24 is back. Jack is back.
The same progressive 1 hour episode returns with a hot topic on its plate. Drones. And Jack, while doing what he's good at, have to fence off military intervention and cope with the CIA.
More gun play and explosion, more blood and fear. Jack is going back to where he came from. It's just so confusing to see Jack trying to prove something, while not telling the truth at the first place. So he went round and around, going in circle, eventually the cat fight is over and he's the one to blame for all those destruction left after his wake.
However, Jack knew stuff we don't. He's always prepared for the mission. He knows everything about the environment he is in. He makes snap decisions and improvise on where he is. Sometime he gets confused and disorganized but soon he picks up the rhythm and flows with in. Jack is ruthless, that's for sure, but he knew what he is doing. That's better than most of us. He always comes into a situation prepared, and he wouldn't hesitate if something went south on his plan, because he knows if he sticks to the original plan, he would end up in a very difficult situation. Jack is versatile. He knows his strength and his weakness. He cares about people too, but sometimes he just has to make decision based not only on life or death, but the overall situation.
We see riots in 24, and that's nothing new. But riot are often presented in a way that's so brief, it has only taken on the act itself, but not the deeper meaning behind. Sure, people revolt, police arrest. It's a vicious cycle that never ends until we have found a new way, a peaceful, non violent way to protest and express our concerns.
I hate that boss figure in the cyber ring. Nobody wants to work for someone like that. But sometime we just have to work for someone you don't like. Maybe it was for the best, so that we can take that anger and discontent, and convert it into motivation and energy. Though most of it would go into fights and arguments and hatred.
The military always carry a weight in 24. The soldiers are rigid but discipline. They obey orders and execute them swiftly. Although most of the time their actions were seen as stupid and inconsiderate. The show didn't show how urgent a call has to be made every time something disastrous happened or was about to happen. It always give you this kind of feeling that the commander is an utter nut and those under his commands are useless bagages.
Also. How to convince someone to trust you when you first meet him/her?
Jack: Right now the point is that I believe you. From anything that i could see, no one else does. You want to clear your name? I am your only shot.
Create a sense of urgency, give them no choice but to believe you because you give them your trust, give them the idea that you'll vouch for anything he does. Because why we are in danger, we need an ally, anyone would do. Just someone to die, or fight along your side.
24: Live Another Day is short, it's simple, it's tense, it's bold, it's jack.
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