24
24

24

2014TV ShowEnded10 SeasonsEnglish

Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users84%
Director: Jon Cassar, Milan Cheylov, Kevin Hooks, Brad Turner, Robert SingerGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Jack Bauer, now a fugitive hiding from the CIA, resurfaces in London to prevent an assassination plot against U.S. President James Heller. Working with Chloe O'Brian and former CTU allies, Jack races against time, facing betrayal, global threats, and his own past to stop terrorists and expose a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. The limited series unfolds in real-time over a single day, mirroring the show's original groundbreaking format.

Critical Reception

Initially met with mixed to positive reviews, "24: Live Another Day" was praised for its return to form, recapturing the tension and pacing of the original series' early seasons. While some critics found certain plot points predictable or overstuffed, the performance of Kiefer Sutherland and the overall thrill-ride nature of the show were widely appreciated by fans and critics alike, marking a successful revival.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for recapturing the suspense and real-time urgency of the original series.
  • Kiefer Sutherland's return as Jack Bauer was a significant draw, delivering a compelling performance.
  • While some plot elements felt familiar, the overall execution was seen as a strong revival.

Google audience: Google users generally found '24: Live Another Day' to be an exciting and engaging continuation of the series, appreciating its return to the classic '24' formula. Many viewers enjoyed the suspenseful plot and the return of familiar characters, though some felt it occasionally relied on previous seasons' tropes.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited Series.

Fun Fact

The production team initially planned for a 12-episode season, but expanded it to 12 episodes to more closely mirror the original series' 24-hour format, with two episodes airing each night during its run.

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Rob

Rob

Counter-terrorism operative Jack Bauer, the guy every man secretly wanted to be, kicks ass! Jack doesn't follow the rules, he just does what's right. Even when asking for a saw to cut off the head of a man he'd just shot, in CTU headquarter...