24

It's cool. Let me explain, for those of you who haven't seen it and/or don't want to see it.

First, there's the idea of a guy who is, even if it's implicit merely because he's on TV, essentially invincible. It's just fascinating to me, for some reason. If you can't understand it, that'll probably take a good chunk out of the possibility that you'll like it.

Second, there's the element of suspense. Now, I don't claim to have seen a lot of TV or movies, specifically in the suspense-oriented genres. Still, I think that, with 24, everyone involved has managed to create something that isn't only unique because nobody's made a TV show about a federal agent who's always on the run because something he cares about more than himself is at risk, but because of the incredible amount of suspense created at the end of each episode. Seriously, the only thing I can think about that makes it different from a drug or alchohol is that it's not necessarily going to do anything physically bad to you. Aside from that, as long as you're capable, allowed, and willing to watch it, you will.

Lays potato chips once, and probably still do, have a slogan, "You can't just eat one." Admittedly, it's difficult, but it can be done. With 24, though, I think it is at least more true, if not just plain true. If you have the means, permission, etc, to watch it, there's a good chance you will.

Jack's dilemas have, for the two seasons I've seen the most of, usually been a balance between his family and his country. He's trying his best to keep those he love alive without comprimising the safety of his country. This, undeniably, is a huge task. At the last episode of the most recent season, Jack has gone through a huge amount, I have no doubt. The times he's juggled those two extremely valuable things in incredibly precarious positions is mind-boggling, and, for him, likely hugely tiring.

It's just sooo cool.

UPDATE: Here's the proof.

!Noah!