I admit I have missed the last season, the one much anticipated where they brought Tony Almeida back from the dead, and I'm watching (less eagerly than before) this new one, every monday night--or Tuesday, recorded-- and I have to say I received the news from FOX with
BIG RELIEF.
Relief that the characters that I learned to love through these years will remain bright and shiny, without losing their pride and dignity. Not that the current season is not good, but it feels like they bond the writers' hands and chose to go "the safe way"--the recent mole and CTU explosion say it all--instead of trying new routes. Yeah, it's fun for new fans, but what about me, watching the season from day 1?
There was a time when 24 was setting the standard of action TV and unfortunately I don't feel this is happening right now, so thanks FOX. I know the people behind 24 will move on to other successful projects, because they are all talented, I wish the best to them and hope to see them soon in some new adventure.
On the same subject, I recently discovered the HBO series DEADWOOD on DVD and watching the subtle beginning of Season 3 tonight, I found myself wondering where they were going and, with such high standards, if they could keep up with the previous two marvelous seasons.
The beginning was subtle, yes, just to explode and bloom fully at the end of Episode 2. Now I'm just looking forward to the rest of the season, which I believe it's the last one made. I wonder who's in charge of such a decision, like not renewing a show for the next season and so on. Maybe I'll get to the end of this DEADWOOD season and agreed with the choice made, like in 24's case.
Better rent that damn disc 2 then!
In the meantime, the waiting for TREME on HBO by David Simon grows, especially after visiting New Orleans last New Year's Eve. If he delivers like he did with THE WIRE, oh well... we're in for a good long ride.
