Search - 24: Season One on DVD

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M. K. Hammour | France | 04/14/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Where do you start with reviewing the action-thriller series that has defined a decade? With the main man himself, Jack Bauer. Kiefer Sutherland, in the role he was born to play, shines as America's most deadly counter-terrorist agent. Due to the nature of the show, the main cast changes frequently due to character death and betrayal, but no matter who is by his side, Sutherland gives Emmy-award winning displays throughout the seven seasons and film.

How does 24 work? Each season is set in one 24 hour day. There are 24 episodes, each lasting one hour of "real time" in Jack Bauer's life. These aren't your average days however, they are filled to the brink with terrorism, explosions, conflict and anger. The ideas come from real world fears, including threats of assassinations, nuclear bombs, pathogen outbreaks, suicide bombers and more. Although some of the latter seasons do recycle old ideas with a fresh twist, the writer's have always come up with new ways to shock the audiences. Viewers have lost days and weeks following the traumatising events in 24, with many intending to watch one episode and eventually turning off the TV after completing their 4th or 5th, it really is like a book you can't put down.
I seriously recommend it!"

If you enjoy intrigue, "24" is the Best TV Show Ever!

Gwenevere Richardson | Houston, TX | 12/28/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For several years, I've heard that "24" was a good show, but since I pretty much gave up on weekly television shows several years ago (due to a busy schedule, an inability to keep up with the programming times and the dearth of good material), I had never watched one episode. At Thanksgiving dinner this year, my stepdaughter told me it was a great show that she thought I would enjoy. I purchased Season 1 on her recommendation. It's been five weekends since then, I've purchased a season each week, and I can't get enough. It is simply the best television ever, completely absorbing with compelling characters. My husband and I are both totally addicted. I've purchased the seasons one at a time. We usually start on Friday night, watch for chunks of hours at a time and are done by Sunday evening.

Jack Bauer (played by Keifer Sutherland) is an excellent, multi-dimensional character. Patriotic, morally grounded, yet with human frailties. I've only seen Sutherland in one film (Flatliners) and had no idea about his acting abilities, which are simply superb in "24."

I also love David Palmer's character (played by Dennis Haysbert). He possesses the qualities I believe most of us would like to see in our President. It is also prescient that Palmer plays the first Black president on television, several years before Barack Obama was elected. I see several similarities (other than the type of woman who plays the first lady) -- it's almost like a premonition.

After watching Season 1, I was curious as to whether or not the intensity and strong storyline could be maintained over time. I just finished Season 5 today and have already purchased Season 6. I haven't been disappointed yet and each season is so good, that I really can't pick a favorite. My only caution would be that I would never want to watch the show as a weekly activity. I wouldn't be able to wait seven days for the next episode. For Season 8 (which starts in January), I'll just wait until the DVD comes out toward mid to late-2010."