24: Season 5
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 6, 2001
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8
User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 256 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 237 out of 256
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 256
  3. Negative: 15 out of 256

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  1. SCritic
    Mar 20, 2006
    2
    Annoyingly unlikely and poorly constructed a storyline. No idea why this show is popular at all. I'd only watch it when I have absolutely no other program to watch.
  2. CK
    Mar 20, 2006
    0
    Probably the most overrated show on TV right now.
  3. FraserW
    Apr 15, 2006
    0
    This show i such a piece of garbage moulded into a show, thers something huge happening in every epiode, Kiefer Sutherland over acts and i bet thats how he acts in real life. I am now going to quote something a wise man said. "24 SUCKS"
  4. MaryS
    May 8, 2006
    0
    The worst piece of junk I've ever seen. Who writes this? Who directs it? Does the director think whispering is showing emotion? AWFUL!!!!!
  5. parms
    Jun 21, 2006
    2
    Started of really well but now it has got so so rediculous. I was a huge fan of 24, watched every one since it started 4-5 years ago. Now it has got silly, its about time Jack let some of the other characters play the hero with certain scenarios. The story line is rediculous, the bit where half way through the president is involved....come on. Then the issue with the audio file, jack is able to send and duplicate and self destruct any other file but appears to be unable to copy a simple wav/mp3 file when he eventually gets hold of it. I dont think i will be watching any more.… Expand
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jan 16, 2006
    0
    honestly, i watched two episodes and i knew the end of the season. Predictable, gimmicky nonsense
  7. Deke
    Mar 22, 2006
    1
    Well past its best. Its about time Jack didnt manage to evade one of the hundreds of bullets shot his way each episode. It is just plainly ridiculous now and out of ideas. Try The Shield or Rescue Me for proper TV
  8. Gnarles
    Jan 19, 2006
    4
    "24" should now really be titled "120" - which is, coincidentally, about the number of ways this show is overrated.
  9. Flood
    Mar 13, 2006
    3
    Utterly trite and bordering on unwatchable. Unless politically propagandistic soap operas are your ideal. T
  10. BryanJ
    Mar 22, 2006
    1
    Grossly overrated series that is so hell-bent on keeping the audience entertained with nonstop action that acting and dialogue is forced to take the backseat in place of an embarrassingly implausible storyline that is reminiscent of Michael Bay
  11. MichaelC
    Feb 12, 2007
    4
    This season is filled with poor writing. For example, I think the subplot of Jack's father, Phillip, is beyond ridiculous. Nothing to do with his motives, just CTU's apparent apathy to even question him, let alone allow to freely tamper with evidence, spy on them, etc. I cringed while I watched how dumb that was.

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Metascore
89 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    100
    A heart-pounding, mesmerizing adventure unlike anything else up or down the dial.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    90
    It's the most thrilling premiere hour of "24" yet.
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  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    90
    I didn’t know how 24 could top last season, but so far it’s working. And the edge of my seat is already frayed.
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