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24: Season One

Kiefer Sutherland (Actor), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Actor), Bryan Spicer (Director), Davis Guggenheim (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (372 customer reviews)

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Such a simple idea--yet so fiendishly complex in the execution. 24, as surely everyone knows by now, is a thriller that takes places over 24 hours, midnight to midnight, in 24 one-hour episodes (well, 45-minute episodes if you subtract the commercials). Everything takes place in real time, which means no flashbacks, no flash-forwards, no handy time-dissolves. Every strand of the plot has to be dovetailed and interlocked so things happen just when they should, in the right amount of time. Not that easy.

Creator Robert Cochran and his team of writers and directors have done an impressive job of putting the jigsaw together and keeping the tension ratcheted up high, as federal agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) runs around L.A. trying to stall an assassination attempt on an African American presidential candidate and rescue his wife and daughter from the clutches of the Balkan baddies. Twists, turns, revelations, and cliffhangers are tossed at us with satisfying regularity. It's not perfect: we get some hokey plot devices (instant amnesia, anybody?); the final twist makes no sense whatsoever; there are altogether too many huggy family moments; and as for Dennis Hopper's "Serbian" accent....

Even so, this is undeniably mold-breaking TV. Sutherland, rescuing his career from the doldrums in one heroic leap, fully deserves his Golden Globe. Sets and locations are artfully deployed, and Sean Callery's score is a powerful, brooding presence. Like Murder One and The Sopranos, 24 is one of those series that future TV thrillers will be measured against. --Philip Kemp

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You gotta start somewhere Aug 29 2007
By Virus
Format:DVD
In retrospect, this season of 24 is one of the weaker ones. It gets its due credit for being the first however. You can see how the show is still playing with some of the ideas that the writers had whirling around (the intro sequence even changes after a couple of episodes).

The story is a little over the top, but as later seasons of 24 prove...that's to be expected with this series. Characters come and go, there are surprise twists and turns, traitors/double agents etc. Anyone looking for a TV serial action-drama with the feel of a hollywood blockbuster should check out 24.

**If you're looking for a more realistic take on the spy/intelligence community check out the BBC series "MI-5" aka "Spooks" in the UK.**
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24 hours to go... Nov 7 2010
By K. Roy TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
for a long time this has been one of my favourite shows. Incredibly paced, great acting and most important, believable characters. Each season of the show is 24 episodes highlighting a continuous 24 hour span in the life of CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) agent Jack Bauer. Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is an emotional actor who wears his heart on his sleeve. Sure he may at times be over the top (during interrogations) but that is part of the fun in the series.

At the conclusion of each episode they usually leave you with a scenario that always makes you want to watch just one more episode...damn cliffhangers ;)

Kiefer is backed up by a great/memorable cast of characters that you'll find yourself more drawn into with each passing episode. Dennis Haysbert, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Xander Berkeley to name a few. The first few seasons of 24 were something really special (before the show slowly went off rails). It easily ranks up there with Lost season 1 & 2 as some of the best hours to ever be seen on television
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Outstanding Nov 22 2005
By D. Ross
Format:DVD
This show is just amazing. I started watching at the start of season 3. After about two episodes. I rushed out to buy the first season, and I wasn't disappointed. If you want to start watching 24 BUY THIS DVD FIRST. You won't regret it.
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Most recent customer reviews
I might not be objective....I just love 24
If you are a fan of 24, you already know that it's great. If you are not or never seen 24, buy this first season and if you like this kind of action, you will be hooked.
Published on Aug 28 2009 by Josee Begin
Too many expendables
The writers just went overboard on the twists and turns of this series. Maybe it work its popularity mainly from viewers seeing a segment every other week. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2005
Amazing thriller
I was glued to my TV set from DVD #1 to DVD #6. Non-stop, interesting and riveting plot. The best drama series I have ever seen. Great cast too.
Published on Feb 19 2005 by J. Donato
dodgy filming
Great show, some questionable plots and twists. Am I the only one who noticed on at least 2 occasions film crew members accidently being in the shot? Read more
Published on Jan 17 2005 by R P Chester
I wasted '24' hours I'll never get back
To say i feel like my intelligence was insulted would be the greatest understatement possible. This was a great (COPIED) idea (a drama occurring in real time) that went wrecklessly... Read more
Published on July 7 2004 by "papa_t_bear"
Terrific
This is TV at its finest. Bravo to Kiefer Sutherland for taking a chance on the "small screen". For him, federal agent Jack Bauer is the role of a lifetime. Read more
Published on July 6 2004
Captivating! My Wife and I couldn't Stop Watching.
My Cousin brought this over and I must admit I wasn't in any hurry to watch it. It took me a week before I could muster up the courage to watch an episode. Read more
Published on July 2 2004 by Ryan A. Sawyer
This series is great!
This series is the best series I have ever seen. It is total non-stop action with no rest. There was so many things going on at once. It's stressful. Read more
Published on July 1 2004
More Plausible Than Season 2, Though Less Captivating.
The "24" series, for those who don't know yet, is one of the best things to happen to television in years. That sounds cheesy, but it's true. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by Woofgang
Fantastic series
If you have not yet bought or watched 24, i would seriously recommend you to go and buy it. It is simply fantastic. The story line is incredibly gripping and intense. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by Mr. Lee
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