Anyone who's just now discovering "24" should know two things:
One, this broke serious ground in terms of format for its time; there hadn't been a show like this "in real time" and serialized to the hilt.
And two, buckle up, because you're in for an amazing ride.
This is effectively the show's pilot, which has its work cut out for it in laying the groundwork for the day's terrorist threat and introducing all of the characters. And there are plenty of balls in the air. what's evident almost from minute one is that trust is a precious commodity in this government, and the twists are seemingly around every corner. The cast and the tone are spot-o0n, and it's easy to see why this show was a hit.
There are all sorts of ways in which to view this pilot after seeing where this show has ultimately traveled. For years, I'd wondered if the first season would be tame in comparison. But it holds up.
8/10
One, this broke serious ground in terms of format for its time; there hadn't been a show like this "in real time" and serialized to the hilt.
And two, buckle up, because you're in for an amazing ride.
This is effectively the show's pilot, which has its work cut out for it in laying the groundwork for the day's terrorist threat and introducing all of the characters. And there are plenty of balls in the air. what's evident almost from minute one is that trust is a precious commodity in this government, and the twists are seemingly around every corner. The cast and the tone are spot-o0n, and it's easy to see why this show was a hit.
There are all sorts of ways in which to view this pilot after seeing where this show has ultimately traveled. For years, I'd wondered if the first season would be tame in comparison. But it holds up.
8/10