Thank you, 24

OK. wow I haven't been blogging because I suck, and I was lazy on vaca. BUT. Before we move on to a new season of wonderful television, I need to discuss 24. I know its about 4 months too late... but what the hell.

A chapter of my life is over. I have been a devout follower of 24 for its entirety and I have to say, a little piece of my heart broke forever when it finally ended that monday evening.

But, was the finale good? Yes.

In the end, it wasn't that depressing because there is going to be a movie... followed by a probable sequel. So Jack Bauer lives on to fight another day.

In my perfect world, Jack Bauer would have died during the last episode. In my mind, there is no way that Jack Bauer will ever obtain the peace he has always been searching for if he's alive on this earth. Jack's tried to escape at the end of every finale. He's traveled to Africa, been taken prisoner in China... even faked his own death and retreated to Mexico. Yet, he comes back every season... a bittersweet reminder that he'll never be at peace.

Even though there is going to be a movie... then another one, I really hope that the writers find it in their hearts to just kill Jack Bauer at SOME point where he can finally get the peace he's been fighting for.

Here's an article that maps out the entire 2 hour finale:

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/24/24-recap-the-clock-runs-out-36791.aspx

BUT ANYHOO, he didn't die. BUT, it was a GREAT finale. All the characters shined in their final moments.

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Gotta love Dalia Hassan. She's been such a strong character all season. Way to hold it up for President Hassan, but what's a gal to do when she gets threatened with nuclear invasion? The confrontation scene between her and President Taylor is amazing, a highlight within the first hour.

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Besides Logan and Palmer, one of my favorite Presidents throughout the whole series. For the past two seasons Allison Taylor has gone through family drama, divorce... and the dangerous Logan influence. Of course, in typical 24 fashion, just when it seems like a characters going to go one way... BAM. I was almost convinced that she would go through with the peace treaty, but like the Allison Taylor I know and love, she came through in the clutch. Her advise for Jack to flee the country, as Russia AND America will be looking for him was AGAIN a painful reminder that Jack Bauer will never rest... but a great way to end the series.

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Then, of course. There's Chloe. As Jack looks up at her from the satellite, exclaiming he never thought she'd be there for him for all those years, I couldn't help but agree. As everyone was getting killed off in the typical 24 style, I was waiting to see what would happen to Chloe... but she just stood there, scowling. Yet, she became such a central character to the series, a trustworthy right hand man for Jack. It would be difficult for any loyal fan to not get a LITTLE teary-eyed as Jack and Chloe said their final (but probs not) goodbyes.

OH HEY, remember when she shot Jack? Who didn't jump there, eh?

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My favorite villain throughout the entire series. No one played bad and sneaky like Gregory Itzin in a character he will take with him through the rest of his career. In my opinion, he made the episode plain and simple, and I nearly screamed and jumped right out of my chair when I was CONVINCED he killed himself. I couldn't help but be a LITTLE disappointed when later on in the episode it was explained that he would survive with brain damage, but will quickly forgive producers only if they bring him back in the movie. Thank you, Charles Logan, and if you don't go down in TV history as one of the greatest characters to face the small screen, I will be extremely upset.

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GAH. Jack. I really could write forever about this guy. But I have to say, throughout all seasons I had never really seen him snap in the way he did after Renee Walker died, and who could blame him. The third woman in his life to be snatched away from him, from Terri to Audrey then Renee, it seems as though Jack was never able to find love and he wasn't going to let this one slide. Thoughout the last two hours Jack seemed to have this emptiness in his eyes, this knowledge that he has nothing to lose.

Also: biting off Jason's ear? Hilarious. What a great reference to biting out that guy's jugular in the infamous scene during the 5th (?) season premiere.

BUT. I have to say, I did get a little frustrated. I mean, what about Kim? and little Terri? Way to lose sight on things Jack.

Besides that, being able to watch the journey of Jack Bauer has been amazing. Throughout everything he's been though he is still able to come through the other side, keeping sight of what's important. He is a true hero in television, and will greatly be missed.

Thanks again 24, see you in a couple years :-D