It’s not like “24” is doing horribly — 10 million viewers is a lot of viewers — but clearly the show needs a shot in the arm. (Don’t take that literally, Jack.) We offer these suggestions.
It never hurts to copy TV’s most popular shows. Instead of killing off cast members, the new “24” can line them up for a weekly singing contest hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
Since not even a nuclear explosion could keep viewers on board for Season 6, the writers should introduce a new plot twist before the season finale: Terrorists now control outer space, and they’ve sent a devastating meteor shower hurtling toward Earth.
Bring back — and kill off — Jack’s daughter, Kim Bauer (Elisha Cuthbert (right). Not only would it be a shock for fans, but it’ll also free her up to film “The Girl Next Door 2.” Talk about a win-win.
Torture and intimidation are so passe. Let’s have Jack get information from people with laughter — with help from new sidekick Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
How about a change of scenery? Britney Spears’ actions notwithstanding, are there really that many terrorists targeting L.A.? Pull a “CSI” and transfer Jack to Miami or something.
The show, in general, seems to be getting a bit repetitive. Maybe Jack can spend a future episode on hold with customer service when his cell phone drops a call for the first time ever. Or maybe the next time he shouts at Chloe, “I need that [insert tech device] now!” she could respond: “I’m on break. Get it yourself.”
