Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.
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- TriviaAll cast members were required to have their hair trimmed every five days.
- GoofsMany times Jack and others are seen stealing a car by quickly reaching under the dashboard to yank down some wires and intermittently sparking them together to make the engine start. This is impossible on many levels. Beginning in the mid nineties with the introduction of 2nd generation on board diagnostics (OBD II) all cars have theft protection that requires electronic input from the key or the computer will either shut down the fuel injection or not allow the starter motor to engage. Only a manufacturer's program (or a black market version) through the scan tool connector could bypass this. On an older car you would still have to remove the panel below the steering column (several screws) and even then the wires from the key lock and other controls are tightly molded together in bundles requiring a razor knife to separate and strip them. You would then have to connect constant power to the ignition (distributor or coil pack) and then hold the wire to the starter motor together with power for the entire time the engine needs to crank to start until releasing it, not just arcing it a couple of times.
- Quotes
Jack Bauer: The only reason that you're conscious right now is because I don't want to carry you.
- Crazy creditsEach episode of the show opens with a title screen and Kiefer Sutherland's voice-over saying "The following takes place between (hour) and (hour)" However, the first season of the show had a slightly longer intro, adding "...on the day of the California Presidential Primary." In addition, various episodes have featured the "Events Occur in Real Time" title.
- Alternate versionsIn the UK, the show was broadcast on BBC 2. The BBC does not run commercials during programming. Because of this, the episodes do not run in "real time". To account for this, every episode cuts out the opening line, "Events occur in real time".
- ConnectionsEdited into The Frollo Show: Frollo Saves the World (2011)
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One of the Best Action Shows of All Time
Each season consists of 24 episodes with each episode acting as a one hour period in the show. This is where the name "24" comes from with each season being the equivalence of one full day. The show bounces back and forth between various characters and situations that are all happening at the same time. The main protagonist Jack Bauer does whatever he can to protect the national security of the United States while at the same time protecting the ones he loves. The theme of doing things for the greater good often comes into play and Jack is faced with incredibly difficult choices and has to deal with the consequences of his actions. The show typically revolves around The White House, the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU), and the boots on the ground carrying out their orders. I love how the show depicts the highest level in the chain of command down to the individual putting in the work. The way the show depicts one situation from various perspectives is masterfully done and incredibly immersive! You be on the edge of your seat the entire time! I can't recommend this show enough! It is a must watch for action fans!
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- ZacAttack98
- Aug 18, 2022
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