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Question: I'm shocked and delighted by Fox's announcement about bringing back 24, but honestly, I think this points to the future of television. It's the same thing with The Following: Give us shorter seasons, TV Gods! Seriously, 22-episode seasons just don't work for so many shows, especially the serialized ones. How much filler was there in any given 24-episode season of real-time 24? A ton, inevitably. And every other heavily serialized show you can point to is eventually going to fall back on filler episodes, or extended (and frustrating) wheel-spinning, etc. It's just inevitable, and the best serialized shows are the ones that best manage this reality: for instance, The Vampire Diaries splits its season into three or four tightly focused mini-arcs that pack as much into each mini-arc as most shows cover in a whole season.  read full article

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Season 8, Episode 24
After eight seasons, 194 hours -- as well as 68 Emmy nominations -- the inventive and suspenseful series reaches its historic conclusion.

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Season 8, Episode 23
Pres. Taylor closes in on a world-changing peace treaty while Jack Bauer takes matters into his own hands for one last and unforgettable job.

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Season 8, Episode 22
Jack Bauer looks to uncover the truth as Pres. Taylor prepares for a signing ceremony. Meanwhile, Pres. Logan faces off with a formidable foe.

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Season 8, Episode 21
With only four hours left, a rogue Jack Bauer stops at nothing to determine who is behind the day's events, and he uncovers an unexpected lead.

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Ask Matt: Upfront Fallout: 24 and "Event" Series, Parenthood, Bones, Wonderland

Send questions and comments to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow me on Twitter!

Question: I'm shocked and delighted by Fox's announcement about bringing back 24, but honestly, I think this points to the future of television. It's the same thing with The Following: Give us shorter seasons, TV Gods! Seriously, 22-episode seasons just don't work for so many shows, especially the serialized ones. How much filler was there in any given 24-episode season of real-time 24? A ton, inevitably. And every other heavily serialized show you can point to is eventually going to fall back on filler episodes, or extended (and frustrating) wheel-spinning, etc. It's just inevitable, and the best serialized shows are the ones that best manage this reality: for instance, The Vampire Diaries splits its season into three or four tightly focused mini-arcs that pack as much into each mini-arc as most shows cover in a whole season. read more

Fox Announces 24 Revival, American Idol Shakeups

It's official: Jack's back! Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly announced on a conference call Monday that the network is bringing back action series 24, with Kiefer Sutherland reprising his role as CTU agent Jack Bauer.

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Report: Fox Eyes 24 Revival with Kiefer Sutherland

Fresh off the news that Kiefer Sutherland's drama Touch has been canceled, Deadline.com reports that Fox is considering resurrecting 24.

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Fox Cancels Touch After Two Seasons

Fox has canceled Touch after two low-rated seasons, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

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Royal Pains Scoop: Community's Danny Pudi and Grimm's Claire Coffee Check In

Community star Danny Pudi is one of several familiar faces pop pop-ing up on Royal Pains this season, TVGuide.com has learned.

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