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Rating: 3.7/5
Review: "24: Live Another Day TV review"

I have no previous knowledge of 24 except the TV movie. However, the first episode of the new season establishes what happened to Jack Bauer and his collateral damage to countries. There is in fact no recap but there are brief mentions of the previous season in dialogues and action. Those new to the series, be rest assured that there are new characters however there are several important characters in previous seasons to take note.

Episode 1-9: It works like a mini-series; 12 episodes. Right from the start of episode 1, there are many things happening and it does not let the viewers take a breather. The action starts from the get-go and the pace is constantly going as Jack races to stop terrorists from killing many innocents and creating tension between US and UK. Each episode is thrilling and there is often a twist in the end. The tense action scenes are kept real and there is no over-the-top explosion.

Episode 10-12: The episodes are increasingly becoming more intense. There is a big twist among the other small twists. A usual, the final episode ends with a big bang however it is not resolved yet. It means that it is not the end yet. Fans will be urging to see a next season.

Overall: It is a consistent thrilling TV series that never slows its pace. Every episode is packed with thrills, action and mystery. Even the drama and emotional scenes are not annoyingly prolonged, everything is fast-paced that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. For newcomers, it is possible to watch this as a stand alone series but it would be wise to watch previous seasons for more background knowledge of the characters.

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