24 (Season One) (2001)

It didn't take long to get started and it didn't stop the whole way through. I had never watched 24 before buying this set, but I'm glad I changed that. This show has amazing production values for a tv series. It as close to movie quality production and storyline as you'll get from tv. I was really sucked in and stayed up too late several nights because I wanted to watch just one more episode. The acting can be slightly cheesy and flat every now and then, but considering the characters they are portraying, I suppose it's about right. I wondered how they would keep the plot from getting boring during driving sequences and other boring conversational moments. But they made the story so deep with individual lines for each character, there are seldom any boring scenes. There are also plenty of twists you don't see coming. I guess the biggest complaint I have is that it is REALLY hard to believe. There are so many times when someone almost gets away or actually does escape only to be recaptured. I mean, how many times can you fall into the clutches of evil in one 24-hour period? But as long as you keep the mindset that it is a tv show meant for entertainment, not a factual story, it keeps you on a rollercoaster from start to finish.
 
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I bought the set as a gift for 2 families .... both are hooked on teh series -- I'm awaiting them to ask for the next season
 
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My girlfriend and I rented the 1st series as 6 dvd's which arrived sequentially (four episodes on each). Our plan to watch a single episode a night was just impossible! If I'd had to be up to do brain surgery the next morning we'd have still watched any and all episodes of 24 we could lay our hands on. I reckon if we'd bought the first series we'd have watched the whole 24 hours straight, lost our jobs and sat there twitching. It's completely compelling viewing - best TV series we've ever seen by far.
 
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I wasn't much of a Keifer Sutherland fan before 24. Now he is my favorite, tho' at 53 I should be talking Donald!! I am buying all the episodes & can't wait for Season #3 to come out on disc. I plan to catch up my family so I will have SOMEONE to anticipate with next season. I promised my daughter I would catch up & start watching "Alias" (her favorite), if she would catch up & start watching "24". Alias is very good! I have watched Season #1 of Sydney, but...I WIN...24 & Jack will blow her away!!
 
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I didn't catch on to the show 24 until a few shows into Season 2...and was immediately hooked. I was never a big Sutherland fan, but he is amazing in this show!! So, I decided to rent the entire first season, a little hesitant at first because I thought it was silly to go back a season...but it was well worth it- the first season is as good as- or even better than the second! I recommend this DVD collection to anyone who likes a good spy/action thriller....you will not be disappointed! I am buying it for myself, even though I've seen all 24 shows!
 
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24 is the best series i have seen. every episode is full of edge of seat suspense. you think you know, but you have no idea. i could not wait to watch every episode. this is the way to watch it: without commercials.
 
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24 is the most engaging television experience ever put on the air. I saw my first episode of 24 in July of 2001. One of my friends worked for a marketing agency and FOX television was one of their major clients. In order to prepare their staff to develop marketing plans for the upcoming FOX television season, employees were asked to screen tapes they were given of the upcoming pilots/season premiers. I watched the tape of the 24 pilot 2 ½ months before it was set to premiere and knew then that it was going to be a smash. Any of you who currently watch the series can imagine how rough those months were considering the anticipation you are left with at the end of each show. 24 is a show you get sucked into. Unfortunately, it is hard to get sucked in mid-season or even mid series as several show elements rely on information acquired from previous episodes. Many loyal viewers such as myself have become slaves to the series, and find it difficult to relate all the background knowledge you pickup from the series to other potential viewers who find this knowledge gap to be an unacceptable hurdle that prevents them from enjoying the series to the same extent and on the levels as you.

This DVD set changes the rules and gives loyal fans and other would-be 24 viewers the chance to enjoy the first season for the first time, or all over again. For those unfamiliar with the show's concept here is a brief description of how this and every other season of 24 works...

...24 episodes are aired each 1 hour long comprising an entire season that will chronicle the happenings of a single 24 hour day - hence the title 24. Everything occurs in real-time as the show follows several different plot lines that cross and converge throughout the day often employing split screen effects to allow the viewer to experience several different events as they happen simultaneously. The plot centers around the day of Federal Agent Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland - who won a Golden Globe for Season 1) as he attempts to foil a terrorist plot to assassinate a Presidential candidate, and the lives of those persons who will eventually cross paths with Bauer's investigation...

...Needless to say this method of storytelling provides gut-wrenching plot twists and perplexing character developments that will have you developing your own conspiracy theories throughout the viewing. Each hour of the series leaves you anticipating the next. This lull in the action otherwise known as, 10:00pm Tuesday Night - 9:00pm the next Tuesday, has now been dealt with for all you new viewers w/ this DVD set.

I'm not going to waste your time remarking about extra added features, bonus footage, and the alternate ending that though enjoyable, not to mention, intriguing, do not represent the core of this set. The action, suspense, drama, and humility present in 24 represents television at its best. Owning this set is a testament to my love of the series, and my intention on sharing it with those not fortunate enough to have gotten sucked in as early as I was.

Season 2 began a few weeks back, and I am back to a celebrated Tuesday night tradition. This set is a steal when considering the hours of enjoyment you will have watching it and the seasons of 24 yet to come on FOX. I am by no means an avid TV viewer, as I only watch about 6-10 hours of TV a week (that includes the hour of news I watch each morning), but I make sure that at least 1 hour of that is reserved for 24. Treat yourself to some quality archived television by checking out this DVD set. You will thank me later.

If you still have your doubts, see if you can pick up the first episode of season 1 at your local video store, or a taped copy from one of the millions of viewers. If my words have not motivated you to own this DVD set, those 60 minutes will be all the convincing you will need.
 
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My sister and I were sitting on the edge of our seats every tuesday! We came home and made sure that we were able to watch the next episode! This movie is so fast and is AWESOME! It is a MUST BUY!
 
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I bought this dvd set after only seeing a couple of episodes on television. After watching it, I must tell everyone to go out and buy this. Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. A must buy. Can't wait for season two!!!
 
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