Carter’s wild day comes to an eventful close.
The24clock may have just ticked for the last time.
And if thats the case, lets pour one out for a once revolutionary and great franchise.
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There were a lot of terrible, recycled plotlines, but there were just as many ridiculously awesome moments.
Now, there were some positives to the Corey Hawkins-led series.
After his share of face-offs with Bauer, Tony does at least get one showdown with Carter.
Not scared by threats of shooting his kneecap, Carter refuses to divulge where Ara is hiding.
Luckily for him and his knee, Tony gets a call from… JOHNNY D!
Donovan updates his former romantic rival on the idea of a swap: Ara for Rebecca.
Without giving an answer, Tony hangs up.
The urgency only increases when Khalid goes live with his broadcast of Rebecca.
Going out on a limb and guessing this wont be a romantic comedy.
Yep, definitely a public execution.
Its all good, though, because Ara pulled a total 90s move and memorized her dads phone number!
Despite the fact that its kind of rude to answer during the boss big show, Naseri picks up.
IfPrison Breakis any indication, sending her to Yemen right now might not be the best idea.
Before answering, Naseri hangs up.
What is up with all these people leaving us hanging about their decisions?
Alright Mr. Carter, we will finish this conversation, Naseri says right into the camera.
I mean, you could just call the guy back.
What follows is mostly exposition.
After killing some time, Carter arrives for his rendezvous with Naseri.
Once the terrorist sees his daughter safely at the embassy, he allows Rebecca to head toward Carter.
Upon dispatching with Khalid, Carter tends to Rebecca.
She looks in rough shape and keeps calling for John.
Up until now, there hasnt been the time (or writing) for great emotional scenes.
But Rebeccas dire condition changes that in a big way.
First, we get a nice Rebecca-and-Carter moment in the ambulance.
What Nicole said, that theres something inside you that scares her, she says to her friend.
I know what that is… because I have it too.
Go where it leads you.
Right now, hopefully the road is leading to the hospital.
Thankfully it does, resulting in an even more tear-inducing scene.
As doctors work to save Rebecca, John gets a bittersweet update from Carter.
You were the only thing she was thinking about, he tells the politician.
Any hope of Rebecca somehow still being alive is dashed by the silent clock going into commercial.
Didnt they also do the silent clock for the first time when Tony seemed to die?
Im trying to understand how this happened… how I let this happen, he admits.
Theyre all dead because of me.
Well, at least he realizes his wrongs and is on a new path.
But there is one thing as true as it ever was: This country needs you.
Oops, I spoke too soon.
Damn, let the man grieve for more than exactly 12 hours!
Upon being called outside, Smitty really brings it in his final goodbye to Rebecca.
Turns out, Simms couldnt handle the heat, so he killed himself.
Wait is this what the entire show was about?
Yeah, probably not.
The two celebrate at CTU, minus Isaac, whos going through a lot right now.
You were right, I need this, Carter confesses to his wife.
This is where I belong.
Then,Legacydoes right by Nicole, not making her the all-too-familiar wet-blanket TV wife.
Im not gonna lose you, she says, offering to make it work.
Watching him leave, Nicole seems to slowly come to the conclusion that she has lost her husband.
Isaac, I hope youre by your phone!
What did you think?
Do youhope it comes backfor another go-around?
