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Original Desmond 12-27-06 01:44 PM

Is 24 Addictive ?
 
I haven't seen any episodes of 24

i have now gotten hold of seasons 1 - 4 and plan on watching them soon

Are they mega addictive ?

DJariya 12-27-06 01:48 PM

Absolutely, I've been a fan of the show since Season 1 premiered back in 2001 and am anxiously waiting for January 14th for Season 6's premiere.

Depending on how much time you have, you could easily finish 1 season within a week.

Chauzer 12-27-06 02:46 PM

very

Anubis2005X 12-27-06 02:48 PM

It's TV crack; be careful with it...

riley_dude 12-27-06 02:53 PM

When my friend first loaned me the first season DVD I ended up staying up till late watching episode after episode and waking up early some mornings to watch an episode before work. It was like a drug.
Beware.

starseed1981 12-27-06 02:54 PM

You ever tried heroin? Same deal.

gimmepilotwings 12-27-06 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by Anubis2005X
It's TV crack; be careful with it...


What he said. I have watched 18 hours of 24 (realtime hours) in less than 2 days.

It is hands down the best show on TV IMO, eventhough I love Lost, Smallville, Veronica Mars, House, etc. None of them have the addictive power of 24.

Michael Corvin 12-27-06 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by starseed1981
You ever tried heroin? Same deal.

unless, of course, you are Jack Bauer, who we all know can kick a three year heroin addiction in a matter of hours.

Wildo1966 12-27-06 03:09 PM

100% addictive! I may be nuts, but I cannot watch the show when it runs on tv. There is no possible way I could wait one week in between episodes. So I wait until the season is released on dvd and I go thru the season in a matter of 2-3 days. I bought 24 Season 5 on X-mas eve and I finished it this morning...All I can say is WOW!

areacode212 12-27-06 03:32 PM

Isn't it super hard to avoid spoilers if you only watch it on DVD, though? It's a show where stories about character deaths & plot twists regularly show up in newspapers & magazines after the episodes air.

rw2516 12-27-06 05:21 PM

I know a guy who watched seasons 1-4 in one three day weekend.

TGM 12-27-06 06:03 PM

It's like candy coated crack dipped in sex. Yeah, I'd say it's addictive.

Nth Power 12-27-06 06:59 PM

Oh yes, it's addicting. You better clear you schedule for the next week because once you start, you won't be able to stop.

gotrice487 12-27-06 07:01 PM

Very addicting...I started watching during S2 and that made me buy S1, and I've been watching live from S3-S5

wnyx1440 12-27-06 07:32 PM

Oh yes, very. Regularly played 4, 5, 6 episodes in a row when I watched them on DVD.

redrum 12-27-06 08:35 PM

watch it and love it.

SuprVgeta 12-27-06 10:00 PM

In a word, YES.

Trelach24 12-27-06 10:53 PM

One of the best experiences of my life was watching the first season on DVD over a weekend.

Heat 12-28-06 01:01 AM


Originally Posted by Original Desmond
I haven't seen any episodes of 24

i have now gotten hold of seasons 1 - 4 and plan on watching them soon

Are they mega addictive ?

I was in the same boat, hadn't watched it but heard good things about it. My Target had the first four seasons for $16 each after Thanksgiving so I picked them up.

I watched the first season over the course of a week. It really is a good show. I wouldn't call Season 1 (the only one I've seen so far) mega addictive, but once you get started you'll be finishing it within a week or two. Or, based on other's posts, within a day or two. Keep in mind that each season has 24 episodes, each episode being 41 to 42 minutes long.

Michael Corvin 12-28-06 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by Heat
I watched the first season over the course of a week. It really is a good show. I wouldn't call Season 1 (the only one I've seen so far) mega addictive, but once you get started you'll be finishing it within a week or two. Or, based on other's posts, within a day or two. Keep in mind that each season has 24 episodes, each episode being 41 to 42 minutes long.

Yep. 24 currently holds the record for my longest marathon viewing. 9 episodes to close out the season 1 dvd.

vegasbaby 12-28-06 08:09 AM

please. put down your weapon.

roger_d 12-28-06 11:05 AM

I find myself yelling at the screen and getting angry at certain characters. After it's over i feel pretty dumb. I love it, can't get enough. You're in for a great ride.

Bill Needle 12-28-06 11:24 AM

I borrowed season 1 from a friend a few years back and started watching it. I ended up viewing multiple episodes through the night to get through it in two days. When it was done, as much as anything else I was relieved, and have had no desire to watch any other season since. To be fair, I don't think it holds up that well watching episodes that close together.

superdeluxe 12-28-06 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by Original Desmond
I haven't seen any episodes of 24

i have now gotten hold of seasons 1 - 4 and plan on watching them soon

Are they mega addictive ?


Yes. It definately qualifies as Must See TV, even when you are thinking, There is no way this can happen..and that is a huge Plot hole...You say 'Who the F cares, Jack Bauer Owns all!' and keep on watching.

superdeluxe 12-28-06 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by Wildo1966
I bought 24 Season 5 on X-mas eve and I finished it this morning...All I can say is WOW!


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