: The episode is praised for its high intensity, fast pace, and emotional resonance as it reintroduces a traumatized Jack Bauer.
: The scene where Jack kills a guard by biting his neck became an iconic and much-discussed moment among fans.
: President Wayne Palmer negotiates the release of Jack Bauer from a Chinese prison to facilitate a deal with terrorist Abu Fayed.
24 Season 6, Episode 1 'Day 6: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.' Recap
: While Jack is being tortured by Fayed, he discovers that Fayed is the actual mastermind behind the attacks and that Al-Assad is actually trying to stop them.
: Jack is released in exchange for the location of suspected mastermind Hamri Al-Assad. Jack, appearing broken from nearly two years of torture, agrees to be turned over to Fayed.
: While this specific episode is highly rated, Season 6 as a whole is often viewed more critically by some fans and reviewers who felt the quality declined after the initial premiere block.
is the premiere episode of the sixth season of the television series 24 . It first aired on January 14, 2007, as part of a two-night, four-hour premiere event on Fox. Episode Summary