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24 - Season Two Customer Reviews (16 - 18 of 44 Reviews)

Not as Unpredictable as the 1st, but Doesn't Disappoint
Personally, amidst the hype 24's sequel season had received, I was somewhat skeptical that Season 2 could outdo the riveting success that was Season 1. After watching Season 2 in its entirety, it was somewhat of a letdown, but nonetheless, it delivered the same suspense and thrills the first one dished out.

The second season takes place 18 months after the events of the first season and it ranges from 8:00pm to 8:00am. Jack Bauer, played wonderfully by Kiefer Sutherland, returns as a broken man, obviously because of the Season 1 finale. Kim has disowned Jack and he finds himself lonely and distraught. Meanwhile, David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert), who ran in the presidential primary in Season 1, is the new commander-in-chief of the United States. President Palmer calls Bauer back on duty, on a dangerous mission to thwart the detonation of a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles. Bauer has the dark mentality of a rogue, feeling as if he has nothing to live for. In short, Bauer is a good guy, thinking more like a bad guy. With each hour, Bauer discovers the government conspiracy behind the terrorist threat and it all leads up to the final hour, where Bauer must in essence, save Palmer's presidency and the world, for that matter.

The second season of 24 seems to reflect the touchy, changing times and further onward into the waning hours, it reflects the social and political problems of the world today. Despite the influenced plot and the relatively predictable line of events, 24 carries on the quality of the first season. The cast, especially Sutherland and Haysbert, is stellar as usual and of course, the nail-biting developments and tone are awesome and cerebral. For those just new to the phenomenon of 24, I advise that you watch Season 1 first before this second set because your understanding of the story is greatly enhanced.

The Clock is Ticking... Again
If you thought the first season was explosive and intense, wait until you get a load of "24: Season Two." Filled with non-stop thrills, chills, excitement, devastating turn-of-events, tragedy and action, this second season proves to be a better success over the first one. Make sure you've strapped your seatbelt in and prepare for one hell of a ride.

It's been well over a year since the horrible events that happened to Jack Bauer and his family. Not working for CTU anymore, Jack's life is a complete mess because he constantly blames himself for what happened to them. Things drastically change when he gets a phone call from the President, telling him that there's a nuclear bomb that is set to go off in Los Angeles at any time during the day. Bauer goes back to work for CTU and is once again faced with a 24-hour catastrophe that could very well bring the next World War.

Again, I was hooked right after the first episode and wanted to watch more. It's great to watch the season for the first time on DVD because you can watch as many episodes as you like. I don't know if I could just watch one episode a week. If you thought the first season was a real nail-biter, trust me, you haven't seen anything yet. The second season offers more twists and turns that will make your body ache in every place. You're afraid to watch, fearing that the worst could happen... but, you still do. That's the kind of effect this show has on you.

Be warned (again), this is NOT an easy show to watch. Anything bad you think can happen most likely will. They do not let you off easy with this show. You will see some terrible things. I'm shocked that this isn't on HBO instead of Fox, as I think they get away with a lot of stuff. Then again, that's what's so great about it. It literally breaks all of the rules. The show gets very disturbing and hard to watch. Just be prepared.

The DVD set this time around is EXCELLENT; offering more features than before. The show is widescreen, which really gives you the impression that you're watching a real movie. The picture and sound quality is great, especially for a TV show. Extra features included are over 40 deleted scenes, commentary for selected shows, featurettes and more. There's even a 7th disk included that is dedicated to bonus material. A great package, in my humble opinion.

"24: Season Two" is an addicting joy-ride that will leave you sweating and shaking. It is almost impossible to only watch one episode; you're going to want to watch them all! "24" is really an outstanding show that pushes the envelope every step of the way. Get ready and expect the unexpected and think the unthinkable. This is a rough and unpredictable ride that will leave you wanting more.

www.filmwiseguy.funtigo.com
Season 2 is probably the best of the three. This one is much more gripping and does not include farfetched moments such as sudden amnesia in Season One. Everything in season 2 is suspenseful; from finding the nuclear bomb to the 24th Amendment on President Palmer and the aftermath of the nuclear bomb. "24" is so ingenious in making everything so fresh and original in each episode despite following one guideline throughout the year which is to stop the bomb. The finale is much more exciting with a cliffhanger ending that makes you wish this show would be called "48." I can't wait until season 4 for more suspense that only "24" can deliver.

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