Kiefer Sutherland’s 24 Canceled After Season 8?
By Krystal Clark
Fans of the Fox drama “24” please let out a resounding scream, because darkness is upon us. Jack Bauer and his alter ego Kiefer Sutherland may be leaving our TV screens for good. According to a report in Variety, the the end is near for the mega hit after 8 successful seasons on air. Can this be true? Has Jack Bauer’s time finally run out?
According to the trade’s sources, Fox and the producers of “24″ are ready to put the final nail in the show’s coffin after the completion of season 8. No official statement has been given as of yet, but the announcement is expected to be made within a day or two. This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering the talk that’s surrounded the series for the past few seasons.
“24″ kicked off a new era for Fox along with “House” and “American Idol” that made the network a ratings giant and a viable competitor against the big three (ABC, NBC, CBS). Yet, over time the series’ ratings have declined as the price of production has continued to increase. The show has also been on the receiving end of the some pretty harsh plot criticisms, especially this season.
Even if the show does end its run on television, Bauer’s story is far from over. As we reported last month, a feature film adaptation is in the works. Screenwriter Billy Ray (State of Play) has been hired to pen a script that would send Jack Bauer overseas to Europe. Therefore, if the show does come to a close that will be next creative step in Bauer’s story.
Even though “24″ is a good show that has a strong and loyal fan base, I think they should go out while they’re on top. That’s what ABC is doing with “Lost.” I’d love to see Sutherland leave on his own terms as opposed to be forced out by bad ratings. That’s not how we should remember the legacy that is “24.”
Do you think it’s time for 24 to go? What will you miss the most about the show?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:51PM
24 IS AMAZING. IT IS WHAT I LOOK FOWARD TO WEEK AFTER WEEK! IF THEY DO TAKE IT OFF AIR (WITCH I HOPE THEY DO NOT) THEY SHOULD DEF. MAKE A MOVIE, OTHERWISE I WOULD DIEEEEE.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:53PM
That's so sad. At least I can still have Kiefer in my life by reading "Kiefer Sutherland: Living Dangerously" (get it on Amazon). I'll just have to read it slowly to make it last!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:11PM
Jordan, Sharon…. you both need to get laid. Seriously. Sharon did you really buy that book? Kiefer thanks you, though not personally… that would be to weird for him, because he doesn't care about you.
You two should hook up, that would change your lives.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:52PM
I love 24, but this season the writing is terrible. I am bored watching all the ugly people, dark and unbelievable scenes and not enough Jack. If this is the best the writers can come up with then this should be the last season, however I do think they can revitalize the story next year. Lets get more Americans in it and better lighting. Maybe get some women to help write the scripts. Sorry Howard, but you can do much better.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:54PM
I've watched 24 since Day 1, and have loved almost every single minute. But it's time. I'll miss it, but I can always go back and watch the DVD's.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:24PM
do not cancel 24. i love that show so much. if you guys do then i will be very sad and upset with the network. we will protest to keep you 's from canceling the show. we all like keifer sutherland also known as jack baur. i want to see sason 9, and you people get season 9 going or i'll be very angry. you have a lot of fans of the show that are very angrey.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:41AM
I love 24, but I do have to say that this season is lacking a lot of everything I love about the show. I mean in this weeks episode, there was not one gun shot for crypes sake. Bring the action back or I can understand if it gets canceled.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:13AM
KEEP JACK…get new writers..
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:37AM
Well personally, a fan of the series since the beginning, I have always loved the show. But this year, the writers have really let me down. Get out while your still on top Kiefer, that'll be the real win. The show has gone on for 8 seasons, one of my favorite shows, even better than all my favorite movies, but it has to end someday. Let Kiefer expand his acting career, and I think Jack Bauer has had enough bad days. Let the show end while its on top. But if the writers and FOX do wanna do another season, I support them all the way. I will watch it, and buy it once it is out on dvd because I'm a true fan. All those people who keep complaining saying it sucks, who's forcing you to watch it? Change the channel, while I on the other hand never will. Good luck Jack Bauer, and good luck Kiefer Sutherland, I wish you both the best of luck.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:55AM
I CRIED WHEN I HEARD THEY MIGHT CANCEL 23. THIS HAS BEEN OUR FAVORITE SHOW SINCE THE FIRST SEASON. WE HAVE GOTTEN SO MANY OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY HOOKED ON THE SHOW. THE SHOW IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR WEEK, WE CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR MONDAY TO COME AROUND. AND WHEN IT IS OVER WE CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT SHOW.
PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING THE SHOW ON THE AIR. I KNOW THAT SEASON 9 HAS ALREADY STARTED FILMING SO LET US SEE THOSE TAPES IF YOU MUST SHUT DOWN
Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:52AM
This season has been dismal for two reasons — one, story lines full of dreadfully uninteresting people (someone please kill the blonde from Battlestar); two, not enough Jack. This isn't brain surgery, folks. Just insert more Jack and more butt-kicking (or neck snapping), and all will be well. Don't get away from what is best about the show and always has been — Jack and violence. In that order, please.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:37PM
I am shocked that there is talk about cancelling 24. I have only watched it for 4 seasons, but I was hooked after the first episode. The format of the show is something that is unique among TV drama shows. It keeps the viewers guessing what will happen next and always has plenty of surprises. The acting is great and the action is fantastic. If Sutherland wants out there are ways to keep the show going. I hope that Fox will listen to the viewers and fans of the show. Keep 24 on the air and keep me watching Fox on Mondays. BTW….I will never, ever, ever watch American Idiot. EVER!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:39PM
If that's the case then blow up your TV when the time is up for the show…cause TV will suck when 24 is gone so what's the point in having one anymore!!! 24 is the best show ever and without it life will suck big time!!!!! I will miss it so much!!!! I love you Kiefer!! You Rock!!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:35PM
I absolutely look forward to 24 every week! One of my friends has a 24 party everyweek! I watch the series with my family and have been a follower from the beginning and still love it. If FOX decides to boot 24 I wont watch them anymore they only have a few good shows and american idol is getting really really old. I hope another network will buy the rights to 24 if FOX cancels them!
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:05AM
Seriously pals ,do you expect this show lives forever.
best days's over for 24 and they obviously run out of good stuff.
and i'm iranian and this season absolutely sucks.
realy,Kamistan !!!
Friday, March 12, 2010 6:09AM
why would u cancel 24? for what reason will anybody do that to 24? i start loving 24 the from the first season up to the seventh season and i’m dyeing to watch the eight season. please do not put an end to this series. SAMUEL FROM GHANA
Friday, March 12, 2010 6:37PM
I am not shocked that 24 is ending. The writing has been terrible the last few seasons. I am not buying the whole Renee & Jack love thing. I just don't see the chemistry between the 2 actors. I record it on my DVR and I am having a hard time just wanting to watch it. I find myself fast forwarding the stupid parts. I don't think I would buy his book. His life of partying, drinking, drugging and acting a fool is public knowledge, its been all over the news. Buying the book would be a waste of my money and gouging my eyeballs out would probably be less painful than reading it.
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:52PM
[...] going on with Fox, Kiefer Sutherland, and the show’s producers regarding the decision to renew the series for a 9th season. Now, according to EW, if the network opts out of bringing Jack back, NBC will be more than happy [...]
Sunday, March 14, 2010 5:00AM
it really sad and i wonder why you guys do that thing to us viewers, plse intead of that u cancel other things leave 24 to continue
Monday, March 15, 2010 1:50AM
I agree – get rid of the writers – if you are a "real" fan, you know that this season is really crazy. the blond that keeps her hair all pulled to one side in the front is boring and we are not interested in her or her relationships at all – " sorry Freddie" get rid of her – she is definitely not the new "it girl" she needs to be "out"!!! and Jack and Rene – no one is buying that relationship either much less this super cool FBI chick last season (granted she lost it a couple of times when she slapped Jack) and then all of a sudden this season she is Psycho chick chopping off body parts and stabbing people to death……… just not believable……………get new writers. go back to JACK!!
Monday, March 15, 2010 1:29PM
First and foremost, In Africa 24 is the most watched American TV show, you listen fox because a whole continent is supporting the show to continue. After they cancel it what should we watch: desperate nonsense or sorry housewives, lost which really is lost, House well at least i live in a house(boring), small ville huh a forged superman story, mad men really mad . On that note look at the bright side: even after season 7 24 still manages to scoop an Emmy courtesy of Cherry Jones. So we shall protest if need be. We still want 24 or no TV . Well at least for us in Africa………….
Sunday, March 21, 2010 1:23PM
we need more Jack, less CTU blonde chick, more Chloe and extreme violence. i agree with many here that stated its the writers that need replacing. while i hate to see 24 end, whether due to cancellation or it just being the last season i DO want to say i agree with the writers last paragraph. let 24 go out on top. this show is unique and there is NOTHING like a loyal 24 fan. but alls well that ends well. lets not drain this show before it goes off the air.
and no matter what Jack bauer will NEVER DIE.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:33PM
Please do not cancel 24!! I agree that they should have more Jack, more action, and more Chloe. The blonde does need to go – she is terrible. Kiefer is an amazing actor and director – more Kiefer please!!!
Friday, March 26, 2010 1:49AM
NO NOT 24 TAKE IDOL OR ANYTHING REALLY CMON NOT 24!!!!
Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:22AM
About time.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:28PM
To cancel "24" is a shame and disgrace and an affront to the American people and the reality we face as Americans. We are rock solid FOX supporters and fans but now we have changed our minds. Shame on FOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, March 27, 2010 4:08PM
It hurts for me to say it but I believe it is time for Jack to go, I am a HUGE fan of 24, I have followed all the seasons and 24 redemption and 24 the game for PS2. I love the show and I still watch it, even the reruns, but you don't want to over duo something that is already great, 24 is the best spy crime show that I have since in my life and I would be wise to retire in the top of their game because if you keep making more and more seasons, you be killing an already great show and saturating it too much. I believe season 8 is the best time for Jack to retire, his back with Kim, loves and just wants to be with his granddaughter so let him finish this day and let him have a happy ending which he deserves after horrible and emotional ending, like losing his wife, faking his dead and going dark, captured by the Chinese and tortured, leaving Audrey in her father's care and going dark again, etc.
Although I wouldn't mind a 24 movie, as long as it doesn't SUCK like the two movies of X-Files.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 5:45PM
First Monk, now 24! And they leave those crappy reality shows on!! I don't get it. 24 is the one I looked forward to every week. I think what hurt was the writer's strike and all the time we waited on 24 to come back. If they'd just give it a while, the fans would all be back on board. I do agree, we need more JACK!!
Monday, March 29, 2010 10:00PM
april fools lol
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 12:52AM
WHY? WHY? WHY? DO THE NETWORKS KEEP DOING THIS? FIRST, CSI-VEGAS LOSING GRISSOM. NOW THIS! WHY SHOULD WE EVEN BOTHER WATCHING ANY SHOW THAT'S A SERIES? GUESS I WILL JUST STICK TO WATCHING NASCAR, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL AND ANY OTHER SPORT (EXCEPT GOLF) BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THEY WILL NOT BE CANCELED!! REALLY, REALLY, REALLY HOPE THEY CHANGE THEIR MINDS.
R.I.P. JACK & 24 CREW!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:52PM
Please dont take 24 off, it is one of the best shows on TV right now. It is one thing my husband and I watch together. We both love it.
Monday, April 5, 2010 12:31AM
I DON'T THINK AND I DON'T WANT "24" TO BE CANCELED, I LOVE THAT SHOW. AND I AM HOOKED UP TO NEILSEN RATINGS. AND IF YOU CANCEL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOWS, THEN I WILL STOP WATCHING FOX, AND MAYBE FOX WILL START LOSING RATINGS, AND GET CANCELED. IF ANYTHING SHOULD BE CANCELED ARE THOSE DAMN REALITY SHOWS. THINK BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING STUPID AND CANCEL "24". JUST REMEMBER I AM A NEILSEN RATINGS CUSTOMER.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:11PM
I know you don't mean it like this but..
The fact that you know that Jack Bauer will never die. Makews the series that much less exciting. Whenever Jack gets into a firefight.. even when he get's shot several times you just know he's gonna be fine. He'll just stand up shake it off and continue his mission. Unrealistic. I think Kiefer stopped showing passion for the character since season 6. He just doesn't believe in it anymore and I don't either.
Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:47PM
Hey, what happened Jack? Is there no season 9 pls pls fox u guys don’t know much I love 24, my children recognise Jack by his voice without looking at the TV screen, u guys can see how much we love this movie called. Two Four. I an african in fact from Nigeria I watch 24 repeatedly without getting tired I can finish season 1-8 within 5days continuously. Pls let there be season 9 thanks to Jack,O’Brien, Cole Ortis.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:56PM
24 is a great show and deserves a new season… with cloe´obrian and jack bauer, of course… I am sure gonna miss the intense scenes that no other serie provides at the moment… the sixth season was a bad one, but the 8th season is just like the others, too damm good…
Sunday, July 25, 2010 1:38AM
You people it would be better to think twice before you act.
Where are you living us, thanks for the scripts done.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 5:57AM
24 is like food to me taken away 24 is like takeing away my meal. FOX, in any way should bring back kiefer sutheand and his friends.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:27PM
Iam federal agent Jack bauer put ur weapon down. I will miss the action Jack u too gud. Plz continue with season nine, we will appreciate.