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A person who has been injured and awake for that long would struggle to think clearly. The film shows the effect only a little.
How does Jack Bauer stay awake for a whole day without sleeping?
24: Season 1
24: Season 1 (2001)
At 0:10:00S1 E24
Verdict: Explained. 33% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: The season covers a single day, and the show is built around the character not stopping.
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Jack is awake and active for the whole 24 hours of the season. He does not eat or rest on screen. The final episode shows him tired and wounded but still moving.
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The show covers one day, and he is shown to be exhausted by the end. It is not a realistic day, but the show does not hide it.
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Actually, it’s explained
The season covers a single day, and the show is built around the character not stopping.
- DumbScenesStaff10 months ago
The season covers a single day, and the show is built around the character not stopping.
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