My TV viewing used to consist of shoddy comedy shows. Then one Friday my Dad said there is a new TV show thats getting good ratings want to check it out, being 11 and having nothing else to do I said: "Sure." I am now hooked on this show I have watched every season and have always been impressed by its tension, characterization, dialog and of course action. It must be said that Kiefer carries the show, but the other actors do good jobs for TV, like Dennis Haysbert, and Xander Berkley. Keifer has done this throughout his career, The Lost Boys, Stand By Me even To End All Wars, Kiefer is a stand out actor for the quality of his performances. This show has revolutionized TV. Bigger shows will follow in its footsteps but few if any will be better. I now watch similar shows, 'Spooks' is the only show that has rivaled '24's quality although I have been impressed with reruns of 'the Sweeney'. I say watch the show it's amazing