It's been 2 years since we last saw Jack Bauer saving the free world. "24" was back last night and it started out with a bang. I thought the biggest surprise last night was (and I won't mention names for those who haven't seen it yet) a former good/dead guy back from the dead as a bad guy. Jack was shocked, too. The show began with Jack being grilled by a Senate panel about all the laws he's broken saving the free world. It was almost eerily realistic as these arrogant Senators who live in their ivory towers preach to Bauer about the rule of law being more important than saving the country. (Would they say the same thing if a terrorist dropped a nuclear suitcase off at their offices? I think not.) Back to the show.
The writers have changed Jack. CTU is gone as the FBI has taken over. So when the FBI subpeonas him, Jack has nothing to lose and doesn't care if they run with his input. He's probably going to prison after the Senate committee gets through with him. The FBI put a tight rein on him, however, they need to let him be Jack Bauer in order to "save the country" once again. It was good to see that Jack.
I thought last night's twist would last the viewers for a week or so, but no. Tonight's episode promises the biggest surprise, yet. Can't wait for that one! Welcome back, Jack!
Note: Check out Rick Moran's analysis of the new Jack at Rightwing Nuthouse: "Jack Bauer In a Post Bush World."
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