jump the shark


19 September 2007

24: Soul Patch Returns


Is it possible for a television show to jump the shark twice? This morning it was announced that Carlos Bernard (BKA Tony Almeida) will return for 24’s seventh season despite being killed-off in the fifth. Sounds to me like they’re getting pretty desperate.
Speaking of desperate, Janeane Garofalo is joining the cast as [...]

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20 March 2007

24: Shark Sighting?


Has it really come to this? Has 24 jumped the proverbial shark? Can a season that started out with so much promise spiral down into such a bore? Can the Bauer Power Hour rebound? Is this lull temporary?
Prediction: Chloe is the mole. She uses a Mac. I have [...]

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12 February 2007

24: The Russians Did It


I think the subtle hints were laid down a few weeks ago when it was stated that the suitcase nuke that decimated poor, poor Valencia was of Russian origin. Add to that the fact that the producers and writers are all keen on connecting last season with this season and you get the Russians. [...]

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