A fallen villain meets quiet justice in one of the show’s most haunting exits
Summary
– Jonas Hodges is covertly removed from protective custody under a new identity
– His fate is sealed in a chillingly calm exchange with a handler
– The scene underscores 24’s theme of justice delivered off the books
Jonas Hodges was a monster of Day 7. But when his time came, it didn’t end with gunfire or explosions — just silence, paperwork, and a false identity.
In one of 24’s most underrated yet unforgettable scenes, Hodges is no longer the loud-mouthed power broker, but “Mr. Tippett,” being quietly relocated under government protection. His new handler, Mr. Sullivan, begins erasing his old life. The first step? Confiscating his wallet and even a simple photograph, any link to his identity.
“You like your job, Mr. Sullivan?” Hodges asks, clearly gauging his handler’s ambition. “Maybe you and I can do some work together someday.”
It’s classic Hodges — arrogant, manipulative, and still clinging to influence even when cornered. But the response is restrained and procedural. “Sign here to acknowledge the transfer.”
It’s a cold, bureaucratic close to a man responsible for terrorism on American soil. No fanfare. No redemption. Just a hollow new name and the faint suggestion that judgment will come — if not in this life, then the next.
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