Based on an interesting idea, this program is a poorly written, badly acted (the lead role particularly) demonstration of network mass production. In short; it is ridiculous and contrived lowbrow fodder. '24' should be called '8' as only one third of the plot and dialogue is interesting or entertaining. Each episode is full of 'fillers' in the form or additional characters or contrived conflict, all within absurd twists of plot. The barely competent Sutherland Jnr. resorts to a hoarse whisper to show anger, tension, frustration, exhaustion, stress and occasionally, stealth. Please review the one star and two star reviews before you consider buying the DVD. Interestingly enough the low star reviews are the best written. There's a clue.