Eight Days



Eight Days is a special feature found on the Season Eight DVD.

Jack Bauer: Evolution of a Hero
Brad Turner complements Kiefer Sutherland's portrayal of Jack Bauer as clips show Jack in action through the years. Jon Cassar comments about the intricate details of his character that have been explored in close to 200 episodes, and Stephen Hopkins talks of Kiefer's abilities, as do Robert Cochran and Joel Surnow. Kiefer himself comments that he has spent a quarter of his life doing this show, the best of his life.



Turner says that Jack has been an iconic American hero because you could relate him; his shortcomings and failures. Kiefer says that Jack believes he is right, and going to do what needs to be done. David Fury talks of the history of Jack, and how he has changed since we first meet him. "Jack believed in the system and government". Kiefer says that Jack had great respect for David Palmer, beyond a desire to protect him. It was a great foundation for Jack to always go back to. This is contracted to President Charles Logan. This made Jack open to the realities of the world. Chip Johannessen talks of the traitorous nature of the people around Jack during Season 5, which led him to a transition. He questioned a lot of the things he did; he had a great moral dilemma. Kiefer says about how he bypassed the law to do what he thought was right. Sean Callery talks of Jack's great sacrifices. Jack was really battered by Season 8; he had everything taken away from him. They always happen in the course of him trying to help the country.

The writers and produces talk of Kiefer's commitment to the role and how nobody knew the character like he did. Creators Cochran and Surnow talk about how obvious it was to pick Kiefer for the role over others. They say that he had often played the villan and so he brought the anger to the role. "He sets a tone that makes everyone happy to come to work." Rodney Charters talks of how involved Kiefer was in all elements of the production process. Editor Scott Powell said, "he can sell an outrageous scenario like no other actor I know." DB Woodside: "The intensity that Kiefer brings is unlike anything that's on television." Callery talks of how inspiring he is to score for.

Manny Coto says that Jack will be an iconic character in American culture, and Paul Gadd comments that it has been fascinating to watch him for eight years. "He is going to feel Jack Bauer in his bones for a long time," Brad Turner said. Kiefer says he is grateful for all the fans for watching for the last eight years.