad you're enjoying the motivators and wallpapers? You should say hi. I don't bite...at least not any more. (This isn't one of you guys on my flist, right? Cuz I'm a little lost here.)
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( More S8 Spoilers including time frame )
Also, it's a little bit jarring to jump around Twitter and see stuff from your LJ as other people's backgrounds. So J.J., whoever you are, glad you're enjoying the motivators and wallpapers? You should say hi. I don't bite...at least not any more. (This isn't one of you guys on my flist, right? Cuz I'm a little lost here.)
Also, it's a little bit jarring to jump around Twitter and see stuff from your LJ as other people's backgrounds. So J.J., whoever you are, glad you're enjoying the motivators and wallpapers? You should say hi. I don't bite...at least not any more. (This isn't one of you guys on my flist, right? Cuz I'm a little lost here.)
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Yes, yes, I know everyone's probably all talked out about the finale or is holed up with their DVDs. But it's taken me a while to process the finale because in many ways it was everything I wanted and nothing like I expected in terms of how it played out. I haven't yet heard the finale commentary because I want to go in with my own take before I hear what they were trying to accomplish, so here goes: ( Thoughts on 7x23 and 7x24 )
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Yes, yes, I know everyone's probably all talked out about the finale or is holed up with their DVDs. But it's taken me a while to process the finale because in many ways it was everything I wanted and nothing like I expected in terms of how it played out. I haven't yet heard the finale commentary because I want to go in with my own take before I hear what they were trying to accomplish, so here goes: ( Thoughts on 7x23 and 7x24 )
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