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24: Season 4

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08 August 2005
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Rogue nukes defused and biological outbreaks contained, the fourth season of 24 fails to find a new peril for the population of Los Angeles. Instead we return to kidnapping, with the Secretary Of Defence snatched by Islamic militants and an even more sinister (if equally familiar) threat waiting around the corner.

Not groundbreaking, then, but the trademark suspense, drama and moral ambiguity — which now includes the torture of civilians and CTU staff — all survive intact. Extra marks should also be awarded for the absence of cougar-bait Kim Bauer, now mercifully pruned from the cast.

Reviewer: James Dyer

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Brilliant as always. 24 is my favourite show on tv and it's so refreshing to all the usual crap that's on these days. This season is great and is possibly my second favourite season. Season 2 being my favourite ... Read More

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24 is one of my most favourite TV shows, and season 4 of 24 is no exception! This season is excellent. It takes the show in a "new" direction from the previous 3 seasons. Kim (Jacks Daughter) is no longer around to bug another, Theres a lot of new faces this season including Audrey Raines (Jacks love interest). Although this season is very different its still very good, The main plot this year is the fear that a terrorist Habit Marwan is going to inflict serious damage to the country b... Read More

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16:52, 21 November 2008 | Report This Post

Great Series
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This is my personal favourite show currently onTV. Sutherland is superb, as is the top notch scriptwriting. Who gives a monkey's toss that the story is a bit far-fetched? It's still very gripping and enjoyable. 4 stars for performance, and an extra one for scriptwriting ... Read More

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15:54, 02 April 2008 | Report This Post

season 7 trailer.
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season 7 trailer on youtube. saw it a few mins ago. lookin goooooooooood. jacks back!!!!!!!!1 ... Read More

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14:52, 12 March 2008 | Report This Post

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I thought 4 was the weakest season before I saw 6 - but even a weak season outshines most TV series, And Kiefer Sutherland is superb as Jack. He raises the bar for TV acting. ... Read More

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feels different
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each season of 24 had a flow about it, and that ended with season 4. instead of what felt like 2 parts of the seasons (like when Teri and Kim are finally rescued in Season 1 and when the bomb goes off in Season 2), felt like one long great big story I like the way they brought in the man behind the attacks really early because in earlier seasons, when you thought you were finally at the top, there was another big baddie!! overall, an amazing show without anything new to offer, but grea... Read More

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24:Season 4
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Phenominal.That's the only word that can be used to describe 24.Constantly raising the bar in terms of quality,this fourth series proves that yet again,24 comes out on top.While not as good as the brilliant 2nd or the utterly astounding 5th series,it still remains well above the likes of Lost or Prison Break.Essential. ... Read More

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RE: 24: Season Four
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Season four wasnt brilliant in terms of the high standards 24 is normally rated on, however it is still better than basically every other show today. Having said that, this places the likes of seasons 2 and 5 miles above anything being produced at this current time for your buzz box ... Read More

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24: Season 4
Released: 08 August 2005
24: Season 4 Selected commentaries, featurettes and deleted scenes.

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