What TV show to watch?

[Arito]

Hi,

So I'm looking for a new television series to watch. I'll give you a short overview of the shows I like(d) and why I like(d) them:

Lost - Awesome premise, although at times frustrating development of plotline (slow and/or sporadic) and at times weird acting/dialogue. The mysteries make up for all that though.

Prison Break - Again, awesome premise although the whole 'genius plan, plan failed, another genius plan, plan failed, repeat' is getting old. I have good hopes for this season.

24 - Keeps ya hooked. Jack Bauer is a God. I like the characters of David Palmer, Jack and some of the 'old gang' (Tony, Curtis, Tony's Wife, forgot her name etc.) They lost me at the end of Season 5 but first four seasons were very entertaining.

ER - Yes, I know, not the coolest show on earth but the early seasons had awesome characters, they film it brilliantly and hospitals make for great dramatic situations.

The 4400 - The mystery of Season 1 was great. Who are they? Where do they come from? How did they get their powers etc... Season 2 was more character development which was also very interesting and S3 has been focused on the upcoming war. The main reason I like this show is the plotline. Characters (besides the little girl) are not that intruiging.


So, some of the options as I see them are:

Numb3ers - Saw a trailer for it. Seemed like a lot of mystery and a little bit of Lost meets 24, which sounds cool.

Deadwood - Just because it was popular in another thread. Checked it on imdb and saw it was a western, which is kinda turning me off.

The Wire - Know nothing about this, other than a short imdb viewer review. Sounds decent.

Invasion - Watched a couple of episodes sporadically. Characters seems really annoying.

Any other suggestions and if possible also what makes them good shows?


Thanks a lot!