You make an interesting point about LOST and 24 though. LOST is a show I agree can get frustrating from week to week (especially with tons of reruns). 24 is good week to week.
On the flip side, LOST is excellent when you can sit down and watch it all at once. I also saw it over a single weekend. 24 gets VERY cheesy when watched all at once IMHO. I have watched Season's 1-3 over the course of about a week, and it's just too much drama too fast. It's like "How much sh*t can happen in a day?" I used to question how many types his daughter could be kidnapped in one single day, LOL.
LOST I've definitely fallen in love with. I haven't ever watched 24 on TV. I lost interest in it ironically after watching 3 seasons too quickly in a row.