I didn't like 24. (hated it)
I understand safe predictability, but, damn, everything about it was grossly predictable given the name and the star (and even the cinematography). I guess the same could be said about most action shows or CSI or NCIS or NTSF:SD:SUV:: (lol), or Walker: Texas Ranger, or MacGyver or whatever..but come on, we know how it will end 99 percent of the time.
Some sort of interesting journey where I can't guess the outcome is great.
Oh yeah, 'Friends' too. I can't believe how much that show didn't hold up in any way shape or form (fashion, language, situations).