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Set in New York City, day eight unfolds amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations as President Allison Taylor (Jones), alongside new chief of staff Rob Weiss (Chris Diamantopoulos), negotiates international security with Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor), a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the US on a peacemaking mission. As the new day begins, an upgraded CTU operates under the command of MBA-schooled, razor-sharp head honcho Brian Hastings (Mykelti Williamson), who supervises quirky Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), expert data analyst Dana Walsh (Katee Sackhoff) and systems analyst Arlo Glass (John Boyd).
Cole Ortiz (Freddie Prinze Jr.), an ex-Marine who wants to follow in Bauer's footsteps, leads field operations while Agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching) returns with an agenda of her own.
One of the most innovative and acclaimed dramas on television, 24 has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy® awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over the course of seven seasons, Sutherland has garnered seven Emmy® nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor; while Season Seven co-star Cherry Jones earned an Emmy® for her highly praised work as President Allison Taylor.
Blu-ray Extras
Deleted Scenes
The Ultimate CTU--Design and construction of the most elaborate high-tech CTU yet
Virtually New York--LA as NYC greenscreen
Scenemakers--Making-of vignettes
Episode Extenders
Chloe’s Interrogation
Comic-Con 2009 Panel
Eight Days--A Series Retrospective
Cole Ortiz (Freddie Prinze Jr.), an ex-Marine who wants to follow in Bauer's footsteps, leads field operations while Agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching) returns with an agenda of her own.
One of the most innovative and acclaimed dramas on television, 24 has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy® awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over the course of seven seasons, Sutherland has garnered seven Emmy® nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor; while Season Seven co-star Cherry Jones earned an Emmy® for her highly praised work as President Allison Taylor.
Blu-ray Extras
Deleted Scenes
The Ultimate CTU--Design and construction of the most elaborate high-tech CTU yet
Virtually New York--LA as NYC greenscreen
Scenemakers--Making-of vignettes
Episode Extenders
Chloe’s Interrogation
Comic-Con 2009 Panel
Eight Days--A Series Retrospective
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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful
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I've followed 24 since it began, it has been one of the very few things on TV that I wouldn't miss! When Season 8 started, I was wondering how they could possibly top what had gone before. Well, I have to admit that the first hours of Season 8 were a disappointment. It lacked the pace, it was like the writers weren't really interested in it anymore. It also seemed as if budget cuts had seriously limited what they could do.
But I stuck with it in the hope that it would improve. It took a while but it certainly did! It appears to have really taken off about the time that it was decided that this would be the final season. The last 10 or so episodes showed 24 at its very best. Jack Bauer kind of "woke up" and the pace, action and excitement accelerated.
The last 4 hours in particular were exciting beyond words. It was really anyone's guess as to how they would end it. But when it came to the last hour, well, I have to say that this is without doubt the very best ending to any series that I have ever seen. It had me in tears!
It will be sadly missed, although I know a film is planned, it can never be the same. What I loved so much about the whole 24 production is that you never knew what would happen, not for sure. The bad guys got away with it, the good guys suffered, too much sometimes. But the Jack Bauer character was the most remarkable creation of all, a man who stuck to his principals whatever happened to him, he never sold out, he had rare integrity and honour and he simply didn't care how far he went to uphold all this.
I highly recommend this as compulsive viewing, TV writing at its very best. I have all the boxed sets of previous seasons and would recommend these highly as well.
There are only a handful of TV programs of any kind that I never tire of watching repeatedly, 24 is definitely one of them!
But I stuck with it in the hope that it would improve. It took a while but it certainly did! It appears to have really taken off about the time that it was decided that this would be the final season. The last 10 or so episodes showed 24 at its very best. Jack Bauer kind of "woke up" and the pace, action and excitement accelerated.
The last 4 hours in particular were exciting beyond words. It was really anyone's guess as to how they would end it. But when it came to the last hour, well, I have to say that this is without doubt the very best ending to any series that I have ever seen. It had me in tears!
It will be sadly missed, although I know a film is planned, it can never be the same. What I loved so much about the whole 24 production is that you never knew what would happen, not for sure. The bad guys got away with it, the good guys suffered, too much sometimes. But the Jack Bauer character was the most remarkable creation of all, a man who stuck to his principals whatever happened to him, he never sold out, he had rare integrity and honour and he simply didn't care how far he went to uphold all this.
I highly recommend this as compulsive viewing, TV writing at its very best. I have all the boxed sets of previous seasons and would recommend these highly as well.
There are only a handful of TV programs of any kind that I never tire of watching repeatedly, 24 is definitely one of them!
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The ending has come; Jack will no longer be frantically running around, defying hunger or the calls of nature. We have watched Mr Bauer experience pleasure and pain (usually the latter) yet save the day, all in the space of 24 hours. In Jack we have found a figure of masculinity for the modern age, someone who presents old fashioned toughness yet comes complete with an all too important touch of vulnerability and humanity, something very important in today's screen heroes.
What about season 8 as a whole? Well the first half I have to say seemed a relatively pedestrian affair. Granted the twists and turns were present and people were not who they appeared, but it seemed that they were re-cycling old ideas. The introduction of Cole, an admittedly likeable young agent, seemed too much of a throwback to the days of Chase from season 3... And don't get me started on Dana Walsh. Mid way during the season came the announcement that this was to be the final run of the show. Although I found myself thinking that, after a nine year stint, this was the right move by the writers as the show was certainly past its peak, I knew I simply had to follow it through to the bitter end.
I think its safe to say, to use an old cliché, that the writers definitely pulled out all the stops for the final few hours. For me, the turning point was episode 16, in which events suddenly moved in a generally unexpected direction. From then on, what was a fairly average season suddenly became a lot more intriguing. Jack, a character who has always been somewhat on the edge, suddenly seemed more determined yet more unstable than ever. Would he emerge unscathed or would he go out in a blaze of glory and conclude 24's long list of characters that have died in the line of duty?
The final itself was a fitting send off. I have to say that, as the final words were uttered followed by the 3,2,1,0 countdown I did find myself feeling a little nostalgic. As someone who was introduced to 24 fairly late on and caught up via the miracle of DVD, I nonetheless felt that this was the end of an era.
P.s. Rest in piece Dennis Hopper - one of the first onscreen adversaries for Mr Bauer.
What about season 8 as a whole? Well the first half I have to say seemed a relatively pedestrian affair. Granted the twists and turns were present and people were not who they appeared, but it seemed that they were re-cycling old ideas. The introduction of Cole, an admittedly likeable young agent, seemed too much of a throwback to the days of Chase from season 3... And don't get me started on Dana Walsh. Mid way during the season came the announcement that this was to be the final run of the show. Although I found myself thinking that, after a nine year stint, this was the right move by the writers as the show was certainly past its peak, I knew I simply had to follow it through to the bitter end.
I think its safe to say, to use an old cliché, that the writers definitely pulled out all the stops for the final few hours. For me, the turning point was episode 16, in which events suddenly moved in a generally unexpected direction. From then on, what was a fairly average season suddenly became a lot more intriguing. Jack, a character who has always been somewhat on the edge, suddenly seemed more determined yet more unstable than ever. Would he emerge unscathed or would he go out in a blaze of glory and conclude 24's long list of characters that have died in the line of duty?
The final itself was a fitting send off. I have to say that, as the final words were uttered followed by the 3,2,1,0 countdown I did find myself feeling a little nostalgic. As someone who was introduced to 24 fairly late on and caught up via the miracle of DVD, I nonetheless felt that this was the end of an era.
P.s. Rest in piece Dennis Hopper - one of the first onscreen adversaries for Mr Bauer.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When I heard 24 had been axed I was disappointed but not surprised, as there had been rumours for a while. I did wonder if the ending could do such a great show justice and it most certainly did. The final few episodes were as gripping and adrenaline-fuelled as anything during the show's nine-year run and the audience are kept guessing right up until the final few minutes in what I would undoubtedly say was the best ending to a TV show I have ever seen.
Any long-time viewer had to wonder how Jack had not snapped and gone rogue before now, but here he finally does and it seems nobody can stand in his way as he seeks justice. These episodes give proof beyond doubt that Keifer was simply born to play Jack. It's hard to believe that there will not be another series but I will certainly never tire of watching the show on DVD.
Day 6 was arguably the weakest and while Day 7 had it's good and bad points, Day 8 is one of the best. It could even be argued that this final series even tops the brilliance of Day 1
Any long-time viewer had to wonder how Jack had not snapped and gone rogue before now, but here he finally does and it seems nobody can stand in his way as he seeks justice. These episodes give proof beyond doubt that Keifer was simply born to play Jack. It's hard to believe that there will not be another series but I will certainly never tire of watching the show on DVD.
Day 6 was arguably the weakest and while Day 7 had it's good and bad points, Day 8 is one of the best. It could even be argued that this final series even tops the brilliance of Day 1
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Good ....but then....Spoiler Alert !
Lets be honest here.How far can you stretch a winning formula ? The answer with Season 8 is- too far.As a long term fan of the series I found this season to be too much for me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. Sneary
Oh, those Russians...
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Published 4 months ago by Dawn
A great finale
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Published 5 months ago by Mr. A. Mehta
24 Season 8
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Published 5 months ago by Smithy
24 Season 8 DVD.
Brilliant,absolutely brilliant.
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I bought this to add to my collection.and I thought this DVD was excellent. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M J. Wheeler
Back on top
Im only 4 episodes in but i already know this is gonna be GREAT. This is what i've been waiting 6 mediocre seasons for. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mozza
Simply Brilliant
Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant Jack Bauer is a legend! The ending is wonderfully poignant and gives us an avenue to think that there could be more 24???
Published 6 months ago by Richard
Fantastic - Goes Out With a Bang
For me, I came relatively late to 24, but having watched all 8 series on dvd over the last few years, I find it to be consistently the most exciting television I've ever seen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. Smith
24 - season 8
As has always been the case, this is a quality presentation throughtout. The story line is 'classic 24', with old and new characters. Read more
Published 7 months ago by AE Wheeler
DIsappointing and predictable
Disappointing final series for a television programme that had been lauded for its ground-breaking, multi-frame, real-time story telling. Read more
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