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Advantages: Different, well acted, good action, great story.
Disadvantages: Too long for some people, addictive!

...The later seasons of 24 pushed the boundaries of belief too far and they've really ran the legs off the idea. This, the first series, though was brilliant. Different, well written, nail biting and introduced us to a new action hero, Jack Bauer. Each of the 24 episodes covers one hour of the plot in real time (Allowing for commercial breaks) and follows the story as it develops around a number of the characters. For those who do not know, Jack Bauer ...
...also filmed in real time, 24 took it to a new level with the sheer depth of story. Managing to keep up the action and the suspense across the different stories for the whole 24 episodes is really something. Espescially in the early hours, where many well written pieces of story come together without a hitch. None of the performances would win an Oscar but they are all very solid. I espescially like Dennis Haysbert (The Unit) as David Palmer. His ... Read review

Advantages: Fast moving, thrilling
Disadvantages: none, scary though!

...work to watch my new 24 box set in 1 sitting! I got plenty of supplies to keep me going for the day; pizza, cidar, doritos and dip!! I first got into 24 during the first series, however I missed some episodes and it wasn't till the second series that I watched every week. I saw this box set in Tesco for £24!! At just £1 per hour, I thought it was too good to miss... 24 is a creative, revolutionary television program - '24' (representing the number ...
...has lead to a favourite 24 drinking game amongst fans! You down a shot every time he says it - and in extreme situations like chase sequences, Jack sometimes says 'Damn it, damn it' as Keifer Sutherland knows about this game and wants to get the fans steamin! Here are some of the best quotes from this season... Quotes: Jack Bauer: You can look the other way once, and it's no big deal, except it makes it easier for you to compromise the next time, ... Read review

Advantages: Original and exciting
Disadvantages: series two: Kim

...I say, we were amazed. 24 has all the makings of a superb series and the first season is full of twists and revelations that had me surprised until the very end. Ok, I will get to the point now, 24 is a real time epic which focuses on the life of CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) agent Jack Bauer in Los Angeles. Each episode focuses on one hour in his very eventful day. We meet characters that we don't know if we can trust them or not, we meet terrorists ...
...Los Angeles within the next 24 hours. Jack finds himself reluctantly being dragged back into the life of a CTU agent. The President of the United States has been informed of the nuclear threat and it is the first time in his term of office he has had to deal with terrorists. Will he survive the day? Will he help Jack in his time of need? Will he do what's necessary to save the city of Angels? In this series we are greeted with old and new characters, ... Read review

Advantages: Truly Addictive!! Amazing entertainment without leaving the house :) !!!
Disadvantages: Not good if you have other things needing to be done!

...action packed and adrenaline pumping 24 hour ride through a TV drama series ever! Most of which i watched whilst trying to eat - the food usually got left though! (good for anyone on a diet!) Each episode, lasting one hour in real time, focuses on one hour of (Counter Terroist Unit) Agent, Jack Bauers (Kiefer Sutherland) day in which there is a terrorist attack on America. Each season makes up a whole 24 hours in which there are several unexpected ...
...over the most action packed 24 in the history of life and has to be my favourite overall!! SEASON 2: This season takes place 18 months after the first, after Senetor David Palmer has been elected. It begins with Jack, crumbling with emotion being told he is needed to return to CTU, he is the only person trusted by the Senetor who, in the middle of spending a day in the country with his family, has been informed of a potential threat to national ... Read review

Advantages: Exciting, gripping, unconventional
Disadvantages: Can get a little samey sometimes, Kim Bauer is very annoying!

24 is a series which takes place over 24 hours and each episode covers one hour. There have been five seasons to date and it has been a very successful show both in America and worldwide. Jack Bauer is a federal agent who works for the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU). He is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each series of 24 covers a different threat faced by the USA. Jack Bauer and his Counter Terrorist Unit are asked to help handle ...
...Bauer is its supporting cast. The CTU staff all have their own individual characters and quirks and the President of the USA is a very powerful and charasmatic figure. The villains are well drawn in shades of grey and are never charactures. It is a drama that takes itself seriously and doesn't dumb down to its audience. ... Read review