10 Characters From 24 You Totally Didn't Appreciate The First Time

President Yuri Suvurov is a staple of the show. Appearing from seasons 5 to 8, Suvurov was one of the more consistent characters to appear in 24.

Compassionate, understanding, an ability to empathise, patience, a high IQ and yet a firm hand when needed, recalling his key moments is not difficult. It is precisely because of this that he should be considered as underappreciated.

The 24 show runners were able to once again use their show as a vehicle to challenge common television tropes, and push boundaries. Yuri Suvurov acted as a vehicle for that. He was cast as a Russian President intent on making the world cooperative and safe. Each action taken by Suvurov throughout his run on the show can be justified by causal moment or incident at some point prior.

In Suvurov audiences were able to invest in well written long-term story telling. His character was justified and dense with detail, his decisions had weight. His journey showcased his full range of personality traits, spanning from his love for his wife, to his firm hand in defending himself and his country, each of which equally give fans reasons to believe in his suitability to be a President.

Upon retrospective review, Suvurov arises a believable, trusting President. A remarkable achievement by the writers and show runners for creating a deep and rich character spanning multiple seasons.