24--Season Five

[mozartfan1313]

I just finished watching the entire season for the first time tonight, so I thought I'd collect my thoughts.

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[followthelights]

I still haven't watched this season yet. I need to pick it up on DVD before the new one.

[mozartfan1313]

There is still season six you have to watch then, too. Season seven is the new one that starts in January.

[melodyclark]

I stopped watching 24 when it became torture porn, but I have to say the only true disagreement I have with you is over Chloe. I really adored that character before they ruined her. For one thing, we don't see many disabled people in main roles on TV shoes, so to have a functioning autistic (she has Aspergers Syndrome) as such a major character is a big step forward. Aspergers Syndrome people classically form huge, unflagging attachments to one person so her connection to Jack is very normal. I worked as a psychiatric counselor with severe AS folk at the Nolan Center in LA when I was in college. Chloe is classic. The actress has said she's using as a secondary character motivator for Chloe that she's in love with Jack, so that also might explain the devotion

[mozartfan1313]

I've heard a lot of people mention Chloe's medical condition. Did this assumption just develop over time or was it actually mentioned in the show and I just missed it?

Tony was definately sidelined in S4 and S5 which was really disappointing to me. I don't think he "walked through the role", however, I do think the writers ran out of things for his character to do and it started to show.

Why a "tree shrew"? lol.

[melodyclark]

The original show runner's son has Aspergers and he has mentioned before that a a disability in one way is an ability in another. Chloe was his invention. When she initially appeared, it was hinted at strongly that there would be a "surprising reason" for her computer skills (when she became as popular as she is, they no longer needed to explicate it). Also, the actress has adopted a lot of the very specific mannerisms of Aspies (even down to her monotone manner of speech). Not everything in fiction is stated outright. A lot is implied and the audience is expected to pick up on it

[mozartfan1313]

That's interesting about Chloe. Thanks for filling me in.

lol. Aw, that's mean about the "tree shrew", although it's kind of funny at the same time. That's a cute little animal, though. ;)

[mozartfan1313]

I loved them as well ...together and separate. Poor Michelle. :(

[mozartfan1313]

YES! Me too. Thanks for making me relive this entry. lol.

Season five was great. The first five seasons are probably my favourites. haha. Yes, I've finished the series. ;) Wow. I wrote this three years ago!

P.S. I'm about to watch X-Files ..."Empedocles." *tear*