The more stuff that's explained, the less fun the show becomes. I wish they hadn't even shown the others on the boat. I was hoping there would just be the spotlight and then they'd go away, or they would fire on the boat and then go away. The mysteries which make no sense (like the hatch, and locke) are the best part! I don't mind being kept totally in the dark, it's a lot of fun that way.
As for 24... have you noticed every time Jack has been a fugitive, it's awesome? When they thought he was trying to kill Palmer, when he held up that gas station... I've been hoping forever that there would be a whole season of Jack on the run. Now, finally, I think they're actually gonna do it! Can't wait for that.