So, we all know 24 is amazing.

 

And if you don't - sort it out.

 

Meanwhile, I have made a discovery. 

 

There is one thing better than 24 - and that is watching a series with someone who has never seen it before.

 

Last winter, in January, my ex-housemate Ryan (and, it turns out, avid reader of my blog) was getting increasingly excited about the fact that the new series of 24 was soon going to be airing on Sky One. He was, then, faintly appalled to learn that I not seen any 24. EVER. It was just one of those things where I'd missed the first series (I was kinda absent that day) so I didn't bother to watch it when it came on again. You know what it's like.

 

I forget exactly how it happened, but somehow the challenge was banded about that I couldn't watch all three previous seasons before the fourth one started. Gladly forgetting the fact I had exams going on at the time I sat down to get on with some hardcore 24 watching and, I'm pleased to say, I got through them all in time to see what Mr Bauer got up to on the fourth worst day of his life.

 

Anyway, the point is, Ryan took great delight in wandering through the living room occasionally, seeing where I was up to and laughing when I was completely thrown by one of the many plot twists.

 

I am now experiencing a similar delight since I have taken it upon myself to educate Steven in the ways of 24. Watching him trying to second guess what is coming, formulating theories and generally being way off base is so entertaining I can't really put it into words. You must try it.

 

By the way Ryan, I remain firm in my belief that Nina is a complete legend. I love her.

 

It is also with great joy that I can point you all in this direction towards a teaser for series 5. Don't worry, it contains absolutely no spoilers (unless you haven't seen the end of series 4) just lots of explosions.

 

Oh my God, it looks awesome.