I just finished watching the first two hours of this season’s 24.  I watched the first season, and I was impressed.  I didn’t watch any of the episodes until the entire season was over.
After the second season, I was informed that it didn’t end.  I didn’t want to get sucked in, so I didn’t watch any of that season or the last one.
This season has been given a lot of hype, and I just couldn’t take it.  I think the best part of the first hour, was the fact that the guy who killed the former president, was killed within the hour.  That was a big surprise.  I would’ve expected to wait until the last few episodes to even know who did it.
I think I’m stuck with watching this season now.