I started watching 24 and I was hooked after the first episode. Every episode is PACKED with action - there is not one scene with suspense and action. That being said, the violence is intense, but if you can handle it, you will love 24.
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24
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Dennis Haysbert, Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jean Smart, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
A tense thriller for adults and mature teens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About 24
Parents need to know that this very addictive series is all about terrorism. The violence is relentless, albeit mostly bloodless, and the lead character is rarely remorseful. Villains are sometimes portrayed stereotypically, although, in general, the show depicts women and minorities without bias. Discussion of sex is common, but not a major plot element. Because 24 is expressly designed to be addictive, parents not wanting their teens to watch all 24 episodes, should probably not let them watch even one.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about world politics as it relates to terrorism, as well as concepts of good and evil. The series' frequent moral quandaries can provide good jumping-off points for talking to teens about right and wrong. Does the end justify the means? What would they do in Jack's position? How does the show make them feel about the way government and politics operate?
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Lives in MassachusettsI rate this title on for age 13 and give itIf you love action or drama - 24 is for you!
- Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 10 and give it
love it
this show is the BEST.
- Lives in ArkansasI rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
This show is amazing
Okay first off on the violence, if you can handle a teen-rated shooter you can handle this easily. On the language, I hear more walking in the hall between classes than on this show and a lot more profane and if you go to public school you probably know what i'm talking about. On the story, the plot is changed up and keeps you guessing almost every episode. I'm a little upset over the whole inappropriate role model. Let's put yourself in Jack's shoes for one second; a bus with civilians on it is about to be blown up so a terrorist can get his point across to the government. Would you be willing to torture him if it meant a man evil by my standards gets a some pain and lives are saved? I'm not sure if you think you should look up to a person like this or not but i think a man who is willing to put his freedom on the line, potentially take bullets for me is a person i'd look up to. Yes he did drugs and yes there is sexual content but that is minimal and mostly just hinted at and look at the world we are living in, look at what this site looks at. He stands up for his morals, albeit you can say the same about terrorists, but he doesn't take lives and always answers to authority in the end, check out the latest season if you need proof
- Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVER
this is a scary show if your kids are under 11. but i think it is one of the best shows. if your kids get scared easily this is not a good show for them.
- Lives in LouisianaI rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
One of the best cop dramas out there!!
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