In hour three of 24, we learn the truth behind Tony's involvement with the terrorists — and the breadth of their operation.
As it turns out, this season's two seemingly disparate antagonists — the terrorist group Tony is involved with and the violent regime in Sengala — are working together to create one massive 24-style crisis of conscience.
On one side is the practical: How does the FBI stop General Dubaku (Hakeem Kae-Kazim) from taking innocent American lives through the compromised communications network? And on the other side is the ethical: Are American lives more important than those of the Sengalans President Taylor hopes to save through military force?
Unsurprisingly, the hour's most compelling moment is an interrogation-room showdown between Tony and Jack, during which the former seemingly tries to convince the latter to come around to his worldview: "You need to start living in the real world, because every second you help the government, you're spittin' on Terry's grave!"
That's all it takes to push Jack over the edge, and he...
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