Monday, May 24, 2010

24: Series Finale (2010)

Tonight the clock stopped ticking for fans of the long lived FOX drama series 24.  While many others were distraught about a particular island, my heart was breaking as it has belonged to Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) since 2001.

Chloe's (Mary Lynn Raskub) command Arlo to 'shut it down' was a fitting ending and Jack's heartfelt goodbye pierced the soul of every die-hard fan, I think.  Despite some too conveniently wrapped sub-plots, the series finale ended well.

Amid all the conspiracies, political manuvering, back-stabbing best friends, nuclear attacks, biological threats, cyber-crimes, personal losses, and a heroin addiction, Jack proved to be a man of his word.  Jack taught us all how to be better people and go without bathroom breaks.  Among the things we've learned over the past eight seasons...
  1. Always bring a change of clothes and an extra gun.
  2. Make friends with the nerd. They will never let you down.
  3. “Damnit!” is an appropriate response in all situations.
  4. No matter how long something takes, it will always be completed right after you need it.
  5. Brown leather is always in season.
  6. We all know a terrorist.
  7. If you have to know, try torture.
  8. America is more important that you or your problems.
  9. To get what you want, you should do what you shouldn't.
  10. A lot happens in a day.
  11. Food, water, sleep, and bathroom breaks are for the weak.
  12. Anger makes you lonely.
  13. Suspect everyone.
  14. Love is deadly.
  15. Man purses are hot.
  16. The Russians did it.
  17. Neglecting your child is acceptable unless they are in danger.
  18. Waffling = weakness.
  19. Trust no one.
  20. Two words: Full Immunity
  21. You'll go far being sullen and sarcastic.
  22. Shooting anyone in the kneecap is a reseasonable action.
  23. Terrorists drive American.
  24. Everyone is expendable.
The end of an era leaves me with but one question: Is Sprint really your cellphone provider?!

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