Last night was the return of the most action-packed show on television… 24. The triumphant return included a two-hour premiere last night and a two-hour show tonight. Four quick hours should bag a lot of viewers – it’s what got me hooked last year.
Jack’s return from China was about what you’d expect; he only had the beard for about 10 minutes and won’t even have a 5 o’ clock shadow by the season finale. Naturally, Jack defies a presidential order in the first episode and turns out to be right. If he’s really that lucky, why doesn’t he just play the lottery?
I was amazed at some of the star power from some secondary stars, including Scott William Winters, who was the Harvard guy from Good Will Hunting (he likes apples), and Eric Bruskotter, who plays Rube in Major League II (the catcher who can’t throw it back to the pitcher). And of course, Kal Penn, who plays Taj in Van Wilder and Kumar in Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. So far, the famous faces haven’t taken away from the action (and Sean “Rudy” Astin was actually quite good last season), but it’s interesting to hear a familiar voice in an unfamiliar place.
All told, Season Six is off to a roaring start. Two more hours tonight!
