Rob counts down the ten best episodes of Fox’s long-running US crime thriller, 24.
Remember, events occur in real time…
This feature contains spoilers.
For those of you yet to see the show quite simply, do not read this article.
Despite the popularity, the shows producers were strong enough to end the first season on a dark note.
It was always going to be tough to pick up from the end of such an explosive first season.
Thats right, a hacksaw.
Why is the episode so good?
No, just very excited to see Jack back.
The series had already established that it was possible to kill major characters.
The audience knew the bomb couldnt go off they couldnt kill Jack.
They were right to a point.
CTU director, Ryan Chappelle must die.
Terrorists have demanded it, and President Palmer has no choice.
At this point everyone expects Jack to think of something, anything that could turn this around.
That doesnt happen and Jack has to watch Chappelle plead to take his own life.
Whos your favourite character on24?
Most would probably say Jack, but those that didnt would likely say Chloe.
The obnoxious, socially inept but excellent analyst quickly grew to become a fan favourite.
She was great in front of a computer, but out in the field not a chance.
However, when Bill Buchanan informs her she must retrieve some information, she finally clocks up some field-time.
The agents protecting her might as well be called red shirts No.
1 & 2 as they are quickly killed by terrorists.
Chloe runs away and finds herself in a bullet-proof car which gets repeatedly rammed by the bad guy.
There are many episodes where Chloe shines, but arguably this is the most memorable.
Jacks certainly had to cope with a lot pain, torture and tremendous grief.
Despite Jacks efforts, Paul dies and Audrey rightly blames Jack.
His death was at once unexpected (even by24standards) and shockingly quick.
However, that episode in all its shocking glory paled to the reveal at the end of ep.16.
For every David Palmer, theres a Charles Logan.
it even allowed Aaron Pierce (the great Glenn Morshower) moments to shine.
