October 30, 2002

The whole reason I cared

The whole reason I cared about fall television happened last night. 24 began with another awful day in the life of (now) ex-government agent, Jack Bauer. This time, instead of saving a Presidential candidate (who we find out ended up winning) and protecting his family (only his daughter survived), Bauer has to stop terrorists intent on nuking Los Angeles.

The first hour wasn't as explosive as the first season. No mysterious plane crashes this time. What we got was the basic set ups for the three plots that will end up intertwining. Bauer's daughter Kim is a nanny to a couple with an abusive husband who's been eyeing the teenager and already threatened to hurt her. And there's a wedding taking place in a few hours with the sister of the bride very suspicious of her future brother-in-law.

But once I got past watching Bauer except his duty to save LA by going undercover, the thrill ride began. The first of what should be many shockers was when Bauer had an FBI witness brought in for questioning. Bauer blows a hole in his chest and then asks for a hacksaw. Oh, boy!

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