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Jack Bauer is having another one of his "very bad days" in the second season of the groundbreaking real-time thriller 24. Once again the hours are ticking by with more guaranteed cliffhangers than a convention of mountain climbers. Holed up in a Los Angeles condo and estranged from his daughter, Jack is no longer on the government payroll; unfortunately for him, this small fact doesn't seem to matter to President David Palmer and the NSA, who call him back in to the CTU and give him 24 hours to infiltrate a terrorist organization that is planning to detonate a dirty bomb in the city of angels. All Jack wants is to get his daughter out of the city, unfortunately Kim's new employer, the abusive father of the child she is nannying, has other ideas.
Fans of the original won't be disappointed, as there are more than enough shock moments in the first few hours to hint at the climactic build-up to come, while newcomers can quickly get involved in the lives of Jack and his family. There are some new characters to bolster the veteran cast and, interestingly (although not surprisingly), Jack's character has taken an altogether darker, more psychopathic turn. The danger the characters find themselves in also has a much more global, not to mention topical, impetus, grounded as it is in the war against terrorism. Although the territory is more familiar this time around, this second season is just as much a high-tension, taut, adrenalin-fuelled ride as the first, and one that will have you glued to your TV for the next 24 hours. --Kristen Bowditch
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By Mi
Format:DVD
I have seen every Season of 24 and Season 2 is my favorite - a truly captivating story, packed with action. Kiefer Sutherland plays his role perfectly, he is very believable as CTU's No. 1 agent Jack Bauer.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I can't think of anything to say now that hasn't already been said. If you like suspense, action, and drama even to the slightest degee, buy this set and prepare to be glued to the TV.
The first season of '24' was something different and new. There had never been anything like it on television before, and the season was as much about experimentation as it was entertainment. How to keep the action up hour to hour, how to make it all 'real time', what should happen when, how to resolve it all in 24 hours...
At the end of the year, it proved to be a learning experience. Some things worked, some didn't. But the idea of another season was tricky from the get go. How can you rework the magic without falling in the same traps? How can you make the storyline more suspenseful (the first is hard to beat)? How do you explain what happened in the break from season 1 to 2 in an hour of real time? Fans had a lot to worry about that long summer. But November finally rolled around and old and new fans switched their sets on for what would be the first episode of an incredible year of TV.
But the second time around, the creators were all set and ready to go. Gone was the write-as-you-go style, the odd pacing, and the impossible scenarios. Everything was planned...hour by hour the pieces of the puzzle slowly fit into another...the plot growing larger. The intricacy of it all was amazing. The shocks were all inserted perfectly and at the right time, the action was well-paced, and the acting was better.
Season two learned from season one's mistakes, and proved to be a defining year in TV.
New fans were coming everyday to the Fox forum for the show. Spoilers were popping up everywhere. Ratings climbed.
Placing the show after "American Idol" certainly helped the ratings.
In the end, by the time the finale was aired in May, fans had become addicts to this adrenaline-pumping show.
When waiting 3 weeks for the new episode was hard, waiting months on end for the new season seemed harder.
We're still waiting. But for those of you wondering if this is all hype or if you should just save a few bucks...don't. You can hardly consider buying this set a waste of money. In fact, if you like suspense and action, it's as essential as food.
Pop in the disc and see what fans have been raving about, and remember we had to wait a week or sometimes 3 between those episodes!
Turn on and enjoy.
The only thing you have to lose is sleep because you won't be able to turn the damn thing off.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Kelvin H.
Format:DVD
Season 2 is probably the best of the three. This one is much more gripping and does not include farfetched moments such as sudden amnesia in Season One. Everything in season 2 is suspenseful; from finding the nuclear bomb to the 24th Amendment on President Palmer and the aftermath of the nuclear bomb. "24" is so ingenious in making everything so fresh and original in each episode despite following one guideline throughout the year which is to stop the bomb. The finale is much more exciting with a cliffhanger ending that makes you wish this show would be called "48." I can't wait until season 4 for more suspense that only "24" can deliver.
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Well done, but over the edge at times
Anthony, you shouldn't be so hard on Chris. People who talk about the "WORST (or BEST) ever, in history, etc. are either very young or use extremes for discription. Read more
Published on July 3 2004 by The Professor Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Entertaining
This is high-quality TV that makes other TV programs and even most movies look amateur by comparison. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004
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Chris doesn't know anything
Everyone out there that has read Chris' review, don't listen to him. Chances are Chris from St. Louis probably does not even know what he is talking about. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Anthony R. Nelson
1.0 out of 5 stars
In ten seconds the bomb will explode
This show is one of the worst in TV history come on it just plain sucks I predict in the Season Premier there will be some kind of Bomb it will take place in L.A. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 is the best military drama on TV.
24 is the best military drama on tv. I was first introduced to the incredible power of 24, when FX had the season two marathon. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by Anthony R. Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Season, Great DVD SET
Season 2 of "24" takes place right where season one left off. Dealing with the tragic death of his wife, Jack Bauer is
know confronted with more terrible news that sets up... Read more
know confronted with more terrible news that sets up... Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by Greg Zimmerman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, yes: but better than season one? You're on drugs...
Season two was indeed enjoyable. It was well-paced, with lots of twists and turns, some surprises and some good acting. Read more
Published on May 18 2004 by Tod Lancaster
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stars Great But Loses Momentum
I watched the two episode promo that came with another DVD and was instantly hooked. The problem is, the momentum in those first few episodes quickly petered out. Read more
Published on May 8 2004 by Woofgang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Day Two - This is really great stuff!
After watching Season One on CD I didn't think it could be improved upon. Season Two rose to the occasion. It is even better than Season One. Good guys - bad guys - Who's who? Read more
Published on May 7 2004 by Bob Chamberlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely Interesting Scenario
A nuclear bomb is going to be detonated in Los Angeles. A former Counter Terrorist Unit agent is reactivated to eliminate the threat -- and the chase is on. Read more
Published on May 6 2004 by J. Reynolds
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