Jack Bauer’s return for four action packed hours on Sunday and Monday cannot come soon enough. Even with the tease we had late last year of ’24: Redemption,’ it’s been far too long since we’ve seen our favorite terrorist buster in action.

I know some have grown weary of the the over-the-top story lines, but I was late to the game in watching the show. I missed the first couple of seasons so I still sit at the edge of my seat during every commercial break. I am still able to suspend my disbelief.

The political undertones and controversies surrounding the show never enter my mind — it’s just great TV. ’24’ is one of the few television shows my wife and I look forward to watching together. The clock can’t tick fast enough for Jack Bauer’s return.