24 - Season 8 -

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 .

: President Allison Taylor risks her legacy to ensure the signing of the IRK peace treaty, even as it becomes compromised by corruption. 24 - Season 8

: New York City (the first and only season set there). While some critics felt the first half of

The eighth season of 24 serves as a high-stakes conclusion to Jack Bauer’s original television run, set against the backdrop of a peace treaty signing in New York City. Season Overview : 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM. : New York City (the first and only season set there)

: The season evolves from a local threat into a massive international conspiracy involving the Russian government.

: 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