I started watching 24 when it was originally shown. I have them on dvd and I'm watching again.

24 still ticks all the boxes. Jack does the things we fantasise about to evil people. He does what nation states pretend doesn't happen. He does what needs to be done.

Some pretend they don't like Jack's contempt for the rules and rights but the same people also expect to live in a safe country.

They support Jack by proxy.

24 was brilliantly made with the highest production values possible. Yes it went on too long but they thankfully pulled the plug in time.

Keifer is perfect in every way. Yes its a vehicle for him. There's nothing wrong with that.

24 was one the truly great series that wasn't afraid to show side of society and states we today pretend have stopped.

We have to do certain things to maintain our freedoms. Just as evil people try to do certain things to take away our freedoms.

The world needs 24 and Jack Bauer no matter how we tell ourselves it doesn't.

Not for the faint hearted and wishy washy types though.