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The further adventures of Los Angeles’ Counter Terrorism Unit’s finest initially sees Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer in a Chinese prison and not in good shape. But, this being 24, it’s not too long before the breakneck plot has revved into gear, and the wheels are turning again on a frantic real-time ride that’s thoroughly in the tradition of what’s become television’s finest thriller.
You won’t be finding plot spoilers here, because half the fun of 24 is not knowing what unexpected twist the scriptwriters have for you around the next corner. All that matters is that the world is under threat, and it’s up to Jack Bauer to lead the fightback. And it’s Kiefer Sutherland that’s the real asset to series six; whereas particularly in season five he took a sideways step to accommodate stronger supporting characters, here he’s shouldering a greater degree of the show’s narrative thrust.
You’d be hard pushed to declare that season six is vintage 24, but that’s more to do with the context of particularly the excellent run that preceded it. But few shows can match its audacious verve, and repeated ability to surprise and enthral. So while season six may have too many villains, and may ask you to bear with it through a few troughs, there’s still nothing out there to match it. Jump aboard… --Jon Foster
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Season 6 of the Emmy® Nominated TV series picks up 20 months after last season's shocking season finale, when Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) was captured by Chinese government agents--battered, bloodied and headed for points unknown. Wayne Palmer (DB Woodside), the strong-minded brother of the late President David Palmer, is now the President of the United States, and is aided by his sister Sandra Palmer (Regina King), a powerful advocacy lawyer. After a series of horrific terrorist attacks, Palmer and his team of advisors, Karen Hayes (Jayne Atkinson) and Thomas Lennox (Peter MacNicol)--as well as CTU colleagues Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), Curtis Manning (Roger Cross) and Bill Buchanan (James Morrison)--begin an unthinkable nail-biting day.
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Special Features:
- Easter egg
- Prison Break Season 2 episode Manhunt
- Cameo--Ricky Gervais
- 21 24 Webcast Diaries
- Five 24 Mobisodes: day Six Debrief
- 23 extended and deleted scenes with optional commentary
- Three 24 featurettes--Master Illusionist: 24's Special Effects Make-up, 24 Season 6: Inside the Writers' Room and 24 Season 6: Opening with a Bang
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I was really looking forward to Series 6 following the cliff-hanger ending of Series 5, sadly it did not live up to my expectations and went off on a crazy tangent. It really did feel, to me, as if the series was written off-the-cuff, whilst the show was actually being filmed. What are the problems? There are far too many to list here, but here are a few:-
There is a significant reduction in Jack Bauers screen time. Perhaps the producers were trying to ascertain if the show could work without the legend that is Kiefer Sutherland or maybe Kiefer had several other commitments, probably most likely.
There is extreme repetition, there are so many deja vu moments, assassination attempts, CTU breach/incompetence/distrust/staff torture/significant character deaths/staff turnover (exceeding that of a top fastfood joint), challenges to the presidency, the threat ultimately targeting LA (24 has to stop shooting in LA, it is all starting to look samey, why don't Fox choose a fresh location?)
What are the good points? As usual, the cast is exceptional. Although it was a shame that the Vice Presidents plot thread-the stupidity of his retaliation plans, towards the wrong target-was very weak, as this was a waste of a strong actor. There are 2 outstanding 'Jack Moments tm', We finally see Jack get a well-deserved meal (the end of the 1st episode)and he has his best fight ever. The last scene was also good, wiping the slate clean.
I know that diehard 24 fans will strongly disagree with me, But after an amazing first 5 series, maybe it was inevitable that there would be a dip at some point. Series 7 has some repair work to carry out!
There is a significant reduction in Jack Bauers screen time. Perhaps the producers were trying to ascertain if the show could work without the legend that is Kiefer Sutherland or maybe Kiefer had several other commitments, probably most likely.
There is extreme repetition, there are so many deja vu moments, assassination attempts, CTU breach/incompetence/distrust/staff torture/significant character deaths/staff turnover (exceeding that of a top fastfood joint), challenges to the presidency, the threat ultimately targeting LA (24 has to stop shooting in LA, it is all starting to look samey, why don't Fox choose a fresh location?)
What are the good points? As usual, the cast is exceptional. Although it was a shame that the Vice Presidents plot thread-the stupidity of his retaliation plans, towards the wrong target-was very weak, as this was a waste of a strong actor. There are 2 outstanding 'Jack Moments tm', We finally see Jack get a well-deserved meal (the end of the 1st episode)and he has his best fight ever. The last scene was also good, wiping the slate clean.
I know that diehard 24 fans will strongly disagree with me, But after an amazing first 5 series, maybe it was inevitable that there would be a dip at some point. Series 7 has some repair work to carry out!
119 of 131 people found the following review helpful
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i really love all 24 episodes. before they said season 6 will be boring but its not..
Wayne Palmer makes it more exciting.. but its kinda confusing since one of the scene there, jack bauer's father, Philipp Bauer is also looking for Gridenko, then on the scene where supposed to be got a chance to kill Jack Bauer, he didnt do it and left Jack bauer in the roof top alone leaving him a cell phone with Charles' Logan's number. Jack then called Logan and find out that Logan would be a help in locating Gridenko. but Y did jack's father gave the number of Logan to jack? is it like he's helping jack to locate Gridenko where he is also finding Gridenko himself right?
hehehe..
but anyway.. I still love it.
Wayne Palmer is the best character in this season. Hope to see him on the next seasons
Wayne Palmer makes it more exciting.. but its kinda confusing since one of the scene there, jack bauer's father, Philipp Bauer is also looking for Gridenko, then on the scene where supposed to be got a chance to kill Jack Bauer, he didnt do it and left Jack bauer in the roof top alone leaving him a cell phone with Charles' Logan's number. Jack then called Logan and find out that Logan would be a help in locating Gridenko. but Y did jack's father gave the number of Logan to jack? is it like he's helping jack to locate Gridenko where he is also finding Gridenko himself right?
hehehe..
but anyway.. I still love it.
Wayne Palmer is the best character in this season. Hope to see him on the next seasons
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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24 Season 5 was my favourite of the series so far, so naturally Season 6 had a lot to do in order to surpass it. Sadly it doesn't achieve the mark or close to it but is ultimately entertaining.
I feel 24 does the more personal threats better than big-scale disasters like Seasons 2, 4, and 6 do, so when I heard that the plot was about a bunch of Middle-Easterners wanting to nuke the US I had to roll my eyes a bit. Don't get me wrong, it's done decently but it's starting to run thin in this show. However, the dynamic between Jack and the terrorist leader Assad is interesting in the few episodes it presents itself in.
Speaking of Jack, he's the star of the show, and Keifer is as awesome as always, but I felt him getting out of China was too easy and could have opened up a whole new can of worms for the show, but nonetheless he is back in L.A. He's asked to sacrifice himself as Assad wants him dead after Jack did something to his brother, either torchered him or force-fed Pot Noodle into the poor sucker's mouth. Despite being battered after two years in a Chinese prison, Jack is a bit too soon able to be his old self, venting his anger of his wasted years on too few occassions. His family is thrown into the plot too, but seems to pop in and out of the story rather than a solid conclusion.
CTU is still in this, and houses plots a bit too familiar, some interesting characters in the form of Chole O'Brian and Morris, as well as Bill are the best here, the mistrust and incompetancy is still there. Nice, but too familar. The White House is a little more refreshing, D.B Woodside provides a decent President struggling to live up to his brother's legacy, whilst handling opposition inside the White House. Joining him are Karen Hayes, who is underused, but Tom Lennox, the chief of staff is the star here, his motives are shadowy but gripping.
The main criticism I have with this otherwise entertaining season is that nothing new is acheieved, it is the same plots in a different window dressing. The writing staff of the show appear not be united in what the plot should be about, and seem to be using a message board style way of organising the plot rather than figuring out what is great and makes sense when watching the show again. The show needs to evolve otherwise it will meet a terrible fate, I hate saying those words but it is needed.
Feel free to enjoy this season (I did), just don't expect groundbreaking material.
I feel 24 does the more personal threats better than big-scale disasters like Seasons 2, 4, and 6 do, so when I heard that the plot was about a bunch of Middle-Easterners wanting to nuke the US I had to roll my eyes a bit. Don't get me wrong, it's done decently but it's starting to run thin in this show. However, the dynamic between Jack and the terrorist leader Assad is interesting in the few episodes it presents itself in.
Speaking of Jack, he's the star of the show, and Keifer is as awesome as always, but I felt him getting out of China was too easy and could have opened up a whole new can of worms for the show, but nonetheless he is back in L.A. He's asked to sacrifice himself as Assad wants him dead after Jack did something to his brother, either torchered him or force-fed Pot Noodle into the poor sucker's mouth. Despite being battered after two years in a Chinese prison, Jack is a bit too soon able to be his old self, venting his anger of his wasted years on too few occassions. His family is thrown into the plot too, but seems to pop in and out of the story rather than a solid conclusion.
CTU is still in this, and houses plots a bit too familiar, some interesting characters in the form of Chole O'Brian and Morris, as well as Bill are the best here, the mistrust and incompetancy is still there. Nice, but too familar. The White House is a little more refreshing, D.B Woodside provides a decent President struggling to live up to his brother's legacy, whilst handling opposition inside the White House. Joining him are Karen Hayes, who is underused, but Tom Lennox, the chief of staff is the star here, his motives are shadowy but gripping.
The main criticism I have with this otherwise entertaining season is that nothing new is acheieved, it is the same plots in a different window dressing. The writing staff of the show appear not be united in what the plot should be about, and seem to be using a message board style way of organising the plot rather than figuring out what is great and makes sense when watching the show again. The show needs to evolve otherwise it will meet a terrible fate, I hate saying those words but it is needed.
Feel free to enjoy this season (I did), just don't expect groundbreaking material.
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