Jack Bauer (played by Kiefer Sutherland) is a protagonist in 24.
Central protagonist and senior CTU agent protecting the U.S. from terrorist plots in real-time episodes. He frequently operates outside standard protocols to save innocents, faces personal tragedies, confronts ethical dilemmas, and clashes with government officials and foreign adversaries across multiple seasons. Chloe O'Brian (played by Mary Lynn Rajskub) is a protagonist in 24.
Audrey Raines (played by Kim Raver) appears in 24.
Daughter of Secretary of Defense James Heller and Jack Bauer's romantic partner. She is kidnapped by terrorists in Season 4, forcing Jack to use unorthodox methods to save her, which leads to long-term consequences for both Jack and the United States. David Palmer (played by Dennis Haysbert) appears in 24.
Initially a presidential candidate targeted for assassination in Season 1, he later becomes President of the United States. He faces threats to his presidency, navigates international crises, and deals with personal scandals while relying on Jack Bauer's protection. Kate Morgan (played by Yvonne Strahovski) appears in 24.
Tony Almeida (played by Carlos Bernard) appears in 24.
Nina Myers (played by Sarah Clarke) appears in 24.
James Heller (played by William Devane) appears in 24.
Initially serves as Secretary of Defense and Jack's boss in Season 4. He is later sworn in as President of the United States, becoming a target for assassination attempts and drone attacks in London.
24 (2001) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Jack Bauer
(played by Kiefer Sutherland) — protagonist
Central protagonist and senior CTU agent protecting the U.S. from terrorist plots in real-time episodes. He frequently operates outside standard protocols to save innocents, faces personal tragedies,...
Chloe O'Brian
(played by Mary Lynn Rajskub) — protagonist
Audrey Raines
(played by Kim Raver) — supporting
Daughter of Secretary of Defense James Heller and Jack Bauer's romantic partner. She is kidnapped by terrorists in Season 4, forcing Jack to use unorthodox methods to save her, which leads to long-ter...
David Palmer
(played by Dennis Haysbert) — supporting
Initially a presidential candidate targeted for assassination in Season 1, he later becomes President of the United States. He faces threats to his presidency, navigates international crises, and deal...
Kate Morgan
(played by Yvonne Strahovski) — supporting
Tony Almeida
(played by Carlos Bernard) — supporting
Nina Myers
(played by Sarah Clarke) — supporting
James Heller
(played by William Devane) — supporting
Initially serves as Secretary of Defense and Jack's boss in Season 4. He is later sworn in as President of the United States, becoming a target for assassination attempts and drone attacks in London.
Kate Warner
(played by Sarah Wynter) — supporting
Renee Walker
(played by Annie Wersching) — supporting
Curtis Manning
(played by Roger Cross) — supporting
Bill Buchanan
(played by James Morrison) — supporting
Michelle Dessler
(played by Reiko Aylesworth) — supporting
Wayne Palmer
(played by D. B. Woodside) — supporting
Aaron Pierce
(played by Glenn Morshower) — supporting
Mark Boudreau
(played by Tate Donovan) — cameo
Mike Novick
(played by Jude Ciccolella) — minor
Charles Logan
(played by Gregory Itzin) — minor
George Mason
(played by Xander Berkeley) — cameo
Milo Pressman
(played by Eric Balfour) — cameo
Key Relationships
Jack Bauer → Chloe O'Brian
(Lifelong Confidante)
Jack Bauer → David Palmer
(Political Ally)
Jack Bauer → Bill Buchanan
(CTU Director)
Jack Bauer → Tony Almeida
(Trusted Partner)
Tony Almeida → Michelle Dessler
(Married Partners)
Jack Bauer → Audrey Raines
(Romantic Partner)
Jack Bauer → Michelle Dessler
(CTU Operations Lead)
Tony Almeida → Nina Myers
(Intimate Rivals)
Jack Bauer → Charles Logan
(Corrupt President)
David Palmer → Wayne Palmer
(Brothers)
Jack Bauer → Nina Myers
(Betrayal and Rivalry)
James Heller → Audrey Raines
(Father and Daughter)
Jack Bauer → James Heller
(Secretary of Defense)
David Palmer → Charles Logan
(Political Rivals)
James Heller → Charles Logan
(Power Struggle)
Story Analysis
Architectural breakdown of the nine-season real-time thriller spanning political, personal, and global crises.
Plot Progression
Seasons 1-2: Foundations of Crisis
Seasons 3-4: Betrayal and Escalation
Seasons 5-6: Corruption and Consequences
Seasons 7-8: Covert Warfare and Espionage
Season 9: Final Reckoning
24 (2001) · 7.8/10 · action-adventure, crime, drama
