Anil Kapoor has brought us Indians the staple of US and looks like he has succeeded. The plot, titles, characters & even the whole setup is similar to the original series, but of course with an Indian essence, which actually works both against & for the series.
Having just watched the first episode of the rather suspenseful 1-hour serial, I am quite mesmerized by the crescendos the sequences reach, most of which involve Kapoor. Direction, cinematography & screenplay are catchy & apt for the theme of the plot. Supporting cast (along with guest appearances; Anupam Kher f.e.) duly support in creating cliff- hanging scenes. It's much like reading a thriller book with the best part being the real-time plot. The original series was famous for it, and if the further episodes follow that, I very well be surprised & entertained.
Having told about the experience, the Indian touch always comes as benevolence. With lots of elements from spying to adultery, from office- politics to face-to-face spat - 24 has everything for you to fall in love with it & enjoy, moreover when they know their audience & have improvised in amounts of violence/sex, without introducing stereotypes... The Indian 24 is bold, I must say!
BOTTOM LINE: Highly recommended for it is better than 90% of those shows/serials they show nowadays. Colors channel surely is gonna get high, eh!
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES (It does have lust, foreplay in it, but they are mild)
Profanity: No | Sex/Porn: No | Violence/Gore: Critical | Smoking/Drugs: No | Alcohol: Mild
