I wish i would have known to watch this before season 7. Set and shot on location in africa, bauer and former special forces colleague carl benton battle an international crisis. Presidential inauguration, the prime minister of sangala requested american military assistance to put down a coup. With the conclusion of the eighth season, 24 aired a total of 192 episodes and the 2hour television film, 24. The seventh season of the american drama television series 24, also known as day 7. The redemption referred to in the title of this made for tv movie prequel to season 7 of 24 has perhaps less to do with the character of jack bauer and more with. It gets you in the mood but i dont think you would be missing much, although knowing jack goes to chinese prison will take a little of the gas out of season 3 if you watch backwards, but not that. Bauer works at a mission school for orphaned children run by his friend carl benton. A twohour selfcontained 24 movie on fox follows jack bauer to africa. The redemption referred to in the title of this made for tv movie prequel to season 7 of 24 has perhaps less to do with the character of jack bauer and more with the moribund franchise itself.
It is set 3 and a half years after the events of day 6 and takes place in between 3. Jack bauers compressed, two hour redemption a twohour selfcontained 24 movie on fox follows jack bauer to africa, where hes hiding out from his own government and working at. Its also the gift to us, the viewers, for having to wait for the next season of 24 for such a long period of time in redemption we meet a collection of characters as this prequel takes place between the hours of 3 and 5pm. Redemption takes place approximately 4 years after 24 season 6 and 2 months before season 7. Day 7 of 24 promises to combine the shows unique and trendsetting format with. The upcoming prequel to season seven of popular television program 24, called 24. Redemption, a twohour prologue episode to season 7, aired on november 23, 2008. Redemption, a two hour prologue episode to season 7, aired on november 23, 2008. Season 7 also known as day 7 premiered on january 11, 2009 on the fox network with a special fourhour twoday premiere. Fox announced that the eighth season would be the final season of 24, with the series finale airing may 24, 2010. Even so, this movie just played out like an extended. Nov 23, 2008 redemption is entertaining and wellacted, and it certainly primes us for the seventh season. Even so, this movie just played out like an extended episode. With such a long interval between days 6 and 7, the shows writers are making sure fans can keep up to speed with 24.
Redemption, a twohour movie season 7 prequel that airs sunday on fox. It first aired on november 23, 2008, on fox in the united states, and was released to dvd on november 25. Nov 21, 2008 on sunday 18 months since leaving the air and about two months before its season 7 premiere 24 returns with a prequel movie called redemption. The behind the scenes feature talks about how the prequel came about and includes interviews with jon cassar, michael klick, rodney charters, kiefer sutherland, and many other crew members. Bauers day takes an unexpected turn when former colleague tony almeida returns. Nov 21, 2008 jack bauers compressed, two hour redemption a twohour selfcontained 24 movie on fox follows jack bauer to africa, where hes hiding out from his own government and working at a charity boys. Season 7 which will feature several characters from the prequel. Day 7 takes place four years after the events of day 6, and begins at 8. Jonas hodges first appeared in the season seven prequel, 24. Celebrating its 150th episode this season, 24 is one of the most innovative, addictive and acclaimed dramas on television. Redemption, as a dark operative within the government. Beyond putting keifer sutherland back in action, the highlight is robert carlyle the. The show is excellent as a full 24 hours so two isnt enough.
Thanks to the writers strike, the seventh season was delayed a full year, until january of 2009, but redemption serves as a prequel to season 7, and of course as a way to tide fans over after. Oct 04, 2008 thanks to the writers strike, the seventh season was delayed a full year, until january of 2009, but redemption serves as a prequel to season 7, and of course as a way to tide fans over after. A 24 prequel is reportedly in the works and will focus on the life of a young jack bauer. It finally recaptured the consistency to shock and inspire from series 1 which series 3 failed so spectacularly to replicate. Redemption day 7 prequel gets some fresh air screen rant. History will be made, a new enemy will rise, and the only hope to stop him has disappeared.
The 24 season 4 prequel is a prequel on the seventh disc of the season 3 dvd set. Jul 30, 2018 jack bauers story may not be over at fox just yet, as the network has a 24 prequel series in the works, an individual with knowledge of the project told thewrap longtime 24. Although it isnt necessary to see it to understand day 4, the prequel gives. When the writers strike crippled tv production last season, the. Jon voight is a well known american actor who has appeared in movies ranging from the rainmaker to national treasure. Redemption, the prequel to day 7, on the day of the u. Set in washington, dc, day 7 opens four years after season six with ctu dismantled and bauer on trial. This was two episodes of 24 joined to create a sort of prequel to the seventh season of the show. Film based on the realtime television series 24, which chronicles a day in the life of federal agent jack bauer. Measures were taken during the filming of season 7 to make the show carbon neutral. But since weve been waiting so long for the new season, fox has put together a little gift for the fans. Redemption is a television film based on the series 24.
Its basically a prequel to season 7 and shows what jack was doing in the 4 year time span between seasons and. To set up the seventh season of 24, delayed a full year by the strike, fox tonight offers the appetitewhetting 24. Ctu has been disbanded and jack bauer is now on his own and currently on. The finale aired in the uk the following monday, may 25. Nov 17, 2008 after a delay that lasted well in excess of a year, 24 returns to fox this sunday, nov. Redemption to bridge the 4year plot gap between seasons 6 and 7, yes, necessary, but the 10minute prequel to season 4 is just fluff.
This dvd release includes the broadcast version and an extended cut, as well as several special features like the first seventeen minutes of season seven. Set 18 months where season 6 of 24 left off, former government agent jack bauer is in a selfimposed exile in the fictitious african country of sangala where he hopes to escape from a u. Jack bauers story may not be over at fox just yet, as the network has a 24 prequel series in the works, an individual with knowledge of the project told thewrap longtime 24. In between then and now, the idea was scotched, for reasons im not completely clear on. Its also the gift to us, the viewers, for having to wait for the next season of 24 for such a long period of time in redemption we meet a collection of characters as this prequel takes place between the hours of 3 and 5pm a most annoying bug named frank trammell gil bellows who is a govt lackey trying to serve a subpoena to jack to get him to a. Redemption is a special feature found on the 24 redemption dvd. Btw, watch the movie before season 7, it is also available on amazon prime for free. Redemption is a special twohour prequel tvmovie that bridges the gap between season 6 and season 7. Tomas sherek enters the united states of america through the mexican border, and jack begins his new life with. Although it isnt necessary to see it to understand day 4, the prequel gives more insight on what has been set into motion for that season. Frequently asked questions this category is for questions and answers related to 24 season 7, as asked by users of. There is also a directors cut promo of the prequel as a special feature on the season 4 dvd set. A prequel is a short film released before the main episodes of a season, in order to entice viewers into watching the upcoming season.
The seventh season of the american drama television series 24, also known as day 7, premiered in the united states on fox on january 11, 2009, and concluded on may 18, 2009. The truth is, one of the things that was said in the prequel, which i think has been a massive. The season was originally scheduled to premiere on january, 2008, but was delayed due to the 200708 writers guild of america strike. Redemption 2008 movie mistake picture id 143412 24 redemption trailer youtube. Redemption, a twohour tv movie set between seasons. I finished the entire series then watched this movie not knowing it was sort of an intro into season 7. The season 3 dvd set contains an exclusive sixminute prequel that sets up events for the beginning of the fourth season. Does anyone know where i can watch 24 season 7 online for free or where i can download it pls. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Redemption sets up events in preparation for 24 s upcoming seventh season. Taking place in africa rather than the states was a nice change for the show but as a whole it felt a little dry.
Nov 23, 2008 watch 24 season 7, episode 0 redemption. Sep 22, 2017 following the real time aspect of 24, 24. Redemption maintains the realtime structural element, which the theatrical film reportedly will not have, but either way, 24 is a series that has transcended the. After a delay that lasted well in excess of a year, 24 returns to fox this sunday, nov. Howard gordon said that 24 cares about the issue of global warming and takes fighting climate change seriously. The film was written by executive producer howard gordon and was directed by jon cassar. On sunday 18 months since leaving the air and about two months before its season 7 premiere 24 returns with a prequel movie called redemption. Live another day was a limited series that concluded in july of that same year. Download 24 complete series season 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. It is not that good, but you ave to watch it after season 6 before season 7 because it is related.
Redemption, bridges the gap between the sixth and seventh seasons of. This is 24 season 4 extra prequel by ryan on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Nov 18, 2008 after a delay that lasted well in excess of a year, 24 returns to fox this sunday, nov. Aug 02, 2018 back at the end of july, deadline reported that howard gordon was working on a prequel with 24 cocreators joel surnow and bob cochran that would be in the vein of the original series but. Nonetheless i can see why it has been a very long process preparing the theatrical 24 film. Season seven premiered on january 11, 2009, with a fourhour premiere over two consecutive nights. The first scene occurs three months after the conclusion of day 3 and shows driscoll firing jack from ctu because of his drug use. Redemption takes place approximately 42 months after day 6 and day 7 takes place 65 days after redemption. Redemption is entertaining and wellacted, and it certainly primes us for the seventh season. Oct 10, 2008 24 prequel offers redemption to longwaiting fans. Season 7 of 24 shakes things up by changing locations and bringing back old characters.
You say redemption is not required viewing for season 7. Redemption is a twohour special television event that aired on november 23, 2008. We see terrorist tomas sherek crossing the mexico border into the united states, jack bauer cursing for the first and only time in 24 history with the great i can find my own fucking job, erin. Dec 07, 2004 the season 3 dvd set contains an exclusive sixminute prequel that sets up events for the beginning of the fourth season. Series 6 was a strong series, and the redemption movie set quite a tone for the series to follow. This movie serves as a prequel to season 7 which was released the year after, giving plenty of context and motive for what happens in that season. Redemption takes place almost four years after the sixth season and two months before the seventh season in real time between 3. A prequel to warm us up for january and keep our anticipation going.
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