TV Series - 24

About 24

'24' is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television series. It was first aired in 2001 and quickly gained widespread popularity. The show presents an unconventional format where each season depicts a 24-hour period in the life of Jack Bauer, who works with the U.S government as he fights domestic terrorism.

Making / Production

The series was a production of 20th Century Fox Television and was primarily filmed in Los Angeles. The idea of portraying one day of events in a series of episodes stemmed from creators Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran. The production team faced many challenges due to real-time filming structure, which meant that logistical aspects like changing daylight had to be carefully managed.

Actors

• 'Kiefer Sutherland' as 'Jack Bauer' - He excellently portrayed the intense and dedicated federal agent who stops at nothing to do his duty.
• 'Mary Lynn Rajskub' as 'Chloe O’Brian' - She efficiently played Jack's loyal best friend and superior technical expert at Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU).
• 'Carlos Bernard' as 'Tony Almeida' - He had a commanding performance as a CTU agent and Jack's friend who later has a complicated association with the agency.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The events in a single episode of '24' supposedly occur in real-time i.e., over an hour.
• Kiefer Sutherland wore the same watch throughout the entire series.
• Throughout the series, the number 24 appears in various contexts, even on license plates.

Awards

'24' was very successful and has been nominated for and won numerous awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Kiefer Sutherland. It has also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Drama.

Quotes

• "I'm federal agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of my life."
• "If you don't tell me what I need to know, then it's just going to become extremely unpleasant for you."

Music / Soundtrack

• The music for '24' was composed by Sean Callery, featuring a pulsating theme of suspense and tension.
• The title music for '24' is now iconic and known for its distinctive ticking-clock motif.