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Over the course of the past two seasons, I've been wondering if the writers would recognize the problem created by Jack's constant and seemingly unyielding heroism. If the terrorists are never particularly effective unless Jack is out of the picture, it makes the terrorists less imposing as a whole. There's always the comfort that Jack will make sure it all turns out well in the end, even if a few people have to be sacrificed along the way. That's why the beginning of this season presents exactly the right scenario. There's no doubt what the terrorists are capable of now, and it will make Jack's journey all the more impressive.

Here's my review for 24 6.3: "Day 6: 8AM - 9AM":

http://www.entil2001.com/series/24/season6/tf6-3.html

Overall, this episode is largely transitional in nature, despite introducing some of the long-term plot and character threads to be explored over the next several episodes. The writers use this opportunity to explore some of the minor characters while setting the stage for something a lot more action-packed in the next episode.

Here's my review for 24 6.4: "Day 6: 9AM - 10AM":

http://www.entil2001.com/series/24/season6/tf6-4.html

Overall, this episode brings the sixth season premiere event to a close in thrilling fashion. The writers managed to earn the plot twists in the final act, and as a result, the twists were far more satisfying than they would have been otherwise. The writers have given themselves more than enough material to explore for the rest of the season, if they can avoid some of the pitfalls that come with their chosen writing process.