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Summary: the redemption of television
Review: I have felt, as did so many of the other reviewers here, that current television programming quality may slowly be circling the drain. The one shining beacon of hope on the landscape is the Fox series "24", a show clearly in another league-heads and shoulders in quality above the rest of the current crop of television offerings.I never paid much attention to "24" during the 1st season; upon hearing about it from others I decided to watch a couple of season 2 episodes, and was understandably confused. Upon receiving the Season 1 DVD set for Christmas, I plunged in, watching 4 to 6 episodes at a time! In fact, I feel that the best way to watch this set is to view 4 or so episodes at a time; that way you get continuity and yet don't experience total emotional burnout. :) I am a long-time fan of international espionage stories as well as those about political intrigue; I appreciate the works of Tom Clancy, Nelson de Mille and John LeCarre, as well as the great political novels by Allen Drury. "24" seems to blend international intrigue, military might, political gamesmanship and basic law enforcement stories with aplomb, moving seamlessly from one world to the next and back again, while creating new and unexpected alliances between. No punches are pulled where the depravity of man is at issue; the evil ones here are ruthlessly cruel and thoroughly corrupt in their pursuit of their agendas. This helps to create the overwhelming sense of dread and hopelessness which characterizes Jack Bauer's mood throughout the entire series (and overwhelms the sympathetic viewer as well). The musical underscore by Sean Callery is first-rate. Fans of television's La Femme Nikita series may recognize similarities with Mr. Callery's scores for that show. (Being a composer myself, it is always rewarding to come upon a new voice in the field.) Mr. Callery blends orchestral muscle and lyrical emotional depth with contemporary drum loops and percussion soundscapes to communicate an urgency and a global feel that support the spy-terrorism-intrigue setting with great success. I cannot say enough about "24"-I highly recommend it to anyone!
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Summary: TV doesn't get any better
Review: Since season five of the X-Files I've been largely disinterested in TV watching. I have a huge collection of movies, all on DVD, and that's what I liked to watch until one day I didn't feel like watching a movie and decided to tune in to Fox just for kicks. It was then that I incidentally stumbled upon the premier of season 2 for 24, and I've been hooked ever since, so much so that I did not hesitate to buy the first season... I got so hooked that I took time off from work just to watch this box set, something my boss was teasing me about for days after the fact.
I cannot discuss the plot for this show, because I don't want to spoil any of this amazing piece for anyone who might be interested, all I want to say is that this box set is well worth the price, as it is significantly less than the average price of an X-Files box set, yet it contains only one less disk, while at the same time containing 24 episodes, each one being an hour long, each hour being an hour of the day, starting at midnight, and ending at midnight the next day. It's intense, gut wrenching, and addicting. I have already made a commitment to buy every new season on DVD as they become available. I especially recommend this box set by those like me who didn't know about the show until Season 2. Get caught up to speed and buy this box set!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: My husband and I didn't watch the first season because we had missed a few episodes. We don't watch alot of TV and just didn't think to give it a chance until all of the hupla about Kiefer Sutherland and the show. What a mistake!!! We're watching season 2 and watching season 1 DVD in between. I've even sent my parents a set to watch. (Ok, I just spent [good money] for one television show - it's that good.) I can truly say that this is the best television I have ever seen. But, not for the faint of heart. Go FOX! Alway an inventor in truly interesting TV.
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Summary: Enjoying the Chase
Review: Despite watching the complete first season as a regular TV viewer, I found the DVD set a must to own. If you fell in love with the TV series as I have, then you will be watching these DVDs over and over again, and enjoy seeing the subtle nuances of whom said what and how it was said. You can piece together the ending earlier and earlier in the series the more you view it. It also provides the background to the new 2nd season that is currently on TV, for all of those newcomers to the series.
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Summary: Best Show On TV - One Word - INTENSE!!
Review: There are plenty of other reviews here that give you a sense of how great this Season One DVD set is. I heard many good things about Season One, but never watched a single episode. I had the chance to catch the season opener for season 2, and have not missed a single one of Season 2. My girlfriend bought me the Season One set for Christmas. I sat down on the morning of December 26 and figured to watch an episode or two. As the episodes progressed, I found I could not possibly stop watching episode after episode. I finally had to get some sleep at 6 AM the next morning. I finished the final 3 episodes this evening (Dec 27) and have to tell you to get this DVD set, get some coffee, and have an absolutely intense couple of days watching these. This is the best TV series I have ever seen! Give me more. The ending is done really well. Thank God for Season 2!!
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Summary: Ineffable!
Review: No words exist to accurately describe this six DVD set. Be sure to have 16 straight hours to watch it because you will not want to put it down. (The DVDs play in 16 hours because of no commercials). One thing leads to another... The action is never dull... The writers, cast, and crew deserve a lot of credit for their fantastic work. Even if you don't like action films, watch "24". The concept is simple, and it's bound to hook you after the first hour. Simply put: "24" is the best show EVER! Don't believe me? Buy the DVD...
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Summary: Simply Thrilling!
Review: I missed out on Season 1 -- when all the hype started about how great the show was, it was already halfway through the "day" and I didn't want to come into the middle. So when Season 2 started, I watched from day 1 and was instantly hooked. My husband and I received Season 1 DVD set for Christmas and WE CANNOT STOP WATCHING. It's like a good book that you can't put down! And since the current Season 2 shows are postponed until after the holidays, it makes the "withdrawal" more bearable. I highly recommend this set--the show is gripping and intense and no commercials makes it 100 times more exciting to watch! You will not be disappointed!
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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic!
Review: I don't watch much television, as I can't bear the trite plots, superficial characters, and lazy dialogue. I received Season One as a gift, and decided I'd sit down and watch a bit of it. BEWARE! This is a gripping show! I started watching it at 1:00 p.m. and didn't quit until 10:00 p.m. that night. I have never sat so enthralled in a television program! This is a "must see" program!
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Summary: 24 - - Never fails to please
Review: Ok, the 24 television show is one of the best TV dramas out there. Now that Season 1 is on DVD we can just tape over all of those VHS episodes and make way for clear pictures and sound, not to mention high suspense. I was a little dissapointed when it came to the extras; only because I could'nt find the Season 2 teaser, but I am sure I will find it. The box has some neat art, the booklet explains every episode. I can not wait (even though that season 2 is still out) until Season 2 comes out on DVD. So if you like 24 or even suspense BUY THIS DVD SET.
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Summary: Best tv series I have ever seen!!!
Review: When I first heard about this show, I wanted to watch it. But for some reason, I never got the chance to see the show last year. Now that they released the DVD of season one, I can say that I am sorry I did not see this show when it was running. Of course, everybody knows the movie(I mean show) is about Jack Bauer, a Counter Terrorist Unit Agent, who is having a horrible day. The day consists of him trying to prevent an assissination of the soon-to-be president Palmer, and also trying to find his kidnapped family. Somehow all this is connected. In addition, there seems to be someone in the agency against him. This is the greatest tv show I have ever seen! Every episode was gripping and left me with suspense until the next episode. It is like reading a great mystery and each chapter provided more clues or twists to keep the reader in suspense until the end. Now I am watching season two and am taping each episode so I don't miss anything. I will end up getting that DVD set as well next year. It literally makes you want to watch to see what happens. Never has a show make me not want to miss a single episode. It is exactly as how they described it: INTENSE!!!!! With the DVD, you don't have to wait each week for what is going to happen because its all in there in one set. And this show really felt like a 18 hour movie and the last episode ends the season terrifically!! This is a must-have for DVD sets!!!
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