24 to return in Spring 2014 for 12 episodes

[Aulayna]

'24' to return next spring, with 12 episodes

Interesting! Thoughts?

[Pike]

My thoughts are that it's time for us to add this smiley

We could use it in the staff forum, too

[Madame Adequate]

mite b cool

Depends on how well they adapt to the shortened format. Do they actually use it to cut out the B stories? Much as I love Elisha Cuthbert, for example, it's not like any of her stories were ever any good or added anything.

[Del Murder]

Wow, this is a complete shock. The approach they are using for the 12-episode format sounds about right too. The problem with the later seasons was that 24 episodes was just way too many to try to stretch out a 'single day' plot.

What's left for Jack to do, though? Pretty much everyone he knows is dead and he's already committed several capital crimes.

[Sephex]

Welp, time to bring up robot Nina and her plot to launch an Al Qaeda meteor at the White House.

[Jinx]

All I know is that Jack sure had one terrible week.

[Del Murder]

Anyone watching Jack Bauer's return to the screen? I have the first episode saved but haven't had time to watch it. The last few seasons of 24 were pretty bad, but good enough to keep me tuned in every week. Seasons 1 and 2 were some of the best TV I've ever seen so I'm hoping the break allowed some fresh ideas to enter the fold. If not, at least there should be plenty of Jack needlessly torturing people.

[Aulayna]

It's back. Watching the first 2 episodes now!

[Shorty]

is this show still on xD

[Ayen]

Smurfing (SPOILER)Catelyn Stark!

[Jess]

Smurfing (SPOILER)Catelyn Stark!

First two episodes were pretty good. I'll be watching the rest.

[McLovin']

It was...better than I expected. Ill watch next weeks to see where it goes.

[Del Murder]

Finally watched the first two hours. It was fairly ludicrous but still awesome. So far all the pieces of the 24 formula are in place. Every season needs:

1. Jack Bauer
2. Chloe
3. President with a Weakness
4. Presidential Aide Who Undermines the President
5. Mysterious Terrorist Leader
6. Jack's Love Interest
7. CTU/FBI/CIA Official Who Secretly Works with Jack
8. Inept CTU/FBI/CIA Boss Who Plays 'By the Book' and Ignores the Fact that Jack is Always Right

[Aulayna]

As a former-Londoner, it bothers me a ridiculous amount that the "East London" the show opens in, is actually Shepherd's Bush, which is like full on West London.

[Del Murder]

This was the best episode yet. With only 12 hours they sure are making these action-packed.