LISTEN TO ME.

WE ARE RUNNING *OUT* OF TIME!!!

I have a confession to make: I don't really watch TV.  I haven't really watched TV in 7 years.  7 years!!  That's quite a long time. 

But there is one exception to my "No TV" rule, and it is that exception that led Mrs. L and I to get cable last January.  That exception is called "24".

For its season premiere, the first 2 episodes of 24 played last night and tonight the 3rd and 4th episodes aired.  I have watched every episode of 24's 6 seasons, and I can tell you that this series of 4 episodes have been the best 4 opening episodes of the show's entire history.  The writing on the show is the strongest it has *ever* been - all of the characters have depth, motivation, and the twists have been *insane*.  I didn't know how they could top last year's season premiere, but they have...and in fact, it is *better*.    I have seen things in the last two days that I never thought I would see on 24...things I never thought I would see on television, period. 

Listen - I wouldn't do this without good reason, but if you think you can't get on board the show because you've missed the first 4 episodes, they have been leaked on the Internet - just do a search or two for them.  Or buy them on ITunes!  Whatever you have to do!!  You *NEED* to watch this show.  It is *that* good.  Please, I am *begging* you, because I care about you - find these first four episodes and watch them.  And *PLEASE* - watch 24 next Monday night.  You will not regret it.  Trust me, it's historical TV.