Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1699 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-12-07
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: Arabic, English, German, Korean, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish
• Dubbed in: English, Spanish
• Number of discs: 7
• Running time: 1060 minutes

Amazon.com
There's not one cougar to be found in 24's dynamic third season, and that's good news for everyone. After Jack Bauer's daughter Kim (Elisha Cuthbert) survived hokey hazards in season 2, she's now a full-time staffer at CTU, the L.A.-based intelligence beehive that's abuzz once again--three years after the events of "Day Two"--when a vengeful terrorist threatens to release a lethal virus that could wipe out much of the country's population. Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) attempts to broker a deal for the virus involving drug kingpin Ramon Salazar (Joaquim de Almeida), whose operation Jack successfully infiltrated at high personal cost: to maintain his cover, he got hooked on heroin. That potentially deadly triangle--drug lords, addiction, and bioterrorism on a massive scale--sets the 24-hour clock ticking in a tight, action-packed plot involving a potential traitor in CTU's midst; the return of TV's greatest villainesses in Nina Meyers (Sarah Clarke) and former First Lady Sherry Palmer (Penny Johnson Jerald); a troubled romance between Kim and Jack's new partner Chase (James Badge Dale); and a scandalized reelection campaign by president David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert), who monitors CTU as they struggle to (literally) save the day.

The intricately woven subplots that are 24's greatest strength are masterfully developed here, and character arcs are equally strong, especially among CTU staffers Tony (Carlos Bernard) and his wife Michelle (Reiko Aylesworth); CTU director Ryan Chappelle (Paul Schulze), who is season 2's tragic bargaining chip; and the annoying but well-intentioned Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), who makes pivotal contributions with by-the-book efficiency. It's 24's superior casting that overcomes the series' occasional lapses in credibility, and season 3's twists make marathon viewing a nerve-wracking delight. By the time it's all over, 24 once again leaves you gratefully exhausted. As always, Sutherland anchors the series in the role he was born to play. When Jack takes a private moment to release 24 hours' worth of near-fatal tension and psychological anguish, Sutherland proves that 24's dramatic priorities are as important as its thriller momentum. DVD extras include behind-the-scenes featurettes (about the prison break sequence, climactic F-18 Hornet air-strike, and real-life bio-weaponry) that pay welcome tribute to the series' hard-working crew, who create Emmy-worthy television under pressures as intense as 24 itself. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

season 4 of the tv show 24
The box of cd's arrived quickly and played well. No problem with the service or product.

One of my favorite seasons of 24
This has to be one of my favorite seasons of 24. It is a toss up because later seasons like 4 had more action and some better bad guys but this one was great. The twists were incredible, I can actually watch this season over again because it was that good. The very last scene was great, really showed the toll everything takes on Jack. Keifer Sutherland does a great job as Jack Bauer. The Salazars were great, all of CTU. I'd love to do a better review but I don't want to give anything away, its so much better not knowing what to expect. It was easy to get addicted to this show.

Best 24 Season Hands Down
This is the season of 24 I would compare to a wonderful, gritty, cinematic masterpiece.

I found this season to be second in originality, but first as far as action, plot, drama, and acting. The reintroduction of Sarah Clarke was great: no longer imprisoned she can get back to being evil. Reiko Aylesworth is also fantastic as Michelle Dessler and of course Tony Almeda is the best character other than Jack Bauer. Many of the new characters introduced in this season are interesting and it is unfortunate that the bonehead writers decide to 'off' so many in the coming seasons.

The story arc in Mexico is one of the best the series has shown. The play between Jack, Chase, and the Salazars is masterful. Joaquim de Almeida is simply AMAZING as Ramon Salazar. He breathes fresh air into the villain's role and one can't help but become intertwined in his and Jack's attempt to locate the virus.

Other key plot factors that are wonderful:
*Jack's addiction to heroin due to his undercover stint with the Salazars.
*Kim Bauer no longer being attacked by cougars or creepy bomb shelter guys (basically thank goodness she is no longer damsel in distress).
*Introduction of Chloe O'brien, one of the best new characters.
*The budding relationship between Michelle Dessler and Tony Almeida.
*What happens to Ryan Chappelle (no spoilers!!!)
*The plot tie up of the Nina Meyers multi season arc.
*Part of the story FINALLY takes Jack more than 60 miles from L.A.
*The scandal involving Sherry Palmer and the resulting mess.
*Finally the military does what it does in real life: stop terrorists by shooting them with missiles!
*The use of the decoy in the beginning (the teenager with the 'stuff') so that the terrorists could throw off CTU
*The fact that CTU does NOT get attacked in this season.
*The revelation that the terrorist mastermind is an American.
*Limb-chopping with axes.
*No nuclear threat for once!
*The multi-episode arc with the hotel.

All in all, this season has a lot going for it and it does not fail to entertain!