I'm disappointed that the shady-looking guy is the mole in the FBI. Between that guy and the Secret Service agent who tried to kill the President's husband, it's almost like they've entirely reversed course and picked the most shady-looking people to be villains because the audience is expecting the unexpected.
I like the shift away from Dubaku as the big bad guy and towards the new people, whom I'm sure are connected to the Jon Voight character.
* Part of me was hoping that Janeane Garofalo was going to be the mole. Then I realized how ridiculous it would be. I had a hard enough time taking her seriously as Chloe 2. I don't mind shady dude being the mole, but I want an explanation beyond money. It's much more interesting if there is something else. Also, while I know he wouldn't have wanted to tip anyone off, why in the world did he let his wife get on a plane "today"? Couldn't he have asked her to come home a day earlier or later?
* I'm also glad to see that the Dubaku part of the story is likely going to run out soon. It wasn't bad, he's a decent character. I just didn't think he had the depth to last 24 weeks.
* It is very odd that we heard nothing from Tony this week. Hell, I don't even remember what he did the week before. Why was he gone again?
* There may be something very, very interesting that comes from the president's daughter story line. Then again, it may turn out to be nothing.
* I'm also pleasantly surprised that they've been able to make freckled FBI agent chick a mildly interesting character. Nice recovery on the part of the writers.
In general, I am very much enjoying this season. I think it is a marked improvement from season 6 (not that this is saying much). However, I can't exactly put my finger on it, but it just feels like the show lacks the gravitas / depth it once had. Is it really different or lacking, or are we just too used to the concept?
Or do I just think the show isn't the same outside of Los Angeles? :)
a) I thought it would've been hilarious for Garofalo to be the mole, actually, precisely because she can't be taken seriously. Hey, it worked for Charles Logan, didn't it? But money is getting old as a motivator for treason, you're right.
b) Tony didn't want to resurface. He's still at that weird CTU-Suburbs place.
c) I'm intrigued by the first daughter storyline too, but I'm just hoping she won't be another Kim.
d) This year still feels like it's missing something. It might be that the danger scenarios are getting less plausible, or that we're conditioned to expect some sort of success. There's not that much intrigue anymore; things seem predictable and lazy.
e) After what they've done to LA in the last six years, there's not much left.
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I've seen it. The story's definitely taking some turns. Thoughts?
I'm disappointed that the shady-looking guy is the mole in the FBI. Between that guy and the Secret Service agent who tried to kill the President's husband, it's almost like they've entirely reversed course and picked the most shady-looking people to be villains because the audience is expecting the unexpected.
I like the shift away from Dubaku as the big bad guy and towards the new people, whom I'm sure are connected to the Jon Voight character.
I wonder what the big reveal's going to be.
What happened/happens to Tony?
* Part of me was hoping that Janeane Garofalo was going to be the mole. Then I realized how ridiculous it would be. I had a hard enough time taking her seriously as Chloe 2. I don't mind shady dude being the mole, but I want an explanation beyond money. It's much more interesting if there is something else. Also, while I know he wouldn't have wanted to tip anyone off, why in the world did he let his wife get on a plane "today"? Couldn't he have asked her to come home a day earlier or later?
* I'm also glad to see that the Dubaku part of the story is likely going to run out soon. It wasn't bad, he's a decent character. I just didn't think he had the depth to last 24 weeks.
* It is very odd that we heard nothing from Tony this week. Hell, I don't even remember what he did the week before. Why was he gone again?
* There may be something very, very interesting that comes from the president's daughter story line. Then again, it may turn out to be nothing.
* I'm also pleasantly surprised that they've been able to make freckled FBI agent chick a mildly interesting character. Nice recovery on the part of the writers.
In general, I am very much enjoying this season. I think it is a marked improvement from season 6 (not that this is saying much). However, I can't exactly put my finger on it, but it just feels like the show lacks the gravitas / depth it once had. Is it really different or lacking, or are we just too used to the concept?
Or do I just think the show isn't the same outside of Los Angeles? :)
a) I thought it would've been hilarious for Garofalo to be the mole, actually, precisely because she can't be taken seriously. Hey, it worked for Charles Logan, didn't it? But money is getting old as a motivator for treason, you're right.
b) Tony didn't want to resurface. He's still at that weird CTU-Suburbs place.
c) I'm intrigued by the first daughter storyline too, but I'm just hoping she won't be another Kim.
d) This year still feels like it's missing something. It might be that the danger scenarios are getting less plausible, or that we're conditioned to expect some sort of success. There's not that much intrigue anymore; things seem predictable and lazy.
e) After what they've done to LA in the last six years, there's not much left.
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