Season 3 is excellent. Gripping, a lot of plot twists, and non stop action and tension make for compelling viewing. The villain is also excellent. There are shades of bond, die hard and the best of other franchises. The stakes are high. Sutherland gives one of his best performances in season 3 and there is no better modern day action hero in TV. Still to this date- 2022, 24 season 3 is ahead of its time.

The supporting cast is excellent as well- led by Dennis haysbert as President Palmer, Carlos bernard as Almeida, and even DB woodside- the president's brother who is introduced as his new chief of staff.

The political subplots add drama and intrigue to the overall final product.