2007 Emmy Analysis: 24

There’s no question about it. The recently-concluded sixth season of 24 was the worst in the history of the groundbreaking franchise. Barely halfway into it, avid fans and television critics alike were unanimous in complaining about the lackluster Day Six. The pacing seemed to drag considerably from past seasons and the episode storylines were loose and lacked cohesion. By the time the season came to a close, the ratings clearly reflected viewer sentiment, as the show received its lowest audience share since its inception. This was in glaringly stark contrast with the previous season, which posted the highest ratings in the series’ history. With the announcement of this year’s batch of primetime Emmy nominees, the final stamp of disapproval finally came as 24 was shut out of major categories save for one.

As usual and expected, 24 star and executive producer, Kiefer Sutherland, got the nod as nominee for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series. There is little doubt that Sutherland is the face, voice, heart, mind and soul, not just of Jack Bauer, but of the entire 24 show. Sutherland has carried the program from its maiden year and has continued to give strong, solid performances ever since. Although he’s in the running again, Sutherland is not expected to make a repeat of his triumph last year, with The Sopranos’ James Gandolfini already the favorite to bring home this year’s statue.

Aside from Sutherland’s, the only other nomination for 24 was Jean Smart’s repeat inclusion as Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Smart gave a brief, one-episode reprisal of her role as Martha Logan from the entire fifth season. Her single episode performance was both disturbed and tragic as the unhinged, estranged wife of former President Charles Logan although, in all likelihood, she stood a better chance of winning the award last year.

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