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 ?

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.

very

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

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.

You ever tried heroin? Same deal.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

watch it and love it.

In a word, YES.

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

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.

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

please. put down your weapon.

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.

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.

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.

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Damnit Kim you Extremely annoying, Although drop dead hot, idiot!

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I wouldnt consider that a spoiler ;)

But...he's running out of time!

I didn't watch the 1st season. I was talked into S2 when it aired, and now it's a part of me. I'll even skip the first hour of RAW to watch it! -eek-

Hard to argue with all the other posters here. Here's my story. I borrowed season 1 from a friend back when I was a medical student doing my surgery rotation (yep, bad timing!). I had to wake up at 4:30am back then to get to the hospital by 5:30, and the very first night I watched 24 season 1, I could not stop...... until it was 2am and I was 8 episodes in, and decided that I really had to stop otherwise I'm going to be in really deep doodoo at work. The problem is that after every episode, I continue watching just to see how the cliffhanger gets resolved.... and one thing leads to another....

Yeah, be careful!

while were asking questions is Paris Hilton a whore?
24 is seriously the only thing I've come in contact with that actually made me sit alone in my room watching a shows whole season in one setting. I bought season 1 way back during Christmas two years ago when amazon had alot of fox season 1 shows for 14.99(back when that was a insanely great deal that didn't occur every other day like it does now) and blind bought it. Needless to say the following summer when I actually got around to watching it I couldn't stop, I Called in sick to work,Then immediately ran out and bough season 2 and 3. (than got my dad hooked on it after he questioned why the hell I spent a whole weekend watching the same show for hours on end). But I can't watch the show weekly, I can't wait for episodes, and have commercials in between.

Wow. NEARLY every single thing you have said can be applied to my situation as well.

24 isn't addicting. Life just gets in the way.

Jack Bauer is not addicted to heroin.....Heroin is addicted to Jack Bauer

Strange but true story, I was so freaking engrossed with season 1 that I decided not to watch the show anymore past that point. I honestly just couldn't stand the suspense.

I'm actually afraid to buy season 2 on DVD because I don't think I could handle it. Seriously.

I also find myself getting more wrapped up in the show. I actually watched Season 5 when it was broadcast. I actually yelled out "NOOO!!!" near the beginning of the premiere. I'm sure all of you 24 fans know why...man that got to me.

Seriously, your afraid to watch the show past Season 1 because you were way too engrossed in it?? That's the whole point of the show, it's suppose to keep you wanting more for 24 episodes. Did it prevent you from getting house work or errands done?

You ever suck dick for 24?!

DAMN IT!!! 24 is very addictive to say the least.

I watched Season 1 live and then opted to watch season 2-4 on DVD. I just got Season 5 for Xmas and hope to have that watched by the time the Season 6 premiere hits the screen. Then I'll be able to use the DVR to catch all the episodes if I have to miss any.

I constantly found myself watching "just one more episode" because I was so engrossed in it

yes

not addictive for me at all

Freak. :banned:

;)


You mock but my sister and dad are the same way. They both flew through season one and depsite me offering up season 2+ they don't want it because they know they will get so engrossed that things won't get done around the house and don't want to devote the time to watch it. They both know once they start they will have to finish it and not take their time doing it either.