Monday, February 14, 2005

Blow by Blow Review: "24" February 7th, 2005

Time for another festive round of Blow by Blow Review: "24" Edition.

Let's get right to it...

Tick Tock - It's only 400k People: First: I'm rather curious about the number: that doesn't seem like that many people for 6 whole reactors in metropolitan areas. Second: There are 6 facilities left, with a potential immediate dead loss calculated at 400,000 people with millions in the oncoming months, with birth defects into a very long term schedule for those that survive. The answer? City evacuations. Now - folks, I understand the theory behind "city-wide evacuations" but what's the difference between being irradiated in your home/apartment, and being irradiated in your car while in a literal death-lock gridlock?Only 6 400k immediately millions later with birthdefects.

Audrey - CTU Fieldwork: CTU Fieldwork, Audrey: Audrey says ""I think I'm getting used to this" which helps us understand that clearly, she hasn't seen anything yet! It also harkens to her eventual demise, ala the Terminal Cliche' principle.

Ahh - The Melbourne Situation: For those of you that have any time in STAR TREK, and even those who don't but "know about the no-win schenario" your ears might have perked up when hearing this phrase. The Kobayashi Maru was a scenario in STAR TREK terms that was created to test one's character in the face of insurmountable doubt - ie the "no-win scenario." This sounds VERY cool and I can't wait to hear more about it.

Bumbledoo, Nowhere, USA: They don't name or give geographical locations of the cities that have nuclear power plants that are going to blow? Sounds like the lefties got to the writers about a "potential misunderstanding about mass nuclear meltdowns" to me. I think they might have missed the board on providing and even more immediate sense of urgency by actually naming cities. The trailer for (tonites!) the next episode says that Edgar's Mom is in peril, which means large east coast city probably.

I'll Have an Order of Wife & Son Dead by the End of the Day - Hold the Mayo: I love when shows offer up potential to do lists like this and can actually have the potential to hold up to the follow thru end. That is the sense of urgency I was talking about before and it makes this show intoxicating.

Heard the One About the Phone and CTU HQ? After all of the tribulations in Season One alone at CTU HQ and cell phones, would it not be something FORBIDDEN at this point to have a phone on your person or one that wasn't "in the monitored loop?" That infuriates me to no end: While I enjoy the subterfuge provided, there is nothing more frustrating than something that wouldn't probably be permitted. A system of heading off errant/rogue cell phone calls within walking/running distance of CTU at least would be prudent.

Scott - You Know - Cousin Scott: Scott, the Secretary's Assistant smells like an old guava. Keep and eye on him.

WE INTERUPT THIS REVIEW TO KEEP THE PEACE: During the first 1/4 of this episode, they have Kiefer come on as "Kiefer" and tell us about how the Muslims in the show don't depict allll Muslims, their behavior and beliefs. While I would think issuing something like this is prudent, I do think that many people have problems with the US, and MANY of them are Muslim. I think they rode a solid line between straightforward and jackassery - nice note.

Red Lady-like Flags: Jen, folks, is a GIANT Red Flag in the overall "24" picture. When she is introduced and shows the first ounce of "I've gotta' get outta' here" it's time to rope her to a chair: Period. After all, it's only "National Security" right? :)

Instant Digital Conversion at Tony's Place: I'm just guessing but wouldn't high-speed DSL be something that would make the official "back burner" shelf for the unemployed/drunkard Tony? Also: Digital video, even on a DSL or high speed cable connection are LARGE files that don't open in the instant that Jack is able to connect them. Same thing with the software install: I just got a game recently that's awesome but not anything as involved as national security digital video conversion and it took that program almost a whole hour to install. I'm not sure (other than getting to the point/hurry up for TV) how Jack is able to get up and running with the video.

Letting Maryanne Outside: Can you say Terminal Cliche'? We knew she was going to get away, but we also knew as soon as she leaves the building she's going to die. Let's hope that she was just knocked unconscious in the blast and they are able to SDT her scaly bony ass! :)

Profiles, Schomofiles: OK: Jack figures that Gavin doesn't fit the profile: Rifle thru the personnel listing that you're aware of, Jack-ass! Who does fit it? Tell us? Run the room with a quick snap zoom to each. Who is it that doesn't fit?

Today's Jeopardy Question: Wanna' Die or Go to Jail? I am yet again amazed that Behrooz can NOT touch base with the cops. At a time of peril and emminent destruction, who WOULDN'T listen to a kid that's in the inner circle and get as much information as possible? Hellllo? Jail Forever/Plea Bargain/Cushy CIA Job vs. Prison Bitch at Gitmo? How about an anonymous call? How about telling a Doctor? Smoke Signals? Carrier Pigeon?

I am anxious to see this evenings episode and hope many loops will come full circle for us. Cheers!

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