'24,' a show known for cutting corners occasionally on time (Can Jack really get from the Valley to CTU in under 10 mins?), is still based on a real-to-life world; when a person gets shot, they usually are gone for good. That's what is so effective about its premise: Thoroughly developing characters that grab the attention of the audience, be it good or bad, and allow fate to run its deathly course.

There are times, though, when the details of a character's death are somewhat inconclusive, undoubtedly shrouded in mystery (What happened to Tony?!). So we took it upon ourselves to list some of our favorite deceased '24' characters, scrutinizing their untimely demise -- to see if things were how they seemed...or not.

Someone asked last week if there was going to be anyone left standing after this season of 24. To be honest, I have no idea. It's certainly looking like that isn't it? Let's see who's been on for more than one season and is still alive-- Wayne Palmer, the recently assassinated president's brother, who is currently running for his life through sewers from mysterious men. Aaron Pierce, the stalwart secret service agent, who's already had a couple of close calls and was last seen canoodling with the First Lady. Chloe O'Brian, the ever annoyed computer technician who has stayed by Jack's side when most wouldn't. Will any of these regulars make it through the night, let alone the end of the season? Sound off and let me know, then join me back here at 8pm EST to this very post and that's when I'll unveil the location for the super secret chat room. As with all of our chats, you'll need AIM or a compatible messenger, so make sure you have one and I'll see you tonight. Gravitas!

UPDATE:
Come one, come all;  here is the secret location for our 24 Chat! See you inside.

Disclaimer: All or parts of the discussion in this chatroom may be posted in a later column on this site.

Now as most of you have gathered by now, I'm not a huge fan of this show. My plan was to give it three episodes, and if it didn't sway me, then I'd walk away. Last night's episode was the third installment, so that means I'm walkin'.

Now I went in to this planning on writing a less harsh review because, believe it or not, I do read all the comments people write and I realize that many folks love this show. However, I won't have to try too hard at doing so because this episode wasn't that bad. It's easily the best of the first three.

This week is a tough one folks-- the immortal Jack Bauer versus the Bearded one himself, Chuck Norris. Spend all this valuable time and space with your thoughts on how that fight would play out, then join me right back here to this very post at 8pm EST where I'll unveil the secret location for the live 24 chat room. I'll be there under the id of TVSRyan and some of the other TV Squadders will probably stop by as well. Kim's back, Edgar's dead, and someone else bites it tonight. Did I just say that out loud...? Come join me tonight at 8pm and we'll find out together what's going down.

UPDATE:
Come one, come all;  here is the secret location for our 24 Chat! See you inside.

Disclaimer: All or parts of the discussion in this chatroom may be posted in a later column on this site.

New week, new hour in the day of, the one, the only, Jack Bauer. The 24 Live Chats have been getting such a great reaction, that we're going to be doing them on a permanent basis. So as long as you guys keep demanding them and we keep getting a good turnout, we'll keep doing them. Make sure you check back to TV Squad tonight at 8pm EST, and we'll unveil the location of the chat room. As with all of our chats, you must be using either AOL's AIM or a compatible chat client (GAIM, Trillian, etc) to enter the room. I'll be in there under the user ID of TVSRyan and Tom Biro (TVSquadTom) will probably be joining us this week again as well. Just think, after tonight, we'll already be a 1/4 of the way done with what may be Jack's final day. Funny how time flies. Come join us tonight as we help Jack Bauer make it through one more day. Gravitas!

UPDATE:
Come one, come all;  here is the secret location for our 24 Chat! See you inside.

Disclaimer: All or parts of the discussion in this chatroom may be posted in a later column on this site.

New week, new hour in the day of the one, the only, Jack Bauer. The 24 Live Chats have been getting such a great reaction that we're going to be doing them on a permanent basis. So as long as you guys keep demanding them and we keep getting a good turnout, we'll keep doing them. Make sure you check back to TV Squad tonight at 8pm EST, and we'll unveil the location of the chat room. As with all of our chats, you must be using either AOL's AIM or a compatible chat client (GAIM, Trillian, etc) to enter the room. I'll be in there under the user ID of TVSRyan and Tom Biro (TVSquadTom) will probably be joining us this week again as well. Just think, after tonight, we'll already be a 1/4 of the way done with what may be Jack's final day. Funny how time flies. Come join us tonight as we help Jack Bauer make it through one more day. Gravitas!

In what is already the fifth (fifth!) hour of this season of 24, there were a few stress points that were definitely going to break. Audrey and Diane were bound to meet up with each other, given the proximity within the CTU premises, Spenser is getting the gasface from Chloe, and Mrs. Logan is bound to either break down or get herself in some trouble. Of course, I have Monday Night Quarterbacking going on and can point those things out, but they were all left hanging at the end of last week's fourth hour.

Frankly, I'm still flabbergasted at the casting of Sean Astin, and the waxing of Michelle and President Palmer. Leading into this week's recap, I figured to notice something that would catch me off guard or perhaps show something I needed to think more about. There wasn't too much big stuff, but after re-watching the first hour a few nights ago, I definitely see the concern that Palmer has on his face before commenting to his brother about being distracted because of his memoirs - clearly that's not all of it. Was he foretelling what was going to happen with the Russians and the treaty? Was he aware of the plot against him? So many questions!

And Chloe, with a tattoo! Jack leaves town for 18 months and the whole place comes crashing down!

Hey guys and gals, our 24 Live Chats have been getting such a great reaction, that we've decided to extend them beyond just the season premiere! So as long as you guys keep demanding them and we keep getting a good turnout, we'll keep doing them. Make sure you check back to TV Squad tonight at 8pm EST, and we'll unveil the location of the chat room. As with all of our chats, you must be using either AOL's AIM or a compatible chat client (GAIM, Trillian, etc) to enter the room. I'll be in there under the user ID of TVSRyan and Tom Biro (TVSquadTom) will probably be joining us this week again as well. Will anything be able to top the shocks of last week's premiere? It's hard to say, but I'd put money on "yes". Come join us tonight as we help Jack Bauer make it through one more day. Gravitas!