24 - Season Six

The United States has fallen victim to numerous attacks of suicide bombers and even more destructive bombings. To bring an end to the death toll, the US Government makes a trade for Jack Bauer's life in exchange for intel from a rouge terrorist detailing the location of his leader and the base of the cell's operation. The information provides the means for an air strike to be called upon the cell. During his torture and preperation of execution, Jack learns that the man being targeted is actually in the states to broker a piece deal and Jack must escape in order to save the man's life.

Kiefer Sutherland provides an outstanding role as the notorious Jack Bauer. However his powerful performance, proves that an actor can only be as good as the writing will allow. Season 6 highlights the overall structure to the series of 24; odd numbered seasons are believable for they are written with a simple storyline expanded over a twenty four hour period, and even numbered seasons are action packed with a lot of recycled material from previous seasons. The season is filled with so much recycled material that fans will easily identify which previous seasons had ideas stolen from them. This time around, a lot of filler to expand numerous story plots is used. Sadly fans will know that disfunctional office relationships will once again be the means to provide most of the season's filler, and it is. The main killer to this season is the opening ten minutes, where the viewer learns that this story will not at all take place overseas with a covert mission take rescue Jack from a Chinese prison. The writers had the opertunity, and they flat out turned it down. The move hurt the season, and any faith that the writers will pursue a good story if provided with it. However there is still hope, that with two more contracted seasons, the writers will get their act together and provide the fans with what they want.
1. A season depicting the events of a covert misson overseas, which of course where something goes wrong.
2. Simple belivable storylines that are expanded over a twenty four hour period.
3. And the return of the assassin Mandy.
Give the fans what the want, viewers know that its what makes the series work.

A lot of people say this season of 24 was horrible. But I, as a 24 fan who owns all the DVDs, must say that this season has its moments. There are highlights in the season that are unexpected. Especially the first four episodes. I don't think I've seen in past seasons where Jack bites a terrorist in the throat, or Spoiler Alert: seen someone getting drilled on the shoulder and being forced to help terrorists. Or even seen one case where terrorists cut off someone's arm over a tracking device. 24 Season 6 has its ups and downs but if you're a faithful fan of the series and have a 5.1 surround sound system then this is worth the purchase. If your a faithful fan and just want a few days of entertainment then i recommend just renting it.

Man, things were going great for the most violent prime time TV show ever (less the killing of Curtis - one of those moments where clearly the writers simply wants to shock the audience or need to get rid of the actor for some reason). Things went downhill (in my humble opinion)after the Fayed plot was solved. By "downhill" I don't mean disater, because a show of this magnitude, where each episode has so many differnt scenarios, shot on locatiosns cenes, special effects, etc, rarely is mediocre. You get the feel that the everyone involved is giving their best.

What I mean by downhil is the above mentioned people (cast, producers, technical guys, writers) giving their best for a flawed premise. The Chinese / Russian plot was so farfetched, so forced, so unplausible. After all, the advantage of obtaining some secret technologie about your enemy is useful since he does not know that you possess his defense technology! Also, to see Audrey Raines appears only briefly and as a "zombie" was a bad call.

Well, that's it. Anyway, I think the show still did not jump the shark, but this will happen soon.

Based on many of the reviews and a gradual disaffection for the previous 3 seasons (particularly 5), I waited a long time before finally giving in to curiosity and buying this season. Imagine my surprise then when I found season 6 to be as entertaining, gripping and nearly as emotional as the first two seasons. But even more than that I was delighted to find Season 6 so very fortunately free of bad acting and kitchen sink drama that has so plagued the last three seasons.

This is mindless, but suspenseful escapism, and, given that the threat mechanism of the plot is exactly the same as every other season, I have to say that the writers are to be lauded for their inventiveness on taking Jack Bauer on another journey as entertaining as this. There are genuine surprises in this season - plot twists that keep you guessing, even when admittedly, there is no longer any sense of whether Jack will make it through or not.

For the customers who are trying to make up their minds, imagine that you've never seen 24 before - imagine you have no investment in previous characters. Put aside judgment and enjoy this excellently made TV Series.

I ditto A. Foges recent review, not sure of his rankings, but yes, i think season 6 is in the top half for sure... I also don't get how people are saying season 6 is 24 going down hill, ridiculous - maybe they are just expecting some better TV at this point? They want a new and better thrill?, good luck Mr. and Mrs. Excessively High Standards of American Entertainment! 24 still works just fine! This formula will require more seasons for me before i tire of it!, if ever! It is by far the only show on TV where i have actually felt like i have a life watching it! Its that engaging!, the couch potato effect has no chance when watching this show!