Nadia tells Milo that they're going to have to figure out the deal with them kissing at a later time. Milo says he doesn't want to forget about it. I can't imagine Nadia feeling the same way, if Milo rubbed his face all over mine I'd probably sign up for some brain damage of my own. Mike "I like Legos" Doyle furtively calls her up to his office, and demands that she tell no one. He sort of apologizes for what he did to her, but she still thinks he's a racist and a sadist. Meh, can't really argue that one. Mike informs her that the breach in security was probably due to carelessness on Milo's part, so he needs her to hack onto his computer and confirm that. Nadia says she can't do it, so Mike zings back "Is it because you're too busy deciding if you want to sleep with him?" Whoa! SOMEbody needs his sippy cup! He promises Nadia that it will be better for Milo if she helps him, because otherwise he'll be dragged out in handcuffs in front of everyone. Nadia knows all too well that this sucks, but again, if Milo tried to make out with me I'd probably want to see him in handcuffs too. But to each their own.
Back in the Presidential Den of Ineptitude, Karen and Sandra are plotting and scheming with their dear Wayne, telling him to somehow dispose of Daniels. "Get him out of the bunker!" Sandra cries. Okay, we'll get right on that, SANDRA. You'll never be president. When Mama Palmer was handing out genes, you clearly got the stupid. This little Caucus of Intrigue comes to a halt when a snippy woman informs them that the cabinet is reconvening. When it does, Tom presides and says that it's time to take a vote. And it turns out to be...7 to 7. Great. Attorney General says it's okay dude, they needed a majority to remove Palmer from power, so he remains in office. Wooo! Dillon Panthers win! Wait, wrong show.
But Daniels isn't through yet. He stands up and says that the National Security Advisor's vote is invalid, since Karen resigned earlier in the day and hasn't been officially reinstated. Oh shit! Karen protests, and Wayne looks as if he'd rather enjoy slipping back into that coma right about now. Daniels is all like, sorry! Wahp wahp! Palmer sneers "I won't let you steal the presidency!", and it's another one of those lines that just makes me burst out laughing. You know, they all seem to come from Wayne. Worst Palmer president ever. Tom interjects that this is all a matter for the courts, and the AG agrees to get the Supreme Court on the horn. Oh boy, all the excitement of a judical ruling! Just what this already hair-raising episode needs! The suits all mumble and glare at each other, and break for a little while. This is going to make for an awkward White House Easter Egg Roll, I can tell you that much.
Could someone please turn off the President's head lamp?
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Comments (9)
Screampillar, Your review was much better than the show itself. I don't think anyone could have been a bigger fan of this show than I, but this season truly stinks. I am flipping during commericials to watch M*A*S*H reruns, and sometimes forgetting to flip back. I heard somewhere that Keifer has been filming a movie and that is why he hasn't been in these episodes as much. For whatever the reason, they have gone seriously downhill, and can forget the Emmy nod next year.
1 of 9 | Posted by WDWBelle
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Posted on April 7, 2007 9:06 AM
Great review...but did anyone else find it strange that the "audio device" that Gredenko had looked like a tape recorder circa 1990? I mean, they inject a freaking ISOTOPE in his arm bone to track his movements, but they give him a honking huge tape recorder for audio, complete with wires and everything. I seriously had to pause my TV because I was laughing my ass off so hard.
2 of 9 | Posted by Ty | Posted on April 7, 2007 10:50 AM
I would rather watch my brother play DOOM 2 than watch another boring episode like this. At least a video game has constant suspense, action and the blowing up of stuff. Not so much on 24 lately. I groaned inwardly as I realised I was watching a video conference on TV. And the supremely moronic "twist" of having Palmer the Lesser launch the strike on Iraqistan actually had me thinking for a second that perhaps an imposter had taken over his body. Because in my mind that was a more viable go-to explanation than what actually happened. Like if he was back on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and he had been turned, so, you know, evil and whatnot. Hey, it happened to Eric Balfour, not too much to hope for.
Gredenko was too interesting to stay, I guess. Too bad he's finished. I also laughed when I realised 24 took a page from Prison Break and lopped off someone's arm to advance the plot. At least Gredenko didn't have time to get a fricking VETERINARIAN to sew it back on.
I miss Brady the autistic brother from last week. CTU should hire him, and he and Chloe could share a cubicle. Wouldn't that be fun?
Great recap considering you didn't have much to work with. Thanks.
3 of 9 | Posted by Big McLargehuge | Posted on April 7, 2007 11:48 PM
I agree with the others - excellent recap despite an atrocious episode. I have a feeling your recaps will be better than the show for the rest of the season. I wish they'd just quit now and try again next year. 24 has betrayed me.
Ty - I definitely laughed at the ancient "audio device." I guess they used their last high-tech in-the-ear transmitter on the retarded kid the week before.
4 of 9 | Posted by pbjunkie
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Posted on April 8, 2007 8:01 AM
I don't know what you're all saying, i actually enjoyed the episode. Granted, it wasn't that good, but not that bad either.
Palmer (pressident pussy II) launching the strike was a little stupid, all that trouble for nothing!
By the way, Great recap!!
5 of 9 | Posted by ronclone | Posted on April 8, 2007 1:16 PM
I agree with others who everyone else who said this was a pretty crappy episode. The chopped off arm was so obvious when they mentioned that Gredenko couldn't dig out the isotopes. The writers should have put a flashing "foreshadowing" sign on the screen. The only high points were Tom's Pier 1 bowl of Espionage and Gredenko making the 'mericans beat the crap out of Fayed.
I haven't read the recaps lately, so maybe I missed this. Is there a consensus on Nadia's purpose other than possible eye candy?
Why must NBC make me wait for over a month for Heroes to return!?
6 of 9 | Posted by Elder Young
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Posted on April 8, 2007 5:00 PM
Ye of little faith...you all are so impatient.
7 of 9 | Posted by jules | Posted on April 10, 2007 3:30 AM
Thanks jules, basically what I was going to say. Last night was amazing, can't wait for the recap.
8 of 9 | Posted by 24Ever
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Posted on April 10, 2007 12:21 PM
Truly abysmal episode, but the 4/9 one gives me hope that the writers finally realized they have to ditch this sinking ship and the show's going to be revived. Quick, quick with the recap so we can comment!! :)
9 of 9 | Posted by Deb
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Posted on April 10, 2007 1:14 PM