"24: Live Another Day" is an American television event series that serves as a continuation of the real‑time drama "24." Produced by Fox, the series consists of twelve episodes, each representing one hour of narrative time, and premiered on July 5, 2014. Unlike the original series, which aired in a traditional weekly format, "Live Another Day" was released in a hybrid schedule: the first six episodes were made available simultaneously on streaming platforms (including Fox's website, Hulu, and iTunes), while the remaining six episodes were released weekly.
The storyline follows counter‑terrorism agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) as he resurfaces in London after being presumed dead. The plot addresses themes of political intrigue, personal redemption, and contemporary security issues, interweaving multiple character arcs across both the United Kingdom and the United States.
Key production details include:
- Creator/Executive Producer: Howard Gordon, with involvement from original series creator Joel Surnow as consultant.
- Director(s): Primarily directed by David Nutter, with additional direction by Angela Bassett and others.
- Cast: In addition to Sutherland, the series features notable actors such as Regina King, Louis Ozdemir, Yvonne Strahovski, and Tom Cavanagh.
- Production Companies: Fox Television Studios and The Mark Gordon Company.
- Broadcast: Initially aired on Fox in the United States; international distribution included broadcast on Sky Atlantic (UK) and other regional networks.
Critical reception was mixed to positive. Review aggregators reported an average rating in the range of 65–70 % approval. Critics highlighted the series' attempt to modernize the real‑time format and praised Sutherland’s performance, while some noted that the shortened season limited narrative depth compared to the original series’ longer runs.
"24: Live Another Day" was subsequently released on DVD and Blu‑ray, and it is available for streaming on several platforms. The series concluded without a formal renewal, and as of the latest available information, no further installments have been announced.
