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24 is just to addictive
24 follows the story of Jack Baur, an inactive Counter Terrorism Unit agent. At the present time a nuclear bomb has been smuggled into Los Angeles and its set to off today. The only person that can get the job done is Jack Baur. Each episode represents one hour in the day and during this time you get to see the different situations each character experiences.

After hearing all the buzz about how great 24 was I decided to check it out for myself. After I saw the first episode I could not believe at how good this series was. After each episode I was tempted to the watch the next and then next. This probably one of the most captivating series that when its over you'll be eagerly anticipating the next season, especially after the huge cliffhanger in the last episode. This show has it all great plot, the most interesting characters, and enough government conspiracies & action to keep you on the edge of your seats.*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*

Day Runner
The second season of the real time action series, 24, continued to surprise and delight, with it's epic storyline. As the "next" day begins, 18 months have passed...Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is still mourning the death of his wife. He no longer works for The Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and is estranged from his daughter Kim (Elisha Cuthbert). David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert) has been elected President and is divorced from his wife Sherry (Penny Johnson Jerald).

U.S. Intellegence learns that terrorists are planning to detonate a nuclear bomb within the next 24 hours in Los Angeles. The President contacts CTU chief, George Mason (Xander Berkeley), and asks him to put Bauer on the case. At first, Jack is reluctant, but agrees, once the full scope of the situation is determined. As the investigation begins, Jack discovers that someone out of the past, may hold the key to finding the bomb

The strength of 24 doesn't lie with its "real time" hook. Instead, it has to do with its strong cast, multi-layered storylines and cinema style action. As intense as actor Kiefer Sutherland made Jack last season, he manages to out do himself in season 2. He plays Bauer like a hero--but a human hero. Haysbert is great as Palmer, who also is a strong presence, and makes a fine Commander in Chief. The writer's found believable ways to bring Nina Myers (Sarah Clarke) and Sherry back. Throwing these two ladies into the mix was genius. Another fine, yet risky move, was using Middle Eastern terrorists as a plot point. This allows for a story that is timely. The folks behind 24 rarely make a mistake. And when they do, it's never that major a blunder. The only problems I had in year two--Some of the character arc for Kim seemed a bit out there and very cliched. Here's hoping that the days of her being stalked by wild animals and psychos are over. I also could have done without the casting of actor Kevin Dillon, as someone who befriends Kim, thanks though, to the rest of cast, I can forgive that faux paux. Michelle Forbes, Sarah Wynter, Harris Yullin, Jude Ciccolella, Carlos Bernard, and Reiko Aylesworth, among others, create quite a tapetsry of memorable characters for the year 2 storyline.

The seven disc DVD box set includes the complete season, and after being let down by the extras for the first season DVD's, I can gladly say the extras here are much better this time out. Six episodes have solid audio commentary tracks. Most of the main cast can be heard, as can series creators Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran; drector of 10 hours, Jon Cassar; and co Executive Producer Howard Gordon. Each of the first six dics also has a handfull of deleted/alternate scenes. The 7th disc includes 3 cool featurettes: "On the Button: The Destruction of CTU," "Making of an Episode: Production," "Making of an Episode: Post-Production", a couple of multi-angle scene studies, all 44 deleted scenes are presented again, this time they can be viewed with optional commentary from Cassar, fellow episode director Rodney Charters and Gordon. The show is presented in widescreen and rounding it all out is a synopsis booklet of year two.

With another thrilling "day" now history, and more to come, 24 continues to be "must see" TV If you are not watching the show...what are you waiting for? Now's the time...If you are a loyal viewer, the set is a must have. The clock contnues to tick...

Day Two: Countdown to Destruction
...And the countdown is on! One of the compelling themes that runs through 24 is the idea that someone, somewhere, is always running out of time. That's a notion that we can all identify with on many levels. Throw in a nuclear bomb scheduled to be detonated somewhere in Los Angeles, a group of renegade terrorists who control the bomb and a retired agent with a tragic past, and you've got a recipe for suspense, action and the unexpected. The major strength of 24 has always been its ability to be twisted and unpredictable. Although some of the surprises aren't as shocking as those in the first season of the show, there are more than enough to ratchet up the tension in this drama until the viewer's nerves become taught with anticipation. Kiefer Sutherland proved himself a top-notch actor in the first season of this unique series and he returns as Federal Agent Jack Bauer. Bauer is a man haunted by his own demons; the tragic death of his wife and the estrangement of his daughter Kim. The last thing he wants to do is help his old friends at CTU with another mission. But he can't bring himself to say no to President David Palmer when he is asked to help hunt down a nuclear bomb somewhere in L.A. Jack is dragged into the middle of it all and finds himself working undercover with a McVeigh-like group of domestic terrorists, a path that will ultimately lead him to a forced alliance with his arch nemesis, Nina Myers (Sarah Clark), the traitor who killed Jack's wife in the explosive finale of season one. The scenes between jack and Nina are probably the most electrifying and intense during the course of the day. Once they worked as partners and lovers, and now they must track down the bomb with an ever-present sense of murderous ferocity between them. Meanwhile, Palmer (Dennis Haysbert), must deal with a conspiracy within his own administration, lead by those who seek to remove him from power any way they can. Things become more complicated when Palmer's duplicitous ex wife, Sherry (Penny Johnson Jerald), arrives on the scene claiming to have information that will help the President during this crisis. Other familiar faces return from the first season, including the rye Tony Almeda (Carlos Bernard), the loyal Mike Novick (Jude Ciccolella) and the apathetic George Mason (Xander Berkeley). Mason was a minor character during the previous season, but his role in this day's events becomes important as he is forced to face his own destiny. We also meet a young lady who is about to marry a Middle Eastern businessman who may or not be a terrorist. The weakest plot thread throughout Day Two involves Kim Bauer (Elisha Cuthbert). Many fans found her exploits annoying during the first season when she was more central to the story, but during this day of building terror, she seems to serve as little more than filler as she tries to help a little girl flea Los Angeles and her abusive father. The purpose of the writers seems to be to put Kim in every conceivable terrifying scenario, from a hostage situation in a convenience store to an unexpected encounter in the woods with a cougar. Still, while they are irritating, the Kim story line doesn't detract from the excellent suspense of the other major plots as Jack hunts down the nuclear bomb and tries to prevent a war from being waged by the U.S. in the Middle East. The real-time format in which each episode represents one hour in this day-long period may create implausibility at times, but its easy to forgive the writers when the tension is razor sharp.

The extras in this DVD package are superb and are far superior to the meager offerings of the Season One set. We are given 44 deleted scenes that can be branched into the shows, episode commentary from all major stars and producers and three behind-the-scenes documentaries that take up an entire bonus disk. The picture quality is excellent and the sound is in clear Dolby 5.1 dynamics. Many fans have compared the two seasons and there seems to be a split decision as to which one is better. While I personally lean a bit more toward season one as the better story offering, both seasons are excellent and I encourage every viewer to check out both packages and decide for yourself. Whether you prefer season one or two, you won't be disappointed with either. It is well worth the money you would invest to own the box set. Once you start watching, you won't be able to stop. Like the previous season, 24 is one hell of a wild ride from start to finish.

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