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mae
12-01-2010, 06:56 AM
24 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_%28TV_series%29)
vs.
Monk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monk_%28TV_series%29)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DXqPgGN_RY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCVnW_Ou470

jhanic
12-01-2010, 07:46 AM
Monk.

John

candy
12-01-2010, 10:13 AM
went for 24

it was just WOW when that show first started - it was a new concept thats hard to remember now

alkanto
12-01-2010, 02:44 PM
MONK

fernandito
12-01-2010, 02:57 PM
Didn't watch either.

mae
12-01-2010, 03:05 PM
Didn't watch either.

Not even 24? I heard a lot of buzz about it years ago and got the first season on DVD. Meaning to watch just one or two episodes one night after work I ended up watching about seven or eight into the wee hours into the morning. I could not stop. It was just sooooo addicting and good. Watch it ASAP!

DoctorDodge
12-01-2010, 03:10 PM
Didn't watch either.

Not even 24? I heard a lot of buzz about it years ago and got the first season on DVD. Meaning to watch just one or two episodes one night after work I ended up watching about seven or eight into the wee hours into the morning. I could not stop. It was just sooooo addicting and good. Watch it ASAP!

What pablo said, only I watched the whole first season in one weekend. I'm rather surprised you haven't checked it out to be honest, feev. True, the later seasons weren't quite as great as the early ones, and I've lost interest in the show since season 6, but I still highly recommend it.

If only it wasn't up against Monk, though. Easily one of the most enjoyable shows I've watched from the US. So refreshing to watch something that doesn't aim to be totally serious or dark and just focus on something light hearted but still well written - Monk's endings of "Here's what happened" are always great to watch, as well as how he continually causes problems for himself due to his OCD. Hmmm, I'm gonna have to give this one some thought.

Mattrick
12-01-2010, 07:27 PM
True, the later seasons weren't quite as great as the early ones, and I've lost interest in the show since season 6, but I still highly recommend it.

Something tells me you didn't watch season seven and eight...which were just awesome. Greatest stuff they've done. More drama and character development then action/suspense. Fantastic stuff.

John Blaze
12-01-2010, 08:24 PM
MONK!

Sam
12-01-2010, 09:08 PM
Monk.
Totally.

pathoftheturtle
12-02-2010, 11:41 AM
I absolutely love Monk.

Plus, I totally hate 24.

C'mon, Monk!

mae
12-02-2010, 12:36 PM
Plus, I totally hate 24.

How come? I think it was a rather groundbreaking series what with the real-time aspect and all.

pathoftheturtle
12-02-2010, 12:41 PM
Well, I probably shouldn't get into too much detail on my opinions of it... they're rather political.

mae
12-02-2010, 12:44 PM
Well, I probably shouldn't get into too much detail on my opinions of it... they're rather political.

Well I don't see why not. Should be interesting ... :)

pathoftheturtle
12-03-2010, 08:25 AM
Perhaps, but y'know, I already have a half a dozen threads I'd like to develop on this website when I get spare time. I hate to stir up controversy on complex subjects in a venue like this one. Let's just say that when I've watched it, I didn't find it as realistic as most people say they do. I'm not into action for action's sake; I'm the type who always wants to know what the point is.

mae
12-03-2010, 08:32 AM
Fair enough.

Meanwhile I can't believe 24 is losing though. Monk is a good series, but I thought 24 would be leading by now.

Mattrick
12-03-2010, 11:50 AM
Jack Bauer isn't one to anger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW71oeW8uRg


24 is a great series. season 6 was the only weak season but they made up for it with seasons 7 and 8, which was their best stuff. They really ended on a high note. Can't wait for the movie.

There's plenty of point to the show Path. You'd probably like the last two seasons the best, especially the final. Show became very character driven and relied less on action and more on dialogue and the acting to fuel the show.

mae
12-03-2010, 11:53 AM
Movie? I thought that was dead. Any news on it?

pathoftheturtle
12-03-2010, 11:57 AM
Oh, I wasn't saying that it had no point. Just not sure that I like it so much. But, okay: if I get a chance, I'll try the later seasons.

ETA: Meanwhile, Monk still is great. Vote for Monk!

mae
12-03-2010, 12:34 PM
Vote for Monk!

Please don't :)

Odetta
12-03-2010, 12:42 PM
I LOVED 24... the first few seasons. Then, it just became a little too predictable.
That being said, I have watched several episodes of Monk and I just find him annoying.

Jack Bauer is much better

DoctorDodge
12-03-2010, 12:52 PM
Don't forget the most important thing about 24: not the (usually) great plotlines per day, not the twists and turns, but what it brought to us all: Jack Bauer facts!

Jack Bauer doesn't need to search the internet, he just stares a computer down until it gives him the information he needs.

Kiefer Sutherland drinks to forget all the terrible things Jack Bauer has done.

Harry Houdini is the world's second greatest escape artist. The First is Jack Bauer. I never saw Houdini bite a guy's neck in order to escape.

Jack Bauer doesn't miss. If he didn't hit you it's because he was shooting at another terrorist twelve miles away.

A Priest, a Rabbi, and a Minister walked into a bar... and Jack Bauer is going to find out why...

General gunfight rule: shoot first, ask questions later. Bauer gunfight rule: shoot first, shoot later, shoot some more, and when everyone's dead, ask a couple o' questions.

Jack Bauer doesn't dodge bullets. Bullets dodge Jack Bauer.

:rofl: Yep, Mattrick's right, I definitely need to get back into this show!

pathoftheturtle
12-03-2010, 12:57 PM
...I have watched several episodes of Monk and I just find him annoying.
...Yeah, but in a good way. :)

DoctorDodge
12-03-2010, 01:00 PM
...I have watched several episodes of Monk and I just find him annoying.
...Yeah, but in a good way. :)

Now that, I can definitely agree with!

Or maybe I just love shows with extremely clever but bonkers lead characters.

pathoftheturtle
12-03-2010, 01:04 PM
Or maybe I just love shows with extremely clever but bonkers lead characters.:lol:

Mattrick
12-04-2010, 03:29 AM
I like Tony Shaloub I've just never really gotten into Monk.

Mattrick
12-04-2010, 03:31 AM
Movie? I thought that was dead. Any news on it?

Apparently the script was given to Fox not to long ago.

Mattrick
12-04-2010, 03:42 AM
Oh, I wasn't saying that it had no point. Just not sure that I like it so much. But, okay: if I get a chance, I'll try the later seasons.



Yeah, the last couple of seasons are good. What made the show so good was it's plot wrapped around terrorism before 9/11 and how impactful it must have been after 9/11. It reflects American society well in the last two seasons, as the government (under a female president) had become relaxed; not willing to torture for protocol and truly looking for peace through peaceful means. Which of course contradicts Jacks 'whatever it takes' approach to stopping terrorism.

They had some great guest spots over the years; Dennis Hopper, James Cromwell, Peter Weller, Arnold Vosloo, Sean Astin, Peter MicNichol, Gregory Itzin, Bob Gunton, David Herman, Carlo Rota, Michelle Forbes, Colme Feore, John Terry (aka Christian Shepard), Rick Shroder, Daniel Day Kim, Michael Madsen, Jon Voight, Will Patton.


I'm looking forward to watching season 7 and 8 again.

Ruthful
12-05-2010, 12:08 AM
Not a particular fan of either, but if forced to choose it's no contest. Monk crushes 24 like a bug.

Mattrick
12-05-2010, 01:45 AM
And Jack Bauer crushes Monk a russian terrorist plot.

mae
12-06-2010, 10:28 AM
I can't believe 24 is still trailing Monk. What kind of world do we live in?? :panic:

Ruthful
12-07-2010, 12:10 AM
Among overrated TV series 24 is only second to Law & Order.

mae
12-07-2010, 11:41 AM
Come on, Jack, just a few more votes! You can do it!

pathoftheturtle
12-07-2010, 03:25 PM
I can't believe 24 is still trailing Monk. What kind of world do we live in?? :panic:It's a jungle out there.

Mattrick
12-08-2010, 01:27 AM
This is not cool.

mae
12-08-2010, 07:15 AM
Monk is moving on to Round 2, having received 16 votes (55.17%).

Mattrick
12-10-2010, 01:17 PM
http://www.kapoww.co.uk/ekmps/shops/kapoww/images/jackdammit-red.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp19qiash2U

candy
12-10-2010, 02:24 PM
wow..... i know 24 is overrated, but i honestly thought it would do better than this - just based on its first few seasons.

i remember that first season and it was very powerful with its actual time....... tick tock.......

mae
12-10-2010, 02:31 PM
Very powerful indeed. It's a sad day :( Never was a fan of Monk, sorry.