| − | '''''24''''' is a popular award-winning [[Fox]] network television series starring Kiefer Sutherland as a federal agent at the [[Los Angeles]] branch of the fictional CTU (Counter Terrorism Unit). The show is somewhat known for its controversial depiction of torture and for its unique "real-time" concept. | + | '''''24''''' was a popular award-winning [[Fox]] network television series starring Kiefer Sutherland as a federal agent at the [[Los Angeles]] branch of the fictional CTU (Counter Terrorism Unit). The show is somewhat known for its controversial depiction of torture and for its unique "real-time" concept. |
| − | The show first began to air on FOX on November 6th, 2001, Fox confirmed in March that the current season (season 8) will be the last season of 24. The end of the season should lead into the movie currently being produced.<ref>http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/03/26/24-to-end-this-season-film-version-in-the-works/</ref> | + | The show first began to air on FOX on November 6th, 2001, The final scene of the tv series was a clock, however instead of counting to the next hour it counted down to zero, a first and last for the series. A movie is now currently in production because of the show ending, Kiefer Sutherland is expected to star, there have been hints that the movie would be filmed in [[Britain]].<ref>http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/03/26/24-to-end-this-season-film-version-in-the-works/</ref> |
| | The series follows the adventures of Jack Bauer, an American counter-terrorism agent. Each episode of the series takes place over the course of an hour, with each season covering a 24-hour period of time. Bauer often finds himself embroiled in conflicts with terrorists, mercenaries, corrupt burreaucrats, and businessmen. He readily employs controversial techniques to accomplish his goals, including (but not limited to) torture and murder. Despite this, Bauer is shown to be a loving father, considerate husband, and good friend, giving the series a strong sense of right and wrong amidst a sea of moral gray. | | The series follows the adventures of Jack Bauer, an American counter-terrorism agent. Each episode of the series takes place over the course of an hour, with each season covering a 24-hour period of time. Bauer often finds himself embroiled in conflicts with terrorists, mercenaries, corrupt burreaucrats, and businessmen. He readily employs controversial techniques to accomplish his goals, including (but not limited to) torture and murder. Despite this, Bauer is shown to be a loving father, considerate husband, and good friend, giving the series a strong sense of right and wrong amidst a sea of moral gray. |