4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
kind of a boring episode. not bad. just not that involving, really.
although the Paul Raines storyline being picked up again, a full 5 or 6 shows later, was a great twist. the writers are usually not that patient. and actor James Frain played him remarkably well, simultaneously vulnerable and hopeful but also a bit baffled by his soon-to-be ex-wife's sudden change of heart. it was touching to see him so open and honest, paying no mind to the fact that maybe she/they'd caught up with him (if he or his company is even involved in the terrorist attack). i loved that. he wasn't as cynical or barbaric as previous characters have been in that situation before.
btw, Curtis is tough man to be able to resist Aisha Tyler. i know i wouldn't have made it to that office building with her. so long, Marianne.
i loved the bunker where we caught up with most of what's happened since the start of the season. the atmosphere, with the lights buzzing, was perfect for the mid-season stretch, letting it sink in a bit.
i was surprisingly touched by Tony's answer to Jack wanting to reinstate him with CTU. i mean, it was drenched in sentimentality, and i saw it coming a mile away, but when Tony said he'd do it i got choked up a bit.
btw, please stop killing off suspects just when you've caught them. it's starting to get a little old. killing off suspects who have information is the new kidnapping Kim Bauer.
so, like i said, a pretty tame, but not bad, episode.
ps. congrats to Sean Callery for scoring yet another fine episode here. the music was outstanding (except for the boring old weird music for weird scenes, ie. Audrey and Paul in the hotel room).
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