24: Redemption (2008)

The clock is ticking...

This 2 hour event bridges the gap from season six to season seven (premiering January 11, 2009) for the Fox juggernaut 24. The best drama on network television {imho} teases unmercifully with Redemption.

Setting the story for the upcoming season, Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) is found in Sangala, Africa. On the lam from a U.S. government subpoena, Bauer is hiding out/supporting fellow former ops solider turned human rights worker Carl (28 Weeks Later's Robert Carlyle). Steeped in the current African conflict, the story is equally sad and righteous.

The pacing is direct; characters are quickly judged at face value. No worries! No spoilers here! The body count starts from the opening minutes.

The U.S. is transitioning governments from President Noah Daniels' (Powers Boothe) administration to President Elect Allison Tayler {how American} (Cherry Jones). Jon Voight's menacing mug pops up quickly as does Peter MacNichol (CBS' Numb3rs).

The story's set; Jack Bauer is pissed {for more that one reason}. The world needs saving and only one man can do it again. Jack's back.