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The adventures of Counter Terrorism Unit agent Jack Bauer have rarely been dull. Yet after four series of battling the bad guys in real time, some could rightfully wonder whether 24 had lots its edge, and its ability to surprise. The fifth season should put any such doubts to shame.
Set eighteen months after the dramatic finale to Season Four, things get off to a shocking and pulsating beginning. You won’t find plot spoilers in this review, yet it’s as if the writers realised they had some serious carpet-pulling to do to keep the show’s audience intrigued once again. Set, as usual, over the course of one single day, there’s then a slight lull in the first third, before things spring ferociously into life. Make no mistake: if you can overcome the usual need to suspend elements of your disbelief, this is the best series of 24 since the first, and as it winds near to its equally dramatic conclusions, it’s simply hard to take your eyes off it.
Joining the usual cast too is a procession of familiar names. Peter Weller (Roboocop), Sean Astin (The Lord Of The Rings) and C Thomas Howell (The Hitcher) are among those doing their curriculum vitae no harm, but the acting honours are taken by the wonderful combination of President Logan and his first lady, played by Gregory Itzin and Jean Smart.
With a denouement that sets up a sparkling sixth season, this fifth series of 24 is a genuinely significant achievement. It’s packed full of surprises, isn’t afraid to take a few risks, and as all good thrillers should, it keeps you on the edge of your seat for far longer than is comfortable. A superb show, very much on top form.--Simon Brew
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This in my opinion was the best series so far, i felt slightly dissapointed by series 3 and 4, but this has got me hungry once again for 6. There is no point in me telling you any background infomation as I presume that most people reading this will have an idea what this show is all about, or like many people I would describe as "Die Hard" 24 fans. Watching this, the tension after every episode, the suspense is always there, from episodes 1-24, everyone is as nail biting as the rest.
People say that they don't enjoy it because of the fact that everything is "20 minutes away" or Jack can download the scimatics onto his PDA when ever he feels like but this does not effect the overall quality of the program, the idea of watching it is not to be critical about everything that happens, its to admire the quality of the overall series, which doesn't dissapoint.
People say that they don't enjoy it because of the fact that everything is "20 minutes away" or Jack can download the scimatics onto his PDA when ever he feels like but this does not effect the overall quality of the program, the idea of watching it is not to be critical about everything that happens, its to admire the quality of the overall series, which doesn't dissapoint.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Series 5 of 24 smashes through excellence from the first episode and never lets go,episode one here is so action packed so mouth falling good that i couldnt anticipate it carrying on in the same vein,it does and what a series,too good in fact,and maybe the best series of them all.
Series 5 isnt that different than any other series,more politics,mor terrorists,more racing against time along with the fact that you are never sure who to trust,but the edgy drama never loses itself in all of that,tense,taut,and even more violent series 5 needs a medal of honour.
This series is so action packed that it should contain a health warning and the end of the series sent me into near faint mode,my brother who has never watched 24 in his life watched the final episode and it couldnt have made that much sense to him but even he was shouting at the tv and now he wants to watch it from the start,wise choice brother,everyone else should do the same.
Series 5 isnt that different than any other series,more politics,mor terrorists,more racing against time along with the fact that you are never sure who to trust,but the edgy drama never loses itself in all of that,tense,taut,and even more violent series 5 needs a medal of honour.
This series is so action packed that it should contain a health warning and the end of the series sent me into near faint mode,my brother who has never watched 24 in his life watched the final episode and it couldnt have made that much sense to him but even he was shouting at the tv and now he wants to watch it from the start,wise choice brother,everyone else should do the same.
47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Before this series of 24, I didn't believe that the programme makers could bring us another series on a par with Series 1, or even anywhere close to it. This series blew that theory out of the water.
Quite simply, it is unbelievable. The explosive opener is mentioned as one of the strong points of the series, but it is really eclipsed in my eyes by the fantastic level maintained throughout all 24 episodes.
The characters and character development is an essential aspect of the show's success this year. There are now characters you genuinely care about, truly despise or even feel sorrow at their respective demises. And Christopher Henderson is the greatest character creation in the show since Nina Myers.
And then there's that 3 or 4 episode run round about middle of the series that is by far my favourite storyline in 24 history - so dramatic and emotional at the same time. One of those particular episode is among the greatest achievements of TV drama that I have ever seen: my jaw was open for the entire hour and I actually must have cried at least twice (which is remarkable for me).
Don't have any hesitations about whether or not to buy this series. Make sure that you have seen the previous 4, then order your copy and enjoy.
Quite simply, it is unbelievable. The explosive opener is mentioned as one of the strong points of the series, but it is really eclipsed in my eyes by the fantastic level maintained throughout all 24 episodes.
The characters and character development is an essential aspect of the show's success this year. There are now characters you genuinely care about, truly despise or even feel sorrow at their respective demises. And Christopher Henderson is the greatest character creation in the show since Nina Myers.
And then there's that 3 or 4 episode run round about middle of the series that is by far my favourite storyline in 24 history - so dramatic and emotional at the same time. One of those particular episode is among the greatest achievements of TV drama that I have ever seen: my jaw was open for the entire hour and I actually must have cried at least twice (which is remarkable for me).
Don't have any hesitations about whether or not to buy this series. Make sure that you have seen the previous 4, then order your copy and enjoy.
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Awesome dammit!
Fans have often claimed this as 24's best season, and they're not wrong. I won't give anything away but if you wish to buy any Season of 24, you ought to make it this one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SuperChicken
AWESOME
Great series once again! Had me on the edge of the seat, so many twists that I did not see coming.
Bring on Season 6!
Bring on Season 6!
Published 3 months ago by Pierre89
Best of the bunch
Everyone has their favourite 24 'day', but having just watched this again I've no doubt this is the best of the lot. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. D. Anderiesz
Fixated
This is quite simply the most engrossing series to reach television and Series 5 has everything and more! Arriving late to the series (where was I? Read more
Published 6 months ago by judy
24 Season 5 DVD
Brilliant, edge of the seat entertainment just like all the 24 series. Good value and arrived pretty quickly. Good seller and would buy from them again.
Published 7 months ago by N. Hunt
5 of 24.
Season five of Twenty four is the best series since series one. All of the series from series one to four were outstandingly excellent and you would think the producers and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. M. Potter
They keep on doing it.....
Still thrilling stuff after 5 seasons...Using the same format as all the other seasons it still keeps me wanting to watch more and can't wait to find out what will happen next. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nipper
A moment of clarity
I have realised that 24 is now my new nicotine. Having been introduced to it by a "friend"..."come on everyones seen it...". I thought one season wont hurt... Read more
Published 11 months ago by daz owen
Probably the best 24 season
Out of all the 24 seasons, I think this is my favourite.
Everything about season 5 shows 24 at its very best. Read more
Everything about season 5 shows 24 at its very best. Read more
Published 12 months ago by David P. Daish
The final Good Season
This is the final good season of 24 before the decline in quality began. Day 5 revolves around Jack as he once again tries to stop a series of terrorist attacks. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
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