You give us 22 hours, we'll give you the world

It's official -- America has reached overload on paint-by-numbers procedurals. Now the influence of "Lost," "The O.C." and other serial dramas is being felt, as a new crop of serials (led by Fox's "Prison Break," photo) comes your way this fall. Here's my lookahead.

Kansas City Star | Barnhart | A story in 22 hours

And here's my review of Monday's "Prison Break":

Kansas City Star | Barnhart | Fox opens season with captivating "Prison Break"

Also this weekend, I reviewed HBO's newest mega-series, "Rome," and in the course asked the question: Has HBO bitten off more than its viewers can chew?

Kansas City Star | Barnhart | 'Rome': HBO's imperial hubris?