This movie is meant to be watched between seasons 6 and 7. This channel was generated automatically by youtube s video discovery system. Live another day containing 12 episodes which debuted on may 5, 2014. The change of venue was a welcome one and allowed for a convergence of the. The 2008 season was lost to the writers strike, but longabsent 24 returns with 24. The film finds jack bauer kiefer sutherland living off the grid in africa while helping an old friend with his school for young war orphans. May 02, 2014 yes, were sneaking in the 24 tvmovie, though clearly it was not an actual seasons worth of story. Redemption was more of a reminder that 24 wasnt on the air than an actual helping of good ol. The behind the scenes feature talks about how the prequel came about and includes interviews with jon cassar, michael klick, rodney charters, kiefer sutherland, and many other crew members.
Redemption featured a silent clock at the end, and also marks the first time it was used in backtoback episodes. The finale aired in the uk the following monday, may 25. Jack is confronted by everything hes been running from. Episodes of 24 are also available in various new media formats. Every subsequent week had one episode, therefore placing the uk airing exactly one. Senate subcommittee about his past actions, but the hearings called off by an urgent request from the fbi. The murder was manipulated to look like a suicide, although the truth was later exposed. By 24 spoilers, jack bauer kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland born 21 december 1966 is a britishborn canadian actor, producer and director. Celebrating its 150th episode this season, 24 is one of the most innovative, addictive and acclaimed dramas on television. Redemption after jack bauer sacrificed his freedom for the safety of innocent children in africa. Season 7 is very connected to the tv movie but how does it all hold up. Redemption is a solid bridge between two seasons, but one that gives you few clues as to whether past problems have been fixed. The tv movie of the all over the world popular tvreal time series 24, subtitled redemption is supposed to fill the gap between the 6. Redemption takes place approximately 4 years after 24 season 6 and 2 months before season 7.
You dont have to neccesarily however it does set up for season 7 so it makes the season easier to understand and jump into. The season was originally scheduled to premiere on january, 2008, but was delayed due to the 200708 writers guild of america strike. To keep us on the hook, fox presents a twohour 24 telefilm taking place in real time, naturally that finds jack bauer in south africa fighting brutal tribal warlords while defending the lost children of the desert, hoping to save them from. Not to take away from its entertainment value, but as a movie it seems to left a number of issues hanging. Do you have to watch 24 redemption before watching season 7. He staged a coup of the government during the events of 24.
Set and shot on location in africa, bauer and former special forces colleague carl benton battle an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares. Sep 26, 2010 jack threatens saunders and sends his daughter into the virus infected plaza 24 season 3 duration. Below are some redemption promotional videos, including the cast and crew talking about the making of the movie. This featurelength adventure bridges the gap between seasons 6 and 7, so fans who didnt catch this during its original broadcast will certainly want to give this a look. Redemption now and receive the film with 17 minutes of bonus footage not seen on tv. Season 7 of 24 premiered in the united states on january 11, 2009 at 8pm on fox, two years after the previous season began. Season seven is an easy choice for fans of this durable, popular series.
For instance, a number of characters are introduced, and given screen time, only for the seeming purpose of letting us know who they are for the season to come. Redemption is a unique and welcome change to 24s usual airing schedule. And the long break even afforded the creative team to craft a stellar twohour prequel 24. The one thing you should know if you plan on buying season seven of twenty four you should buy this first. Nov 21, 2008 it was a mostly lackluster season, and 24s lengthy hiatus essentially gives the show a clean slate to start from. Redemption offers a marked improvement over last season s lackluster story. Redemption is a television film based on the series 24.
A lot of the characters in season 7 are introduced in redemption e. Redemption is the 2008 television film that is set between day 6 and day 7 of the series 24. Mar 21, 2009 24 redemption happens shortly before season 7. The story to 24 season 7 begins with jack in trouble for his relentless torturing of suspects over the years, when the fbi come calling for his assistance as it seems an all too familiar face is back and is plotting to take revenge against the us. Redemption 2008 kiefer sutherland kill count duration. He became the first son when his mother, a senator and presidentelect, was inaugurated as president during redemption.
Events of the film take place between seasons six and seven of the series. Roger taylor was the son of allison and henry taylor. In 20, fox announced that 24 would return with a ninth season titled 24. Taking place just a few months before the new day dawns, u. The music used is the orchestral version of the 24 theme, originally recorded for 24. Feb 03, 2017 24 redemption bridges the gaps between season 6 and season 7.
Yes, were sneaking in the 24 tvmovie, though clearly it was not an actual season s worth of story. Redemption day 7 prequel gets some fresh air screen rant. This dvd is a good buy for 24 fan and you should buy it because this dvd dose. In the uk, the show premiered with two episodes on january 12, with another two the following week. Jul 16, 2014 season 7 the main event of the not in l. But if you just want to watch season 7 you can do that, because all references to events that happened in redemption are pretty much explained if they.
Cons alan wilson not knowing who jack and tony are if he is the one who ordered the hit. Aside the version shown on tv, the dvd was shipped with a longer version, called creators cut which added almost fifteen minutes of new footage. Hi, working my way through the 24 box set having never watched it before. It first aired on november 23, 2008, on fox in the united states, and was released to dvd on november 25. Howard gordon said that 24 cares about the issue of global warming and takes fighting climate change seriously. Meanwhile, jack bauer is on the other side of the world in sangala, africa, escaping from the memories of his past and evading a subpoena from washington over charges that he tortured prisoners while at.
Do you need to see 24 redemption before 24 season 7. The writers strike is still reverberating around hollywood, resulting in a delay for the start of 24 season 7. Redmeption after jack bauer sacrificed his freedom for the safety of innocent children in africa. Redemption, a very tvmovieish tv movie meant to set up and pique our interest for the seventh season. He was murdered by brian gedge before day 7 after uncovering a conspiracy within his mothers government.
This page lists all cast members in season 7 of 24, as well as the tv movie 24. The film was written by executive producer howard gordon and was directed by jon cassar. With the conclusion of the eighth season, 24 aired a total of 192 episodes and the 2hour television film, 24. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of jack bauer on the fox series 24 for which he won an emmy award, a golden globe award, two screen actors guild awards, and two satellite. As the ongoing international crisis intensifies, the new day is set in washington, d. Only the packaging sets this apart from past seasons. The following roles were played by unidentified performers. Paul wesley stephen kims husband claire geare teri kims daughter fbi. Not 5 stars, because the series are so good, nothing can. Whether you choose this standarddef release or opt for the bluray, 24. The story in redemption carrie over in season seven of twenty four and there are key plots in this that you should watch to understand 24 season 7.
The original run was explosive in its first five years, and say what you will about revivals. The first season received universal critical acclaim. Of course 24 fans around the world were devastated with the writers strike and in turn the postponed day 7 of 24, but instead of us fans having to endure another month of suspense and agony waiting on the arrival of the seventh season of 24, we were given a 24 made for t. Nov 04, 2008 the season 7 trailer for 24 can be viewed here. Redemption is a solid bridge between two seasons, but one that gives you. Redemption its inauguration day in america and president elect allison taylor is celebrating a new beginning with the rest of the country.
After dubakus terrorist plot proved unsuccessful, juma led a unit that led a siege. The premiere episode was cited by the new york times as a critics pick by caryn james, who noted that it was a drama sleek, suspenseful and absorbing enough to overcome its blatant gimmick. Redemption takes place almost four years after the sixth season and two months before. With kiefer sutherland, cherry jones, bob gunton, colm feore. The seventh season of the american drama television series 24, also known as day 7, premiered in the united states on fox on january 11, 2009, and concluded on may 18, 2009. Redemption 2008 robert carlyle and gil bellows in 24. Set in washington, dc, day 7 opens four years after season six with ctu dismantled and bauer on trial. Check this out if you like this film, but its not necessary to have seen previous seasons in order to watch this. The following characters appeared in the television film 24.
Redemptionseason 7 beware of spoilers macrumors forums. Season 7 promotion season 7 of 24 premiered in the united states on january 11, 2009 at 8pm on fox, two years after the previous season began. Former federal agent jack bauer confronts african dictator benjamin juma, whose forces have been ordered to capture the children bauer oversees for malicious military training. Ctu had been disbanded, and jack bauer had been on the run for a year, avoiding a subpoena to appear before the senate on human rights violations.
May 04, 2009 a lot of the characters in season 7 are introduced in redemption e. Its also the gift to us, the viewers, for having to wait for the next season of 24 for such a long period of time in redemption we meet a collection of characters as this prequel takes place between the hours of 3 and 5pm. Live another day 2001 24, season 7 2009 viewers also bought see all. Allison taylor is a fictional character portrayed by cherry jones on the tv series 24. Redemption now and get 17 minutes of bonus footage not seen on tv. The premiere was a 2night, 4hour event january 11 and 12 from 810pm on foxglobal. Redemption is a special feature found on the 24 redemption dvd. The first female president of the united states within the 24 universe and a republican, she took office in the tv movie, 24. Its basically a prequel to season 7 and shows what jack was doing in the 4 year time span between seasons and. In africa, bauer and mentor carl benton battle an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day. Jan 11, 2009 appearing a year later than planned, foxs new season of 24 will premiere on us tv tonight. Live tv is available in the 50 united states and the district of columbia only.
Measures were taken during the filming of season 7 to make the show carbon neutral. Set three years after the previous season and a couple of months on from the events of 24. Jan 22, 2012 hi, working my way through the 24 box set having never watched it before. At the end of redemption, jack surrenders himself to be taken back to dc. Redemption takes place approximately 42 months after day 6 and day 7 takes place 65 days after redemption. A whole season was preempted last year due to the writers strike, but its brought back the show energized and better than ever. Kiefer sutherland stars as jack bauer in this unique television series in which the entire season takes place in one day, with each of the 24 episodes covering one hour and told in real time. The sixth season of the american drama television series 24, also known as day 6, premiered in the united states on fox on january 14, 2007, and concluded on may 21, 2007. More reasons to look forward to 24 redemption and season 7. Redemption and in 2017, a spinoff series called 24. Redemption, a twohour tv movie set between seasons. Redemption was more of a reminder that 24 wasnt on. Highly recommended, but make sure youve at least seen redemption first.
Redemption, a two hour prologue episode to season 7, aired on november 23, 2008. I appreciate foxs attempts to fill the 24 shaped hole in our hearts created by the wga strike with this telefilm bridging days 6 and 7, but redemption was entirely unmemorable, which is. Its definately not a classic in its own right but thats not the point and in the grand scheme of 24 ness this may well prove to be a vital part of a sofar utterly thrilling story. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The cast of 24, from the season 7 finale screening a significant amount of additional media relating to the series has been created, including internetdistributed spinoff series such as the rookie and 24. Like i said you dont have to but i would suggest that you do. Season 7 starts with him being grilled in a us senate hearing. General benjamin juma was the leader of the peoples freedom army rebel group in the african nation of sangala. Redemption internet movie firearms database guns in.
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