“So Adam! Remember how Tony got SHOT IN THE NECK but he survived and he’s in hospital but Michelle is a bit worried because they’re like ALL MARRIED AND STUFF and so maybe we should turn management of CTU over to Geil who’s LOOKING A BIT SHIFTY but I suppose he can do the job because we ONLY HAVE TWO HOURS TO STOP THIS VIRUS OUTBREAK?”
Yes, awkwardly scripted mini-recaps intended for the casual viewer aside, 24 is a rather entertaining piece of American hokum. But imagine it being done – Indian style! Yes, you would no longer be short-changed with a hugely shocking plot twist every half hour – they would happen all the time! Literally! Oh man, I’d pay to see that.
