Day 4: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Through some really harsh treatment of the people involved, the device Jack and CTU is looking for is found. Most of the episode involves getting to it and to Marwan, the center of the operation. There are a couple things that are happening. Audrey sees the harsh things Jack has to do in his job. It doesn't look good for he relationship. Also, Driscoll's schizophrenic daughter comes to a sad end. Things are not resolved. Not with 13 episodes left.

The beginning of this episode is extremely annoying and unrealistic. Jack has to interrogate Audrey's husband, who owns the building the terrorists operated out of. It get unpleasant but instead of demanding she leave the room, he asks her. Of course she's say "no, I'm staying." All the women in this show never do what you ask them. In real life, this is not an option - she leaves the room, period. But, no, she stays and is offended that Jack gets rough and the camera keeps showing her with shocked expressions. Give me a break!!! I wonder if this fickle woman is going to use this as an excuse to all of a sudden dump Jack, that he's not the sweet-and-sensitive type. Puh-leeze. Of course, I could be dead wrong, but I've never like this skinny chick from the first episode and question whether she and Jack are a good thing together. We'll see.

Meanwhile, Curtis does a nice job of getting out of a bad situation - sort of - and it looks like "Marwan," the head of this whole operation, might get caught. Now, everyone in C.T.U. knows he's the head man. They also know where he is, and that he has the "override." There's one big problem: the season is only halfway over! They can't finish. And.....sure enough....."Marwan" escapes.

At least the power plants are all shut down to avert a disaster, but they have to find this lead terrorist, anyway. He may have other things up his sleeve. They find out he worked, unknown to the company, at the McLennan-Forster, the third-biggest defense contractor in the country. One of the key people in their organization convinces the president of the company to not cooperate with the C.T.U. because it would be the end of their business. Nice, huh?

That's nothing: wait until you see what they do! Actually, it's pretty cool.

Episode 11 of Season 4 of "24" continues to build tension as Jack Bauer and CTU grapple with the aftermath of the previous hour's revelations. The episode starts with a sense of urgency, as Jack and his team must quickly adapt to new information about the terrorist threat. The pacing is relentless, with every scene propelling the story forward.

One of the most striking scenes in this episode is when Jack interrogates a captured terrorist. The intensity of the interrogation is palpable, with Kiefer Sutherland delivering a powerful performance that highlights Jack's desperation and determination. The direction in this scene is superb, using close-ups and quick cuts to enhance the tension. Critics from TV Guide praised this episode for its "riveting interrogation scenes" and the "masterful build-up of suspense."

The cinematography and lighting in this episode also deserve mention. The use of shadows and dim lighting creates a claustrophobic atmosphere that mirrors the characters' escalating sense of danger. The sound design is equally effective, with a score that punctuates the action and heightens the emotional stakes.

As the episode progresses, the narrative weaves in personal subplots that add depth to the characters. Jack's struggle to balance his professional duties with his personal relationships is particularly poignant. This episode also features strong performances from the supporting cast, who bring complexity and nuance to their roles.