I never got round to watching 24 when it was shown on TV and only recently started watching the boxsets and I'm on Season 5 now. Personally I have to say that this is the best series so far. Strong performances from all the cast. Was a change to see Kim Bauer working inside CTU instead of being kidnapped by terrorists. I particularly like Chase and Michelle in this series. It had me hooked the entire way through, with great twists and turns. Excellent

The season starts, predictably, with another terrorist threat that will imminently wipe out millions of lives. The first half dozen or so episodes on the season are the weakest as far as the story goes. Some new characters are introduced and roles changed to keep existing characters in the series. That's all reasonably believable, but the writers try to surprise us with an earth shaking twist that goes a little too far. Once you enter the realm of "anything can happen" you start to wonder what's the point in watching, it may all turn out to be a dream anyway! After that, though, the story settles down and progresses well, with enough depth to it so that it remains interesting all the way through. And with enough tension to keep you glued to the screen. It's fast paced, with superb acting from Sutherland, and strong support from the other others. All in all, highly recommended viewing.

this season kept me hooked all the way through, it was both tense and highly interesting at the same time. i would definately recommend this season, and this television series.