"24"-the day after

I am still recovering from last night's episode of "24".  Can Anne Wersching be any more hypnotic?  Her eyes, incredible, especially when she told Vladimir how desperately she wanted this "deal" to go on. 

There was a great interview in USAToday, which you can read here, where Wersching talks about how much she relishes playing such a juicy acting role.  Nice picture, too.

I have read elsewhere that other fans of "24" are already tired of the creepy ex-boyfriend storyline involving Dana Walsh from CTU.  We learned a few more tantalizing details from him last night (not only has she changed her name, she spent a stint in jail as an accessory to murder).  However, this storyline is going to have to get a hell of a lot more tantalizing, and quick.  Otherwise it is going to drag the show down.  Can't have that.

At this point, seasoned "24" veterans can anticipate where the show is heading, but like all great shows, it is not so much what they do, it's how they do it.  Just when you get a little complacent, "24" throws you a complete curve.  I cannot wait to see where this season takes us.

"24": Renee Walker-Born Again Hard!

Wow.  I think Renee Walker (played by Anne Wersching) has taken what she learned from Jack Bauer and kicked it up a notch.  This sets up an interesting premise for this season: Jack Bauer gets to work with, and deal with, someone who acts just like he used to and also someone who was where he once was: lost, angry, hurt and acting without regard for his/her self. 

This is going to be real interesting.

"24": Thrilling, Gritty...Slow?

In Friday's USA Today I read a preview of the new season of "24" which the writer characterized as "old" and "slow".  That's not the show I watched last night, and will watch tonight, as the premiere continues.

I am a "24" fan, and have been since the second season (we are now in season eight), so that colors my opinion of the show.  However, I will say that with the possible exception of a show here and there on cable no show continues to keep you guessing and keep you on the edge of your seat like "24".  If the plot seems familiar, the premise recycled, the actors mere role players, the writing is what keeps the show fresh.  What would be a season ending cliffhanger for any other show is just another week's episode for "24".  All this is propelled by the intense Kiefer Sutherland.  The HD cameras may show his age (wrinkles and all, but hasn't Jack Bauer experienced some things that would tend to prematurely age someone?), but Sutherland still keeps the show going with the strength of his portrayal and the believeability of his emotions during each scene.

Yes, I will be there at 8pm tonight.  Oh, did I mention that Agent Renee Walker (Anne Wersching) from season seven is returning tonight?  That does not hurt, either.

 

Praise God! "24" is back!

I watch one, one tv show: "24".  For me, nothing else on network tv rivals the writing, the suspense, the drama and the innovation of "24".  Well, the wait has almost ended.  Starting on Sunday, January 17th, the two night premiere of "24" will take us where no other show since "The Shield" has dared to go. 

On a personal note, this season includes the return of what was, for me, one of the brightest spots of season seven, Anne Wersching as "Agent Renee Walker".  Beautiful, sexy, tough. 

Renee and Jack

Official "24" website