24 Of 24's Most Memorable Characters - Ranked

16. Ryan Chappelle (Days 1 To 3)

24 David Palmer
Fox

The head of CTU’s Regional Division was an infuriating, bureaucratic, by-the-book jobsworth who seemed to be more of a hindrance than a help. Be honest, would any of you have given Chappelle a second’s thought had the producers given him the silent clock treatment before 6am-7am in season three? It's amazing, then, how one, single episode can quickly change fans' opinions on a much-vilified character. And no single episode probably ever will again.

Chappelle's final moments with Jack before being horrifically executed are simply heartbreaking. It is, quite frankly, 24's most shocking, emotional and, it must be said, disturbing, hour in its history.

Contributor

The name's Colbourn, James - yeah, doesn't quite have the same ring to it.