Day 6: 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.
- Episode aired May 21, 2007
- TV-14
- 43m
In order to prevent a war with Russia, the White House orders a trade of Jack's nephew for the circuit board, and puts Jack in custody so he cannot stop the exchange.In order to prevent a war with Russia, the White House orders a trade of Jack's nephew for the circuit board, and puts Jack in custody so he cannot stop the exchange.In order to prevent a war with Russia, the White House orders a trade of Jack's nephew for the circuit board, and puts Jack in custody so he cannot stop the exchange.
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- Agent Ryan
- (as Lex Cassar)
- FBI Agent
- (as Christian Maccio)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Vice President Daniels vents to Tom Lennox about the hardship of Presidency, he says to Tom: "Until you sit in this chair, you don't know anything." In Season 5, President Logan made virtually the same statement to Secretary Heller when Heller addressed Logan's misdeeds.
- GoofsPrior to Morris placing a call to Security to have them escort Marilyn to Holding, he is wearing a Bluetooth headset on his right ear. When he makes that call, he lifts the receiver with his right hand and places it to his right ear (and the headset is missing). When he hangs up, he takes the receiver from his left ear with his left hand, and the headset is back on his right ear.
- Quotes
Josh Bauer: [while in a helicopter] where are you taking me? I thought we were going back to CTU?
Mike Doyle: I'm sorry
Josh Bauer: You're sorry for what? What's going on? Does this have to do with my grandpa?
Mike Doyle: His got "something" we need, "something" that will stop a war: so we have to go through "the motions" of handing you over to him
Josh Bauer: Meaning you're not actually going to do it?
Mike Doyle: Meaning as soon as we get what we need from him, we're going to recover you. We have two TACT teams and LAPD at the rendezvous site
Mike Doyle: [while taking out the device] this is a locating device: so we're going to be tracking you until we get the green light on your recovery operation. Look, I understand your scared, I would be too but I will get you back
The episode also explores the emotional toll of the crisis on Jack and his team. Jack's interactions with his colleagues reveal the deep emotional scars they all carry, adding a human element to the high-stakes action. The script does an excellent job of balancing these personal moments with the broader narrative, making the characters' struggles more relatable and compelling. The subplot involving the political intrigue at the White House continues to unfold, adding another layer of tension and complexity to the story.
Critically, Episode 23 excels in maintaining a high level of tension and drama. The performances are uniformly strong, with Kiefer Sutherland delivering a standout performance that captures Jack's multifaceted character. The direction and cinematography are top-notch, effectively using visual and auditory elements to enhance the storytelling. The pacing is brisk, ensuring that viewers remain fully engaged throughout the episode. While the plot follows familiar beats, the execution is polished and dynamic, making this a compelling episode in the season.
- fernandoschiavi
- Jun 14, 2024
Details
- Runtime43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD