The fifth season of 24 has come and gone. This season was very good, but probably not better than the last season, which may have been the best one yet. This season does rank with the better seasons, well above the third and probably above the second.
I also have to say that I really like the idea of the non-stop season, starting the season in January and running it with no reruns or empty weeks. This method really builds a cohesive season and just works great for the real time nature of the series.
The finale was a special two-hour presentation, taking us from five in the morning full circle to 7:00 AM. There are a number of threads that needed wrapping up. There is Bierko and his commandeering of a Russian sub with 12 missiles on board. There is also the saga of Bauer and Henderson, who begin the hour working together to gain access to the sub.
Not to be left out is the scum of a President, who was behind much of what had transpired during this 24-hour period. Also, what will happen if the Chinese find Jack is still alive?
The first hour begins with Bierko beginning the launch sequence for the missiles, while Jack and Henderson try to find a way inside. Back at CTU, Audrey contacts a nearby base commander to scramble fighters to take the submarine out. Unfortunately, there is no way those fighters will make it in time.
Chloe is able to discover a survivor on board the sub, a petty officer broadcasting a SOS. Jack gets on the line with the survivor and instructs him to get to a forward access hatch, and kill any opposition along the way. With his reluctant help, Jack and Hendersen are able to gain access to the sub. Once on board they are able to get to the controls where Henderson stops the launch with seconds to go, while Jack goes and deals with Bierko.
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