“24″ Cancelled; Series Finale 24
The longest day of Jack Bauer’s life will be his last day on TV. FOX has decided to axe the real-time drama after eight seasons.
A statement issued by the network announced that the once hit show will bow out with a two-hour series finale May 24. The network says the program’s cancellation was a joint decision by star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, 24 producers, and FOX executives.
“This has been the role of a lifetime, and I will never be able to fully express my appreciation to everyone who made it possible. While the end of the series is bittersweet, we always wanted 24 to finish on a high note, so the decision to make the eighth season our last was one we all agreed upon,” Sutherland said in a statement Friday. “This feels like the culmination of all our efforts from the writers to the actors to our fantastic crew and everyone at FOX. Looking ahead to the future, Howard Gordon and I are excited about the opportunity to create the feature film version of 24. But when all is said and done, it is the loyal worldwide fan base that made it possible for me to have the experience of playing the role of Jack Bauer, and for that I am eternally grateful.”
Series star Mary Lynn Rajskub Tweeted about the conclusion of its current eighth season on Friday:
“Just found out we got the word officially. This is 24’s last season.”
The series — which debuted in Nov. 2001 — split a 24-hour day into one-hour real-time episodes, and grappled with terrorism and political issues in the wake of 9/11.
Just because FOX is pulling the plug on FOX doesn’t mean the show won’t get a ninth season, NBC’s head Angela Bromstad is reportedly a “major league” 24 fan, and is “extremely motivated to find a way to bring the series to The Peacock.
Are you sorry to see 24?
Written by Castina on March 26th, 2010 | Tagged as: Popular Culture,TV,TV News
On April 6th 2010, Joseph Cawley wrote:
24 was my favorite of all time…unbelievable, every season…its ashame its over, i really hope they think of someting amazing to do with the movie, or keep this going somehow!…im gonna miss it
On April 10th 2010, L B Sersen wrote:
My wife & I would count down the days until the next season started. They say all good things must come to an end. Unfortunate to see an ending to a show so good. A true loss for Fox
On April 13th 2010, Esh wrote:
Its sad to hear 24 is ending. My whole family waits for every episode to watch.
On April 19th 2010, coolice wrote:
jack bauer is my hero . he really is . i wait fo every episode as if my life depends on it . no matter what hapens i will never forget you . il even keep the series on dvds and make my children watch them :)
On May 6th 2010, Kimosabe wrote:
I must admit.. I will miss this show dearly.This was the one show that for some strange reason brought people together to sit down and watch.I know this season will end with the only cliffhanger. Are we doomed or does Jack face another impossible task.Or is this the brink of WAR?
On May 10th 2010, al wrote:
24 is a show i had heard about but whatever you hear about it has no comparisson with the real thing it is so addictive definitely must watch and cant stop watching!
On May 11th 2010, Judy wrote:
If NBC continues with the series, will Jack lose every battle? It is such a liberal network. There really isn’t anything such as terrorism!
On May 11th 2010, John wrote:
That sucks 24 is my favorite show its the only reason I pay for cable. sad face : (
On May 17th 2010, melissa ( MD) wrote:
I can’t believe that 24 is ending. As others have said this is a show that brings the whole family together to watch. It keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Jack is an amazing person on this show and Kiefer Sutherland… hats off to you… wonderful wonderful job!!!!! I hope there is a way to bring this back. There a lot of shows that we like but 24 takes it over every single one of them. I was really sad to see Renee get killed. I wish that would have went in another direction. I would have liked to see Renee and Jack together for a bit… Oh well. I guess we move on from here.. Nothing will be able to take the place of 24… Nothing… Good luck Kiefer and I hope that the movie is as great if not better then the show.. The problem with that is…. It ends and we have nothing to look forward to for the next week.
On May 19th 2010, Brett wrote:
Fox is making a huge mistake doing this. I understand Keifer wanting to move on but Fox cancelling this show?? It’s nuts. they would have been better off renaming the show “48″ and running it 2 hours every week. I wonder how Cisco and Sprint are reacting to the loss of this great advertising venue.
On May 24th 2010, 24fanforlife wrote:
OMG I JUST found out from my girlfriend that this is a series finale and not a season finale. What the world is going on Keifer. You’re a baaaad man and you CAN’T be tired of reaking havouc in DC. I so look forward to Mondays beginning at 8. I thought I’d die waiting til Jan but now waiting for never….what ever will I do. NBC please pick this up and continue with it just like it is and find somehow to bring Renee back. Can someone please tell me how long that parole officer’s body is gone stay stuffed inside the vents.
On May 26th 2010, Sharon wrote:
This was our favorite show. We have watched it from the beginning and are really going to miss it. No other show can compare to the excitement that this show brought. Please find a way to bring it back!
On May 29th 2010, Mark wrote:
I’ve watched from 1st to the last episode and in all my TV viewing days I have yet find a more entertaining and well acted series than 24 ! What a ride ! My wife & I will truly miss an Icon of a show…… Make your movie Jack and make it well and move on to a well deserved break. I do not wish to see 24 in the hands of NBC so stay strong and keep your principals just like Jack does in the show. Thank you 24