I can't stand 24. It's like watching a propaganda film. I did watch the first season, but lost interest. I tried watching the first episode of this season and was sickened. I mean, it started out with Bauer blowing off an investigation into his and others' illegal torture, etc.
It is a propaganda film.
But I think Bauer is the closest thing to Kirk on the tube these days.
I like the hell with the rules attitude. And after watching this season, I think it is a good thing that torture is getting some exposure.
Disclaimer - I got an Ipod about a year ago and pretty much turned off the TV so I don't really know what is on the tube. I either download the episodes from I tunes or watch them on the web.
The "be afraid" theme of broadcast TV was really starting to get to me.
Be afraid because:
its raining
its snowing
the terrorists are coming
its cold
its hot
its windy
the sun is out
the pollen index is too high
the food will kill you
That list is pretty much endless.
Oh, I forgot, if (fill in the blank), call the government.
Government torture just seems more realistic.