24 - Season 8 -

: Highly praised by fans for bringing depth and nobility to the Kamistani leader.

: Delivers a haunting performance as Jack reaches his emotional breaking point. 24 - Season 8

: President Allison Taylor risks her legacy to ensure the signing of the IRK peace treaty, even as it becomes compromised by corruption. : Highly praised by fans for bringing depth

: Jack Bauer is pulled out of retirement to stop an assassination plot against President Omar Hassan, which threatens a historic Middle East peace agreement. Key Plot Arcs : Jack Bauer is pulled out of retirement

While some critics felt the first half of the season was predictable, the final act is widely considered some of the most intense television in the series. The season concludes with a bittersweet farewell, leaving Jack Bauer as a fugitive on the run, a status that set the stage for the limited series 24: Live Another Day .

: Portrays a complex "fall from grace" as her character’s moral compass is tested by Charles Logan. Legacy and Impact