24 Done After Current Season

Moo2K4 · Mar 27, 2010

24 is Over
Jack Bauer's TV clock has stopped.
by Eric Goldman
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March 26, 2010 - And so the clock will stop. While not unexpected, we're now hearing that 24 is indeed ending this season. Jon Cassar, who was an Executive Producer and frequent director on the series until this past season, broke the news via Twitter, writing, "News from the 24 set, the crew has been told that 24 has come to an end. There will be no Season 9."

Mary Lynn Rajskub ("Chloe O'Brian") has also confirmed the news, tweeting, "Just found out we got the word officially. This is 24's last season." Rajskub has also said they are currently in production on the final two episodes of Season 8 – so it's unclear if there is any time for the writers to add any bigger note of finality to the series than was already scripted.

However, it's doubtful that we've seen the last of Jack Bauer, as 20th Century Fox is actively developing a 24 movie, written by Billy Ray (Shattered Glass).

There had also been some talk about NBC picking up the series from 20th Century Fox Television (who produce the series), should the FOX network not renew it this year. But that possibility was always seen as a long shot, and barring any surprising news on the subject in the next few days, it seems as though this will indeed be the end of 24 as a TV series.

Updated: FOX has now officially confirmed they are ending the series, and the statements by those involved certainly don't seem to leave any doubt that 24 is over (which is to say, don't hold your breath for any NBC deal).

Says Kiefer Sutherland, "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. 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."

Executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon said, "Kiefer and I have loved every minute of making 24, but we all believe that now is the right time to call it a day. I echo his sentiments of gratitude toward the show's amazing creative team, as well as the studio and network who have always believed in us and shown us unbelievable support.
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It's a sad day for Mamba.

Vacant. · Mar 27, 2010

Thank god.

Mamba · Mar 27, 2010

I love you Bauer

Alan Shore · Mar 27, 2010

They had a good run!

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