Stokes calls in to Hodges (we get a glimps of Tony bound and gagged in the back seat). He informs Hodges he's got the weapons and on his way back. Hodges asks about Bauer, and Stokes tells him he's on the scene, that he got away. Hodges tells Stokes they need to assume Bauer contacted the authorities...so they are on an "accelerated" timetable now. Stokes tells him he'll be there in 10 minutes. Hodges says he's got teams preparing for the arrival and smiles an evil sinister smile.
Back at the big rig, Jack calls Larry to let him know he's still on the highway, the container was damaged and when he stopped to check it out. Unfortunately the baddies came along with a chopper, reacquired the weapons, and took off due West. Larry mentions that Starkwood has a large military facility there, and Jack is all "GOOD...send the cavalry!" By-the-Books Larry tells Jack he can't attack a private facility without proof of the WMDs and stuff. Jack tells him to have the CDC sent to the rig and he'll have all the proof he needs. Larry wants to know what that means, and Jack tells him about the leaky canister and how he was "exposed". Larry actually looks sad to hear this, and tells Jack to sit tight...they'll be there soon. After he hangs up, Jack sits on the step at the door of the rig, and looks down at the ground sadly/pondering his future as a bio-weapon exposed outcast.
BA-BUM-BA-BUM-BA-BUM-BA-BUM!
There you have it Gasmii! I struggled a little with this week's episode. I think the last 15 minutes were great in a "hellz-a-poppin' action" way...but the first 3 quarters dragged for me. I think maybe the show shot it's load a little too quickly with the Starkwood reveal. Other than wondering what sneaky crap Olivia is going to get into next, where's the mystery? The previews looked great, though! I'm looking forward to Next Week! It looks like the shit continues to hit the fan. Jack gets stripped and hosed in the middle of the street! He's quarantined and becomes Bubble Boy! Tony is tortured! The Feds are going to attack Starkwood?! Sign me up!
What did you guys think?
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Comments (6)
Great recap - thanks for the laughs! The 'roid pillow was perfect!
Olivia needs a swift kick in the crotch. Smug, snide bitch. I only watch the episodes once, so question for you or anyone... Am I imagining things, or sometime within the last couple of weeks, did the show allude to Olivia's campaign trail leak having to do with Kanin? I wonder what she has against him? He doesn't appear to be nailing the Prez.
I think they jumped the gun with Starkwood too - feels a bit rushed.
1 of 6 | Posted by jjnoza | Posted on March 28, 2009 8:46 PM
Well, maybe we haven't gotten to the bottom of the Starkwood thing yet. Olivia might be more than just an overly ambitious bitch. And maybe Starkwood is working for (or with) somebody.
I hope this is more than just Starkwood's attempt to get the U. S. to use its soldiers in war. It would be great if Hodges wants to be President or if he has somebody he wants to ascend to the throne. I don't know why I suspect Powers Boothe is involved. Or maybe its the Australian guy who is the Veep.
2 of 6 | Posted by pixielated | Posted on March 28, 2009 10:15 PM
Oh, good call re: Olivia and Starkwood, Pixielated! There could be have been some forshadowing when Aaron interrupted her meeting with the man who wanted to know if she had the President's ear!
Could you imagine Hodges as President? That would be some funny shit.
3 of 6 | Posted by jjnoza | Posted on March 29, 2009 10:28 AM
Damn. I wish we could edit comments. I do know how to spell "forEshadowing".
4 of 6 | Posted by jjnoza | Posted on March 29, 2009 10:30 AM
Hmm...interesting theories.
My money would be on the VP or his staff being involved somehow.
I don't recall Kanin being involved in the campaign leak business other than having the President's back/being her chief adviser. I seem to recall the leak had to do with the opponent, who would have been Powers Booth. Olivia leaked something about him to the press. Kanin worked for him, didn't he? Maybe Olivia found out the "damaging" information from him and then leaked it to the press?
5 of 6 | Posted by Dogsnaxx | Posted on March 29, 2009 11:37 AM
"I seem to recall the leak had to do with the opponent, who would have been Powers Booth."
Yep, that's what was nagging at the back of my mind - thanks! And yeah, Kanin was Daniels' Secretary of Defense.
6 of 6 | Posted by jjnoza | Posted on March 29, 2009 8:15 PM