24

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by Balletto

I've never watched a full episode... and I feel like its too late to try to get into it.

Oh don't think that....you'll get right into it. Let me know if you watch tomorrow night and what you think afterwards. It might be a little confusing at that start for you, but trust me, you will be wrapped up by the end of the show. Plus there are enough DT'ers that watch it that can clear up any confusion.

[KY_Sasquash]

Samarta is correct. I missed seasons 3 and 4 and had no problem picking up last year. Jack Bauer is the greatest American hero there ever was-a complete badass. watch sunday and monday and you'll be hooked.

[brianwspencer]

oh man i can't wait. it's the second best show on tv behind "grey's anatomy"

i get so excited every year.

i always get a little sad now that shohreh aghdashloo is not on. she was on two seasons ago as the terrorist wife.....incredible performances every week.

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

oh man i can't wait. it's the second best show on tv behind "grey's anatomy"

i get so excited every year.

i always get a little sad now that shohreh aghdashloo is not on. she was on two seasons ago as the terrorist wife.....incredible performances every week.

What? Jack Bauer second to Dr. McDreamy!!?!?!?!? That's like saying Clint Eastwood is a close second to Hoss Cartwright.....

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Samarta

Oh don't think that....you'll get right into it. Let me know if you watch tomorrow night and what you think afterwards. It might be a little confusing at that start for you, but trust me, you will be wrapped up by the end of the show. Plus there are enough DT'ers that watch it that can clear up any confusion.

24 is an exciting, non-stop ride....it will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire 40+ minutes, the seasonal arc is obviously very strong and miss an episode and you miss a lot. The concept was novel, the writing is ok and the acting is excellent. I can understand why folks love it...I don't. When you pack an entire season into 24 hours, you can't have character development...just wouldn't make sense. There is little humor and once you ID the bad guys, few twists that can't be predicted. It is what it is...an exciting show to watch but strictly good guys vs bad guys. Really, it comes down to personal taste...I enjoy shows with character development, humor mixed with drama and other elements, and snappy dialog...that's just me.