Wow. It's been a long day. Or a long viewing of 24, 45 minute episodes that virtually reflect an hour in real time. The drama of retrieving the nuclear weapons and apprehending the men responsible lasted for about 18 episodes, and within it are intrigue, debates about diplomacy vs. war and some of these which lead to treason and attempted assassination. Among one of the more interesting character arcs are that of Tom Lennox, and his eventual resolve with Karen Hayes. And perhaps the initially antagonistic Mike Doyle and his tension with Nadia Yassir, which also gets its own resolve in the later part.
While the remaining episodes may seem a little forced just to occupy the entirety of the 24 hour day-span they still managed to keep their cliffhangers coming and bring back the amazingly infectious villain James Cromwell back into the storyline. I look forward to perhaps seeing the previous seasons, I am intrigued about what history Jack Bauer has with Wayne Palmer, and moreso his relationship with Audrey Raines. Someone, whom we unfortunately do not get MUCH out of this season.
I am both jaded and exhilirated from this 24 episode ride.
5/5
While the remaining episodes may seem a little forced just to occupy the entirety of the 24 hour day-span they still managed to keep their cliffhangers coming and bring back the amazingly infectious villain James Cromwell back into the storyline. I look forward to perhaps seeing the previous seasons, I am intrigued about what history Jack Bauer has with Wayne Palmer, and moreso his relationship with Audrey Raines. Someone, whom we unfortunately do not get MUCH out of this season.
I am both jaded and exhilirated from this 24 episode ride.
5/5