(Editor's Note: David is just jealous of Kiefer Southerland, who has overcome his height disability to reach great stature.)
This season of 24 has been relatively ho hum compared to other seasons, as it has followed a comparatively reasonable progression of events. Maybe that's not fair, though, since it's possible i've just been desensitized by the previous seasons. We have had an explosion at CTU, a knifing, an assassination attempt and multiple seasons where Kim Bauer wasn't in inane life threatening jeopardy. Ok, that last one is sort of strange...
My prevailing feels about this season center on Freddy Prinze and Katee Sackhoff. I had contrasting feelings about these two new players initially, as i felt fondly about the latter and was pessimistic about the former. Who would have thought that bad ass Sackhoff would ultimately be relegated to the pointless CTU storyline? I figured she'd leave the headquarters and pick up a gun. Recently there has been an encouraging sign in the form of the revelation that she's a double agent. Hopefully this twist will liven up her character and give this talented actress something more to do then just fretting about her fiance and her secret life.
Sackhoff was a great heroine in Battlestar Galactica and was a surprisingly captivating villain in the Bionic Woman remake, so I really do expect more from her. Most of the problem stems from the situations she's been, which i fear will soon lead to her being trapped as they hunt for the mole within CTU. That's a real shame, because again, i think it will deny her the chance to run around New York City with a gun yelling "frak you!" (Oh how i miss you BSG. Caprica just doesn't hit the spot.)
Prinze Jr. has also been a surprise, albeit a positive one. The only problem is his terrible accent, which is distracting and belongs on a call-in radio show. Aside from that, his straight arrow routine has been enjoyable. He's no Curtis, but he's better than the annoying Chase. (Speaking of Chase, you can watch him on The Pacific, where he's great.)
My problems with this season stem from the fact that I don't find it very exciting. It's all so formulaic and uninteresting as a result. We know that by the 24th hour things will be resolved, so everything else is just filler material until the final climax. That's why i don't care about these menial climaxes that are assigned so much importance in the moment, but ultimately are inconsequential.
The one constant enjoyment is Chloe, who is the primary reason for watching this show.
In a great example of the cream rising to the top she has basically ascended to the top of CTU, to the point where the Chief lets her hold up NSA agents at gun points until she gets her way. Plus there's all the Chloeisms that define her character, such as her inability to take a compliment.
For me the show has become a snooze fest and is nothing more than background noise, which i only pay attention to when it becomes loud, because i know it's telling me something important is happening.
The only thing i can look forward to is Renee and Jack teaming up again, with Prinze Jr. nipping at their heels close behind. This threesome creates the possibility for a tragic death, presumably of Renee, who we now know means something to Jack and therefore creates the possibility of gut wrenching pain for him. Woo!
Anyway, i feel like i've wasted too much of the clock writing about this season. What's impressive about this recap is that i haven't actually provided any details about what's actually going on. I did this because like 24 itself, the details don't matter yet.
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