After watching the first three seasons of 24 over the course of a few days like a strung-out junkie (pusher: Netlflix), I took a few months off - I quit cold turkey. But it didn't last. I couldn't stay away from the thrill of the thrillers. During those months, a friend introduced me to MI-5 - a smarter substitute with a mellower high and less of that "must stay up all night and watch next 12 episodes" feeling. So today, as I spend time unwinding before yet another big board exam, I've returned to my first love: 24, season 4. It seemed dumb at first in comparison to the BBC show, as their handling of political intrigue and inter-office bureaucracy is comic bookish at best. But then I saw quick-to-anger Jack Bauer back in action and remembered what's so great about the show:
Kiefer Sutherland + gun = results
Update: 4 straight episodes of 24 still go down as easily as I remember - like sweet, sweet gin. But as expected, I need another fix. Now.
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