First Lady Martha Logan plays a critical role, using her influence to stall the President long enough for Jack to gain access to the helicopter, Marine One. Critical Impact & Reception
Episode 23 is a thrilling and emotionally charged installment that exemplifies the best of "24" In Episode 23 of Season 5 of "24,"
The episode begins with Jack Bauer in a race against time to stop Vladimir Bierko, who has hijacked a Russian submarine and intends to launch twelve multiple-warhead missiles at American soil. Jack forms an uneasy alliance with his former mentor-turned-villain, Christopher Henderson, to infiltrate the sub. In a brutal final confrontation, Jack kills Bierko by snapping his neck while the terrorist is locked in a scissor hold. 24 - Season 5 Episode 23
Mike Novick and Aaron Pierce assist Jack from within the administration, while Chloe O'Brian and her ex-husband, Morris, provide technical support to help Jack infiltrate the presidential detail.
Reviewers on IMDb highlighted Sutherland's "riveting" performance, capturing Jack's descent from a professional operative into a man driven by pure, vengeful determination. First Lady Martha Logan plays a critical role,
The episode is praised for its relentless speed and "masterclass in suspense," particularly during the close-quarters submarine sequences.
This hour set the stage for one of the most iconic finales in television history, leading directly into the season-ending twist where Jack is abducted by Chinese agents. "24" Day 5: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. (TV Episode 2006) - IMDb In a brutal final confrontation, Jack kills Bierko
Jack informs CTU that he is going rogue to take down the President.