Day 2: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Episode aired Dec 10, 2002
- TV-14
- 45m
Jack boards a plane with Nina Meyers and several FBI agents because they have to meet a contact in Visalia,California who has info on the bomb's location. Nina tries to escape after meeting ... Read allJack boards a plane with Nina Meyers and several FBI agents because they have to meet a contact in Visalia,California who has info on the bomb's location. Nina tries to escape after meeting the contact. President Palmer and Mike Novick try to ascertain NSA Director Stanton's loya... Read allJack boards a plane with Nina Meyers and several FBI agents because they have to meet a contact in Visalia,California who has info on the bomb's location. Nina tries to escape after meeting the contact. President Palmer and Mike Novick try to ascertain NSA Director Stanton's loyalty. Mason tries to make contact with his estranged son. Tony takes Bob Warner and Reza to... Read all
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- Reza Naiyeer
- (as Phillip Rhys)
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- TriviaThe bank account George turns over to John that nobody knows about, with a couple hundred grand in it, is a subtle reference to s1e1 where Jack blackmails George over money embezzled from Filip Darsay's account.
- GoofsPresident Palmer says he "invok[ed] executive privilege" to bring Sherry in, but executive privilege is a legal doctrine that allows the President and some high-level executive branch officers to refuse to divulge some information related to executive functions. It does not grant the President or anyone else any other authority.
- Quotes
George Mason: [after police officers bring John into George's office, while removing his handcuffs] sorry John, hey, I told you I needed to see you right?
John Mason: [after seeing the damage left from the explosion] what happened here?
George Mason: I could never get you to watch the news, could I?
John Mason: [sarcastically] If you're looking to bond here dad, having your son arrested isn't the best way to do that.
George Mason: I don't have much time, things are happening here and I can't go into in it "fully".
John Mason: you couldn't go "fully" into much of anything.
George Mason: it's my line of work
John Mason: it's just something you should look into if you decided to start a second family
George Mason: it's not going to happen: look, I understand if your angry.
John Mason: I'm not angry, dad, I don't care. I really just don't understand what you're trying to do here.
George Mason: [hands him his bank book] I have this bank account. No one knows about it, it's got a couple hundred thousand dollars I want you to have it. I already contacted my book keeper and he'll transfer these funds into your bank account.
John Mason: let get this right: you bring me in here to tell me you're giving me money? What do you do you expect me to do? Give you a hug? I don't want your money
George Mason: well then give it to your mom, I'm sure she does. The thing is I'm not going to be needing it
John Mason: why is that? Listen, you don't bring me in here, offer me a small fortune and not tell me what's going on?
George Mason: [regrettably and sadly] I'm dying John.
John Mason: [starts becoming teary-eyed] is it cancer?
George Mason: something like that, look, something "bad" is going to happen in Los Angeles today and I need you to leave town.
John Mason: leave now?
George Mason: just go to Phoenix, go to your mothers for a while, it's dangerous to be here. I can't explain it you. You just have to go ok?
John Mason: dad listen...
George Mason: [gently grabs him and hugs him] you're a good kid, I hope I didn't mess you up too bad
At CTU, the atmosphere is thick with anxiety as the team works against the clock to decode the latest intelligence. Tony Almeida and Michelle Dessler play pivotal roles, their professional rapport underlined by hints of a deeper connection. The pressure of the ticking clock and the weight of their responsibility are palpable, as they scramble to piece together fragments of information that could prevent the impending disaster. The interaction between Almeida and Dessler is particularly notable, adding an emotional depth that enriches the narrative.
Meanwhile, President Palmer faces mounting political pressure as the threat looms larger. His advisors are divided, some pushing for aggressive action while others urge caution. Palmer's struggle to balance these conflicting demands reveals his deep moral convictions and the personal toll of his leadership. The political intrigue is deftly handled, providing a stark contrast to the action-heavy scenes with Bauer. The subplot not only adds complexity to Palmer's character but also underscores the broader ramifications of the nuclear threat.
Critics have highlighted the episode's strong pacing and intricate plot development. The direction and cinematography effectively build tension, with a well-crafted balance between action sequences and character-driven moments. However, some have pointed out that the relentless pace can be overwhelming for viewers. Despite this, the episode is praised for advancing the overarching storyline while deepening the emotional and psychological stakes for its characters.
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