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Kiefer Sutherland in 24 - Season 7 - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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WHY '24' SEASON EIGHT COULD BE THE SHOW'S LAST - Exclusive Breaking TCA 2009 News
Only time will tell, but Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly says they're going to have to sort it out in the next couple of months
By ABBIE BERNSTEIN, Contributing Writer
Published 8/6/2009
LOCATION: Pasadena, CA
THE SKINNY: Could time be running out for 24. At today’s Summer TCA Press Tour, iF spoke with Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly who says the popular real-time drama could potentially be entering its last season.
“It’s our last contractual season of 24,” he says. “There are a lot of moving parts, so we’re not sure what will happen after that.”
Reilly does say Kiefer Sutherland is still as enthusiastic as the first day he began on the show and that another season or possibly a theatrical movie isn’t out of the question.
“We haven’t made any decision whether it’s back or not,” Reilly admits. “The producers are passionate, Kiefer is passionate and we don’t have any of them looking to jump ship. It’s a show we’re really proud of. It’s going to come down to a business decision. It’s not an inexpensive show on the network books and we also want to finish strong. This is not a show we want to prop up. It will be a whole creative and business discussion and something we’ll have to deal with over the next few months.”
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Reader Comments
Wes from Brooksville,FLA. sez....
I think "24" is the best show ever! I didn't start watching it until season 5 and all the way up until now. So I got the 24: Seasons 1-5 (WideScreen, Collector's Edition) from Wal-Mart.com it was the best dvd purchase I've ever made for sure. '24' rules always and forever!
8/14/2009 2:48:15 PM
Ross from Dublin sez....
There's no way Kiefer could still be as enthusiastic for this show as he was at the start. 8 seasons is plenty. It's time to wrap it up while some people still want more. I'd definitely go to see a 24 film.
8/7/2009 6:31:11 AM
J_A from europe sez....
oh for almeida's sake, just end it already. time has been running out since... I don't know, since season 3. they've come back with a vengeance on s7, but now it's time to go. why does EVERY series have to be milked until NOBODY CARES anymore? jeez...
8/6/2009 4:08:46 PM
Ryan from sez....
Yeah, it DOES depend on season 8, but they will have to make a decision before the end of that. My guess is that they will wait for the ratings of the first couple of episodes and then make a decision. 24 did phenomenally last season, especially considering it was in its 7th season, ranking the highest the highest ranks and ratings the show has ever received and attaining some of the best viewership. The producers had a lot on the line for that season, and they pulled it off well. Season 7 was a "redemption" for the show, though it'll take more than one good season to ensure an even longer airtime. But I think they can do it again, because 24 captured a lot of new fans last season who are hungry for more.
8/6/2009 4:01:47 PM
carol from sez....
I wonder if they are waiting for feedback from season 8. If they get the positive response they got season 7 then they'd come back for another season. Season 8 sounds like it's going to be really good so I'm hopeful!
8/6/2009 2:12:58 PM
