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 bad guys.

In the second season, Jack is no longer on the government payroll; unfortunately for him, this small fact doesn't seem to matter to the president 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. 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.

Greatest Show On Earth

24 is the best! I have not missed one episode thats how dramatic and exciting this show really is. If you watch just one episode you will be hooked I GUARANTEE. Kiefer Sutherland is like the perfect person to play Jack Bauer. Season 1 I thought was the best but 2-4 run close. I was alittle disapointed with all the gossip that was going through CTU everyone had to know everyone elses business but get passed that. This is the best series that I know of. I have sat down and watch other weekely shows but I would miss one or two episodes just didnt keep my interest like 24 does. Seriously if you havent watched this show take my advise get the DVDs and take a few days and watch you wont be disapointed.

Jack Bauer is Awesome

This is the best television show ever, it is my favorite show of all time. 24 is one of a kind experience, it's hard to explain but once you watch it you'll be hooked. Trust me, it's that freaking good. No other show or movie can compare to 24. Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) and his team at CTU will ruin your life b/c you'll want to watch it at all times.

The ability to watch all 3 seasons back to back is an awesome treat. The DVDs are awesome with good production values and tons of extra features, etc. This is not, I repeat not a waste of money even to a starving college student like myself. Buy it!

Well written, well acted, and perfect stories

24 is an action packed, fast paced tv show. This is one tv show that can distract somebody from their dalily activities because they are wondering what will happen next week. I can't watch the episodes on tv because I cant wait week to week to see what will happen so I buy the DVDs so I can have a marathon and at the end of watching all of them feel satisfied and I can concentrate on my school work.