24: Season 5 Trailer
Even though they present an opportunity for silliness, the entire concept of a DVD-only “prequel” between seasons is a marketing coup. I really love the fact that fans are rewarded with a taste of “24” as it continues to evolve, and it looks like this spring will be a good one for “24” fans. Not only will there be the fifth season, but the more I see of “24: The Game”, the more I salivate!
As far as the new “Season 5 Trailer” goes, it’s a lot more straightforward than the mash of scenes put together for the “Season 4 Trailer” in the previous DVD set, which is good and bad. Last season’s trailer had the benefit of a wider cast; it gave the audience a feel for the scope of the season to come. This was something a bit more targeted.
I suspect that had something to do with the Toyota sponsorship. Half of the trailer was a car chase between Jack, in his brand-new Toyota (way to blend, Jack!) and someone with evil intent in a BMW. All well and good, especially since this seems to be a growing trend. I still cringe at that “Alias” episode that doubled as a Ford commercial, but it’s par for the course in the TiVo/DVD world.
We did get some plot information, which is a good thing. A year after he faked his own death, Jack is running around Chicago, trying desperately to look like an expatriate from South Jersey (seriously, that mullet is scary!). It turns out that Chloe has been helping him, but someone has figured out that she’s up to something and they want to know the truth. So despite the fact that Kim doesn’t know about her father, someone connected to the Logan administration might. Bad news all around.
One good thing is Chloe’s makeover. I have a bit of a thing for smart women with unusual looks, and while Chloe is not entirely of the hotness, she certainly looks like she found the softer side of Sears. Actually, in a few promo shots, she’s looked even better. Considering how little I liked the character when she first appeared, I love the fact that I can’t wait to see what she does next.
So this provides a hint as to how Jack gets dragged kicking and screaming back into his old life, which makes a certain amount of sense. The plot was hastily constructed, and it wasn’t too smart to have Chloe or anyone else at CTU helping him in his new life. Be that as it may, the series was renewed for two seasons, so there’s still a lot of story to tell. With the inclusion of Manny Coto and David Fury to the writing staff, I can’t help but get excited at the potential for this next horrible, terrible day.
Trailer Rating: 7/10
As far as the new “Season 5 Trailer” goes, it’s a lot more straightforward than the mash of scenes put together for the “Season 4 Trailer” in the previous DVD set, which is good and bad. Last season’s trailer had the benefit of a wider cast; it gave the audience a feel for the scope of the season to come. This was something a bit more targeted.
I suspect that had something to do with the Toyota sponsorship. Half of the trailer was a car chase between Jack, in his brand-new Toyota (way to blend, Jack!) and someone with evil intent in a BMW. All well and good, especially since this seems to be a growing trend. I still cringe at that “Alias” episode that doubled as a Ford commercial, but it’s par for the course in the TiVo/DVD world.
We did get some plot information, which is a good thing. A year after he faked his own death, Jack is running around Chicago, trying desperately to look like an expatriate from South Jersey (seriously, that mullet is scary!). It turns out that Chloe has been helping him, but someone has figured out that she’s up to something and they want to know the truth. So despite the fact that Kim doesn’t know about her father, someone connected to the Logan administration might. Bad news all around.
One good thing is Chloe’s makeover. I have a bit of a thing for smart women with unusual looks, and while Chloe is not entirely of the hotness, she certainly looks like she found the softer side of Sears. Actually, in a few promo shots, she’s looked even better. Considering how little I liked the character when she first appeared, I love the fact that I can’t wait to see what she does next.
So this provides a hint as to how Jack gets dragged kicking and screaming back into his old life, which makes a certain amount of sense. The plot was hastily constructed, and it wasn’t too smart to have Chloe or anyone else at CTU helping him in his new life. Be that as it may, the series was renewed for two seasons, so there’s still a lot of story to tell. With the inclusion of Manny Coto and David Fury to the writing staff, I can’t help but get excited at the potential for this next horrible, terrible day.
Trailer Rating: 7/10
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