For ‘24,’ Terror Fight (and Series) Nears EndPublished: March 26, 2010
Like many mature series, though, “24” has had an erosion in its ratings. So far this season it has averaged 11.5 million viewers. Its cancellation was first predicted in early March by television trade publications. On Friday, Fox said that the final episodes would be shown on May 24. Although NBC reportedly contemplated picking up the show, it has opted not to.
A “24” movie script is in development, although a film is not guaranteed. Mr. Sutherland said in a recent interview that the movie would be a “two-hour representation of a 24-hour day.” For Jack Bauer, there is always a ticking time bomb to defuse.