24

So Henry's been shot, relegating him to a minor character now that his purpose to the story has been served. Hey, he should be thankful he survived that.

The season does not slow down a bit from its year off, as Jack and Renee find a mysterious address and head to their next adventure. Dubaku plans to leave the US and take Marika with him, but certain government moles plan to kill him under Juma's orders. So Dubaku ensures his safety with a hidden file containing every single mole's identity. Seems like an overly convenient imminent wrap-up for the mole plot, especially this soon after the CIP stuff, but I guess we do have higher-scale things to move on to.

In a great little twist-by-omission, Jack and Renee end up busting into Marika's place. After learning of Dubaku's true nature, she agrees to participate in their third attempt to catch the guy. But a mole in the FBI schemes to stop them...

And it's Sean. Eh, nothing much to say there.

Well, the taut writing only seems to have gotten tauter as the intrigue gears things up for Dubaku's takedown. The whole Marika thing, which could have been really corny, actually ends up feeling more believable than you might think. And Aaron Pierce...yeah, he's here too. So is Olivia Taylor. Who, you ask? Ohhohoho...just wait.


Hourly Highlight:

Jack Bauer has kicked your door in. Consider your day ruined.

Presentation Phase - » (8/10). This time was just about details, but I liked President Taylor reaction and Renee guilt conscience. A new villain appear and a setup is made. Chloe is working for the FBI and Janis seems that will be Chloe rival.



Complication Phase - » (5/10)*2. Finding Dubaku, seems easy, but this is not that bad right?, the writers used a weak point of all man â€" love â€" which means that he will be caught because of his own weak point, very well written, even if this is a filler, it was well explored but wasn´t a complication or was?



Climax Phase - » The next episode will deliver that.



Suspense/Tension - » It seems that this episode focused more on drama, instead of tension.



Drama - » (8/10)*2. This episode had more drama than anything else, great quality by the way.



Action - » This episode was more about setups of the complications instead of action.



Ending - » (7/10)*2. Things get more complicated.



Surprises/Shocks/Twists - » (6/10). I think that Sean as a mole wasn´t a great surprise, Time and Scene Management - » (6/10). This filler episode had some quality and wasn´t bad managed, but bought too much time.



Plot Details/Holes- » (10/10). Didn´t notice logical flaws.



What I liked -» Was entertaining.



What I Didn´t Liked -» Nothing that is important.



A romantic storyline that is used as filler, but have some quality in it.

Great episode. A lot happened in this episode; the aftermath of the shooting of Henry Taylor, Dubaku decides to flee the country, Cloe O'Brien is temporarily reinstated, and Agent Aaron Pierce is back in action. I am waiting on the edge of my seat to see if the Presidents husband pulls through



Will Dubaku get out of the country or will Jack have his showdown with him before Dubaku can cower away.



Cloe O, is the best computer/technology guru from any show. I am glad to see her back in a real environment. She is being sabotaged by a mole in the FBI.



Good ole Arron Pierce is back as a secret service agent protecting the Presidents daughter.



The end leaves us with Dubaku finding out that his girlfriend turned on him when she found out who he really is. The show ends with a stern look on his face not really knowing what he is going to do to her.

And so we begin the post-writers' strike batch of the season with a fresh batch of narrative strands, a few loose ends tied up and a rather unexpected revelation. Everyone manages to look slightly different to their first eight episode selves - you can mostly tell by the hair length, particularly on Renee and Larry - but then, I suppose this is a change we're just going to have to accept. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is the quality of the writing. David Fury's script is a thoroughly entertaining story reboot, sparkling at points with intelligent, well-written dialogue and some superbly pitched pacing.



While '4pm - 5pm' essentially consists of the movement of narrative pieces around a board, manoeuvring individuals into position for the various new directions that the programme is about to take, it manages to successfully hide this fact by virtue of its originality. First, with the plot having effectively culminated at the end of the last hour with little or no loose ends, it is difficult to predict the avenues down which the show will turn. Second, the decision to introduce Chloe into the FBI HQ is an absolute stroke of genius. Not only does it promise an utterly spectacular showdown between she and Janine Garofolo (all those stares between rooms speak volumes), but it also gives a completely fresh take o the 'introducing a new element to the standard mix' plot trope. In past seasons, 24 has often taken the (sometimes necessary, sometimes not) route of bringing an outside source into CTU to oversee developments. This frequently creates a great whack of tension between our favourite, loveable characters and the new guy(s). Here, Fury flips the whole thing on its head by reversing the process. Chloe, the familiar character, the one we trust and have come to love, is introduced to the new locale and we are able to witness the phenomenon from the ulterior perspective. This gives the narrative a feeling of originality and opens up a whole new arena of possibility. Third, there is the mole revelation. While everyone and his dog thought something was up with Sean since minute one of hour one, no one actually believed he would be the dirty one. It was just too damn predictable: I mean, they were only trying to throw us off the scent regarding the real mole, right? Well actually, they were doing something far cleverer: orchestrating a double bluff. They made it so obvious that we ruled him out altogether and now we're eating our words in the process. It's perhaps the only successful way left of pulling the wool over all of our eyes... well, save for Jack being the bad guy and that.



This particular revelation is also tied in with a wonderfully executed sequence in the midst of Dubaku's girlfriend's journey to their rendezvous. This element in itself is perhaps the most telegraphed of the hour - it's obvious from the moment Jack and Renee burst through the door that she's going to be used as bait in an effort to capture Ike (this was a nice, 'jump out of your skin' moment though) - but the police's interception of Jack and Renee is completely unexpected and adds a distinct air of uncertainty to the trajectory of the next episode. With the two heroes stalled at present, will Dubaku manage to do off his lover and escape? Or will the police release them within the nick of time? For the sake of my sanity, I hope it's the former.



Other points worthy of note here include the President's decision to be with her husband, which is a deftly believable and very human touch. Where previous heads of state may have been swayed by their advisors to remain in office 'for the good of the country', Taylor follows her gut and gives us some lovely emotive scenes to boot. Then there's the respective returns of Aaron Pierce and Morris O'Brien: thankfully, these are restricted to cameo appearances rather than full blown introductions to the season-long narrative and they're more than welcome for it. And finally, we have a minor cause for celebration in the defective nature of the technology in FBI HQ which, for once, makes it so that Chloe is unable to solve everything with a quick fix. Just another example of some neat out-of-the-box thinking that makes the narrative seem fresh. Oh and did anyone else spot David Fury, the episode's writer, making an appearance as the businessman that the President's daughter is trying to win over? No? Oh well.



With so little to pick holes in, '4pm - 5pm' can only be considered something of a success. While it's hardly a rip-roaring action fest, some strong writing and original narrative touches elevate it above standard 24 fare and make the episode a thoroughly entertaining and rewarding ride. Let's hope this strength is inherent in the remainder of the season.

Dubaku is now on the run now its time for him to leave the country but not without his innocent waitress girlfriend, of course. Marika didn't want to leave without her sister but Dubaku ensured that her Sister will join them soon enough. Bauer and Walker intervened and used her as Bait into luring them towards Dubaku. But that turned ugly when we found out the mole in the F.B.I was none other than Sean. Bill and Chloe both got their security clearances reinstated, officially putting them back in the game. Janis didn't like it one bit when Chloe looked like up-staging her, she's going to look like real **** when she finds out that Sean is working against them.

I'm happy to say that "24" is still on its winning streak and has delivered another terrific, exciting episode. Cherry Jones once again delivers an excellent performance. The viewer can really feel her emotions as she tries her best to deal with a crisis that has effected her directly. However, this episode does have a slight flaw. "TV Guide" recently "Jeered" Annie Wersching in her performace as Renee Walker. I am beginning to agree. Her conversation with Moss at the beginning of the episode was pure cornball in my opinion. Fortunately the rest of the episode made up for it.

Another great episode in Day 7, which is quickly becoming one of the best seasons of 24 to date.

The Jack and Renee partnership is flourishing - they complement each other perfectly, as Renee brings a little humanity to Jack's sometimes abrupt methods. Again we see the conflict in Renee between doing what is right and what is necessary to make things right.

They find Dubaku's girlfriend (something about Jack cross-referencing PDAs and cellphones to find an address - or something to that effect :)) and basically ask her to be bait.

However, back at the FBI ranch, Chloe has been given presidential access and is busy tracking the gf's cellphone, when ... the mole strikes and issues a warrant for Jack and Renee's car, to slow them down (Honestly ... this part is really not believable - there is no way the metro police is that quick and efficient).

In typical 24 style, the writers want to make us believe that Janice is the mole, as throughout the whole episode she embarks on suspicious activities. But, if you've watched 24 before, you'll know that the twist is coming ... and sure enough, at the end of the episode we find that the annoying little weasel Sean, is in fact the mole.

Personally, I'm glad that he's the mole ... because now that we know who it is, he won't last very much longer on the show (judging by the history of the show).

Another typically great 24 episode, which will leave you wanting to know more.

Oh yeah ... I nearly forgot - the legend Aaron Pierce makes a cameo appearance. I'm sure we'll see more of him as the season progresses.

I will begin with Dubaku who I now consider the most hilarious terrorist ever. Firstly, if his hair was not afro then he would look like a nerd since he has the comb over from the right side towards the left. Secondly, his comments and the way he says them just crack me up: suddenly to his girlfriend, "I have to leave the country...I'm being entirely honest with you, I'm in the country illegally"; and also, "I have done what I can do, if that is not enough for Juma, then to HELL with him". I watch 24 with my mum who also loves it and during these scenes we were simply crying of laughter. I might have to start a discussion thread on this.







Anyhow, moving on to Renee who seems like although she is doing what is necessary, she is finding it very difficult to handle: "I didn't say it doesn't bother me, I said it worked."







Jack didn't get much action this episode, but from the way it concluded we can tell that it's building up to a huge climax. Chloe is now working with Larry and Janis' nosiness is beginning to annoy me as she discovers Larry's 'covert operation.' We find out that Sean is the mole and this only makes me more eager to see him dead as soon as possible. In addition, the President has some touching moments with her husband, Taylor, as the doctors undergo operation on him. The only downside I have with this episode is Tony not appearing, and although I think the writers did this in order for us to think of him more suspiciously, he is my second favorite character and don't like it when he's not around. However, what really tied this episode together was the final quad-split screen just before Dubaku's final call: President Taylor nervously watches as Henry undergoes surgery; Jack and Renee get arrested; Larry is attempting to revoke the arrest warrants 'immediately'; Dubaku's girlfriend is being accompanied to Dubaku; and Aaron is escorting Olivia to President Taylor. This short scene, which basically summarized the whole episode, for some reason, made a chill run down my spine and felt beautiful to watch as I knew the episode was going to end in a few seconds and I'd be dying to watch the next one. Because after next weeks episode it is a double episode, I might have to skip next weeks (10) and watch a triple episode of 24 in two weeks time as the tension is too unbearable.

I liked this episode a lot - I'm going to have to say it's in my top three for the season. We are seeing storytelling in a way that we are not used to seeing it. The terrorist attack has failed, but the terrorist has not been caught yet. So Jack and company is still trying to find Dabaku even though he poses no threat at the moment to America. They just need to get him before he leaves the country. The FBI was a lot better in this episode. Moss is teamed up with O'Brain which was really good and they kept the interactions between everyone else to a minimum. The mole inside of the FBI is revealed and I think we all saw it coming from the beginning. I can't remember his name at the moment but it will be interesting to track his progress as time goes on. Jack and Renee start the episode at the scene of the crime and they quickly advance over to the girlfriends house. They get her to go and meet Dabaku, but the mole in the FBI comes out and stops them before it happens. I loved the characters being faced with impossible challeneges in this episode. Renee is starting to regret what she did and tries to tell the girlfriend something that Jack doesn't want her to do. The president takes off, showing that even the most powerful people can be taken away by emotional committments. Larry Moss, a by the book player, tries to bypass the book at the end of the episode when Jack and Renee are incorrectly handcuffed thanks to the mole. Loved all those little character devolopment tactics. Overall - Other then a severe (and random) lack of Tony I thought this episode was really good. Aaron Pierce returns and Morris does for a couple of minutes, which made all of that seem a lot more 'real'

This a solid ep in its own right, it built the story further so that there is more to come from this tightly written season of 24. This has got my lowest rating of the season so far but that is not to say that it is bad, on the contrary, it is still a high quality episode.



The reason for the 8 out of 10 rather than my usual 9 is for two reasons. The first being this ep slowed the pace of the show right down, the action was dow a fair but in place of some more dialogue driven scenes. Not that these were bad and it did build the story further it just wasn't as entertaining as previous episodes. The second was that the FBI was rather obvious and therefore a little disappointing. Who would have guessed the cranky tech guy who is also doing suss things.



like I said not a bad ep just not as entertaining as previous ones but that said the ending leaves me with alot to look forward to in the remaining eps to come.

There's little doubt that this season has been much better, on the whole, than the laughable sixth season. (And despite endless claims to the contrary, the fifth season wasn't much better.) By developing a story around a central theme and character development over mindless action, the writers have made a slight but necessary adjustment to the tried and true "24" formula. It's working, even if some episodes are a bit average in the process.



This was essentially a transitional episode, despite the revelation that Sean is the mole within the FBI. That's not the most shocking piece of information, so the writers tried to frame the episode to make Janis look like the guilty party. Her earlier computer wizard's duel was one of the better parts of the premiere event, so more of the same would have been enjoyable, but the idea of Janis as conspirator was never going to be viable.



There was some concern in certain circles that the introduction of Dubaku's love interest would lead to an extended attempt to humanize the character. Those fears were unfounded; she merely became the latest item for debate between Jack and Agent Walker. Jack sees the situation in black and white; Dubaku must be captured, the girl is the best means to that end, and she's willing to do whatever it takes. Problem solved.



Agent Walker is not comfortable with that at all, and her resolve to be the distaff Jack Bauer is quickly eroding in the face of the psychological cost. She's still pragmatic enough to justify her actions with Agent Ross, but she's wavering. This particular aspect of the season has been very well done, because it's setting the stage for outright acknowledgment by all parties that organizations like CTU (and operatives like Jack Bauer) are a necessary evil. Most agents simply couldn't (and wouldn't) step into those grey areas.



President Taylor is certainly happy to have the ex-CTU crew around. She's given one of them command of her Secret Service detail, made another her personal counter-terrorist agency, and granted another full access to the FBI. With the addition of Pierce to the list of old friends coming back to service, it's like nothing ever changed. It's hard to imagine that any president would hand so much control over to these agents in the space of an hour, but stranger things have happened on "24".



Speaking of President Taylor, it's good to see her sticking by her guns and keeping her overall composure. In terms of characterization, someone on the writing staff is certainly a fan of "Battlestar Galactica", because President Taylor is like the younger, slightly less hardnosed sister to President Roslin. It's highly doubtful that the First Gentleman's condition is going to convince her to call off the invasion, and she may just start a few more wars for good measure.

This episode was a lull in the action, and mostly a bridge to more exciting events later. The most exciting moment? Jack and Agent Walker kick in a door and surprise Dubaku's girlfriend and her sister. Maybe this episode let me down a little after the previous one. However, this episode adds a lot of suspense about what's upcoming later in the season. We knew there was a FBI mole, and now we know who it is (or at least we think we do), but it looks like poor Janet's going to get fingered. We knew there was a shadowy group of business interests behind Dubaku's schemes, and now we have some associated henchmen. And we knew Agent Walker was having a personal struggle employing "alternative" interrogation techniques, and now there's some anticipation that she may not be able to keep it up. 24 is one of the all time best at presenting this kind of duplicity, intrigue and character drama in some interesting and surprising way. I'm totally ready for next Monday to get here.



I'm also glad to see a familiar face. This episode also saw the return of (Retired) Secret Service Aaron, one of my personal favorite characters. That makes me really happy. Also, it seems like Chloe's finally going to get more sassy dialog. Riding in a van or being holed up in a secret compound just doesn't suit her.



I classified this episode as filler, but I'm not trying to be totally negative, because I think it just moves you closer to the edge of your seat and portends some more exciting events to come.

I cannot express how glad I am that 24 is back in form. After a lackluster season 6 and the less than spectacular 24: Redemption, it appeared as if the 24 we all knew and loved was gone for good. This season completely proves me wrong. If I was to compare this season to another, I would say it most closely reminds me of Season 2 or 4 in the way that the tension is building up to something enormous. I wouldnt say that it shows the ingenuity of season 1 or season 5....yet...but it sure has that potential if it keeps this up. This episode just keeps the ball rolling. After the fireworks of the previous two episodes, this one might be considered by some to be a letdown due to the lack of gunfire, but in my opinion it is just as tense and nervewracking as any of the others. Henry Taylor's subplot comes to a dramatic climax with him getting shot, and that leads to a rather sentimental moment between the President and First Gentleman as he is about to go into surgery. I do not think that subplot is over, however. There are still tons of questions left unanswered that will pop up in latter eipsodes. The Dubaku/Markia subplot heats up as well, with Jack and Renee ending up at Marika's house and convinving her to lead them to Dubaku. Chloe gets back to action when Buchanon sends her to run tactical support at the FBI headquarters, and the mole in the FBI is finally revealed in the form of Sean Hillinger. I loved how the writers led us to believe it was Janis, only to switch it up at the last minutes. A couple new characters were intorduced. The President's estranged daughter, a tightfisted attorney, gets summoned to the hospital upon learning of her father's shooting. Aaron Pierce makes a return as her escort. And another new character, a man by the name of Bennett, who is working for Dubaku and seems to be a government employee. So, while there is no real gunfire in this one, there are still many things going on. I would classify this episode as one of those precursors to a new stage of the season. Things are falling into place and are about to hit the fan. There are still so many lingering questions:



1. Where is Jon Voight's character?

2. Who is the mole in President Taylor's administration? 3. Where is Tony? He left Jack and Buchanon on a rather mysterious note, leading to believe he might not be trusted after all



These questions will be answered in the episodes to come. Im sure of it. Until they are however, it is quite fun watching everything fall into place.

Every week this show seems to be one of the most exciting shows on the whole week. And it did not let it down this time. After the last episode shocking ending they really where forwarding in fast pace. And I really liked where the story went - first those old faces having just a moment back on screen Aaron Pierce and Morris.. brings back old good times.. So could we just get Tony back and it all would be perfect.



I liked the way Walker and Jack worked together. That woman is so much like him but still - there is that soul.. and that pain what we haven't seen in Jack for quite long. And then the whole thing in FBI.. the mole thing.. making it look like Janis is behind it.. but no.. it's not her.



Anyway.. eager to see next one.