[WARNING: Major Series Finale Spoilers]

Before the series finale of “24” began, Kiefer Sutherland (a.k.a Jack Bauer) appeared on the Fox network and thanked the show’s audience for their support of the long-running program. After eight seasons (eight days in the show’s life), “24” was cancelled earlier this year, although the show will likely be made into a movie. However, after so many great seasons and an emotionally satisfying conclusion, it should be the audience thanking both Kiefer Sutherland and his alter ego.

As the series finale began, the president of the United States, Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones), was preparing to have a historic peace agreement signed. However, the idealistic Taylor had been forced to make numerous ethical compromises in order to get the agreement signed and then discovers that Russia’s leader had planned the assassination of a Middle Eastern leader who was set to sign the agreement. Even knowing that, Taylor continued to obsessively pursue the treaty, which would likely become a major part of her presidential legacy.

Her Shakespearean fall continued throughout and in one unbelievably good finale scene, she even threatened to brutally attack another country if the leader of that nation (the widow of that country’s president, who had been killed only hours before) revealed the truth about Russia’s involvement in the assassination. This was a shocking turn of events as this once hopeful president suddenly made horrific decisions in order to achieve “peace.” (more…)

The season finale of Lost demonstrates that it is, indeed, the best show in the history of television.  More on that in a moment.  But first, the recruiting pitch. 

For those who don’t watch Lost, now is a perfect opportunity to start – register with Netflix and watch the series from the beginning.  Watch the first four episodes.  If you don’t like the show at that point, then dump out with the knowledge that you have given Lost a fair shake.  

But I would bet that you will be intrigued by the show.  Stick with it.  Give it the time it deserves.  And most of all, trust the writers.  They are tremendously creative and unpredictable, which is what makes the show so fun.  

Okay, back to the Season 5 finale.  Spoiler alert – I’m going to discuss plot points and in doing so, give my own theory as to what is happening on the show.  

Here’s the theory.  (more…)