twist for twist's sake?

i have been an über-loyal fan of 24, that kiefer sutherland show on fox, since 2001.

or more precisely, the time it premiered its first episode. through the years, i have remained loyal, watching religiously every single week.

it was during season 1 where the show's writers revealed what would become the biggest twist in its history: the one involving nina myers. season after season after season followed, trying to one-up or beat that twist, and so far, the writers have not succeeded.

until tonight. i think.

unless that this sudden turn of event slash twist was conceived for twist's sake. i did not definitely see this coming. i am so looking forward to the upcoming episodes to see how the writers would tie the loose ends. and this season, we have quite a number.