24 (TV series)
Synopsis
24 is an American serial drama created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran. The show follows Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), an agent with the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU), as he works to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States.
24 aired on Fox from November 6, 2001, to May 24, 2010.
Characters
In addition to Sutherland,
24 stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard, Dennis Haysbert, and Elisha Cuthbert. Rajskub plays Chloe O'Brian, a computer analyst who works with Bauer at CTU. Bernard plays Tony Almeida, a field agent who is Bauer's close friend. Haysbert plays David Palmer, the President of the United States. Cuthbert plays Kim Bauer, Jack's daughter.
Awards
24 has won numerous awards, including 20 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards. The show has also been nominated for 43 Primetime Emmy Awards, 8 Golden Globe Awards, and 14 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Critical reception
24 has received critical acclaim for its fast-paced action, suspenseful plots, and strong performances. The show has been praised for its ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its high-stakes storylines. However, the show has also been criticized for its violence and its occasional use of torture.
Legacy
24 is considered to be one of the most influential television shows of all time. The show has been credited with popularizing the real-time format, in which each episode covers a single hour of the day.
24 has also been praised for its groundbreaking use of technology and its realistic portrayal of terrorism. The show has been remade in several countries, including the United Kingdom, India, and Russia.
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