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24 - Season One Customer Reviews (10 - 12 of 44 Reviews)

IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS - DON'T READ THESE REVIEWS
I recently watched this first season of 24 and absolutely enjoyed myself. With each episode, I couldn't wait to check out the next one...and the next...and the next.
I was curious to read what others thought about this series...particularly this first season, so I came here when I was part-way into the season, and started reading. Bad mistake!
While MOST members posted acceptable reviews, there were WAY too many that posted information about things that happened in the season, without stating that there were "SPOILERS AHEAD". Needless to say, the rest of the season had few surprises in store for me.
One writer suggests using the fast forward button on your remote to speed the series along. I suggest you instead just "fast forward" past ALL of these reviews and instead, sit down and enjoy the series on your own. You won't be disappointed.
In fact...you'll be surprised by every new twist thrown at you, instead of watching and thinking "Gee, I wonder when that part that I read about is going to happen?"
If you're still reading, suffice it to say that there is a LOT of entertainment for the money in this set of DVDs. I can't wait to see Season 2...especially the episode where what's-his-name gets killed. Just kidding. I know NOTHING about season 2 and I'm going to keep it that way until I'm done watching it. I learned the hard way with this season.
Skip these reviews and enjoy!

One of the most exciting shows on TV...
This show is pulse-pounding good fun.It starts when Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) getting called in to work while his daughter is sneaking out.The rest flys by until you can't catch your breath.The story twists and turns until you finally get to the payoff where your jaw drops in all that you've seen.The acting is top-notch and the action is awesome.You will want to watch this a disc at a time and by the time your done you might be late for work...but it'll be worth it.Just get ready because Season 2 is even better.

Ideal for drinking games
There is just enough drama and action in this series to keep you popping in additional discs and staying up far too late watching things unfold. Unfortunately, the flaws are so laughable that it's hard to take the experience very seriously. If you can stand Dennis Hopper sounding like a Mexican trying a Russian accent in order to sound Serbian, look past "my winning 3-pointer over DePaul" from a guy who would have been in college far prior to the 3 point rule being adopted, and if you can get yourself into a marathon 18 hours of viewing, this can be fun.

Some suggestions, however: the series is too flawed to be taken seriously, so have plenty of beer available to drink every time Jack uses his telephone. Not many will make it to the 3rd hour. Especially if you throw back a shot when he says, "hey, it's me." A special bonus should be available everytime a character addresses the Senator-to-be-President with "with all due respect."

After hour 14 or so, we were just looking for the big finish, which was fairly disappointing. Obviously Jack is going to go ape in some big finale gun fight, but if you want real action, nothing tops "Unforgiven" or "Open Range." I expected more of our Special Forces Rogue At-All-Costs Secret Agent, and for some reason I expected more from Dennis Hopper, who definitely goes out with a whimper.

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