Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27197 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-11-06
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Formats: Box set, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 33
• Running time: 5400 minutes

Synopsis
A revolutionary show in terms of both form and content upon its debut in 2001, 24 has been hooking more and more viewers ever since with its thrilling, multifaceted plotlines that never fail to surprise. Kiefer Sutherland plays Jack Bauer, the head of the Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit, and each series plays itself out in real time, with every hour-long episode representing an hour in one very eventful day in Jack's life. This collection features the first five days, or series, in their entirety.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant - but bet you can't watch just one
I had not watched 24 on TV at all, but bought the set on the recommendation of a friend.
I love it-the set allows you to see the development of the characters especially Jack Bauer.
Obviously there are some aspects that are a little far-fetched, but generally it is a well scripted, well acted and gripping series. I planned to watch one episode a night - but be warned, this is addictive, and will dominate your free time!!
A couple of comments:
CTU must be the most infiltrated security organisation ever, and
........why would ANYONE from CTU get into a car to go back to CTU headquarters- almost every episode has people being kidnapped by fake CTU agents when they should simply be driving back to CTU. This device is the equivalent of the b-movie horror where having heard a strange noise from the cellar, the character insists on going down into the darkened cellar even though the lights are not working............I got exhausted from shouting at the TV "don't get into the car, it's a trap, they are not real agents!!!!!!!"
I can't wait for series 6 to be released!!!!!
I am 48 yeas old, but i have bought my Jack Bauer Nighthawk Special Ops Watch, my jack Bauer Sunglasses........unfortunately the only company selling the "CTU shoulder bag" would not sell to a UK resident, so I missed out there.
Generally I was not impressed with Kieffer Sutherland as an actor - until I started watching 24.........he is awesome.

Best television show for years
Every series is brilliant, almost every hour has a twist, or a turn, or a great piece of action, or human drama.

It's probably difficult to do justice to this show, or to say anything that another reviewer hasn't. It's simply superb, great drama and great television, especially when viewed on DVD, as opposed to tv. No ad-breaks, and no waiting a week for the next episode. The only worry with these five series, is the distinct possibility that it will overtake your life for a week or more.

With all five series, you can watch Jack Bauer develop as a character, moving through situations, and working with different people. Plenty of sad deaths along the way, plenty of terrorists, plenty of deaths, and certainly not for the faint hearted.

At this stage, if you're thinking of shelling out £100+ for the whole series, it'd probably be worth waiting until November for the release of a Seasons 1-6 boxset to make sure you have a complete collection.

Damnit!
I don't own this box set, but I do own most of the series and have seen them all. What can be said about 24 other than it is awesome! Whilst the plots are sometimes a bit ludicrous, it is fast paced, action packed, and full of twists to keep you guessing. (But it's safe to assume that CTU is usually compromised!)

I am not currently enjoying season 6 so this box set currently represents the best that 24 has to offer. Whilst some seasons are clearly better than others, they are all fantastic to watch, and I guarantee you cannot watch just 1 episode in 1 night!

See what makes Jack Bauer one of the best characters on tv today and buy this now!