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Being a huge fan of 24, knowing 24:Legacy coming out was good news. Anticipating with excitement, and watching it with lowered expectations after reading some reviews, it turned out... is the same old good, 24.

What's good with the old 24 was the intensity, the spying, story-line, plot holes, all the flaws and amazing acting by Kiefer Sutherland. With 24:Legacy, everything remains except for the good acting (from the lead mainly).

It's inevitable to compare 24 with this new show, especially when 24 only ended not too long ago. Having said that, it's also important to keep an open mind that as all the actors have changed, the chemistry of the show would also differ. All in all, the story is as expected (good old CTU), the intensity is there, the constant search for the mole through the story, basically everything we enjoyed from 24 is replicated. So if you're looking for something new, this may not be for you. But if you're never tired of the same old 24, then you may enjoy this.

With all that said, there is only one problem. The lead actor, Corey Hawkins, playing Eric Carter. One of the main reason 24 was so great was because of Kiefer Sutherland. Until this day, I could still picture Jack Bauer in my head of how he would react and handle different situations and national crisis. Unfortunately, Corey Hawkins does not live up to this legacy. 5 mins in the show and I realise his acting is not up to par. Blank facial expressions, poor action scenes, with little to none chemistry with other actors/actresses. Having only watched the first episode, I truly cannot understand and relate at all what this character Eric Carter is, which is pretty much the main job of an actor. Now fortunately, the supporting roles were done properly by all others. Whether it's Carter's wife or his brother, CTU members, and even the terrorists, all performed on an acceptable standard.

There's no one TV series or movie that's perfect. So, accepting one's flaws and enjoying the show is all we, as audiences can do. But, if the acting of the lead does not shape up, that's too much of a flaw to bare and I might just give up after a few episodes. Let's wait and see.

For now, I'll give it a 6/10.

I have watched episode 9 just seconds ago.

I have been following this series from the first Season and it has been my favourite show up until now.

Not the cast.. not the director... They are OK..

But the plot holes made this series non-watchable now.

No need to go in details.

Watch yourself and see...

I really wanted to love this series as I loved 24. What I can't get over is this show is on the same channel as the original so you would think it would follow the regular and be as intense and real as the prior. This is not the case. Some parts look so fake it takes away from the intensity of the show. The acting is just mediocre but I think that's more the writing. None of the characters seem real. I think the writers followed Kiefer over to channel 7 as designated survivor has been great.

While 24 was diversified and even before it's time by having a black president then a women president this show tries to hard to make sure everyone is represented but still has the stereo typical villains. The thing that bothers me the most though is there are no " oh sh*t " moments. In 24 there where those moments that jumped out and just changed what I was thinking. Some even blew me away. You don't get that here as it is fairly predictable and there are no surprises.

It's a show living on the reputation of the prior and doesn't feel like it needs to work that hard when it fact it needs to work twice as hard to prove itself. I will stick it out this year but will not be watching after that.

I am a big fan of 24 from the very beginning. Season 1 and 2 are still the best for me (meaning lesser plot holes and suspension of disbelief). From there the show kept repeating itself and became quite generic, even so generic that you can effortlessly predict the twists coming. And yet I continued watching and enjoying - the characters were solid, the pace was good and all in all I got what I wanted and what I enjoyed (just not so much as the the first season which is normal).

24: Legacy is no different - it follows the same formula, it doesn't offer anything new but also it does not take away what we need in 24 - characters and pacing. Which is alright for me - I don't expect anything groundbreaking anyway. Something that is bugging me a little - since this will be aimed at hardcore fans I just would like to see more references towards the old series (so far we got just one for Edgar Stiles and waiting for Tony Almeida to appear).

The new lead is quite alright, also I never thought that 24 should end with Kiefer (don't get me wrong he was born to play this role) so I am not taking out any points for him missing.

To conclude: it is the same old done according to the standards. Nothing more, nothing less.

I remember when the original "24" began, it was the best thing since sliced bread in terms of TV. In 2001 we were just beginning to see the upward tick of quality series that would eventually lead to a golden age of television with networks like HBO, FX, AMC, and now Netflix contributing some of the most engaging series ever made for the small screen and turning television into an experience akin to going to the cinema.

"24" was dark, edgy, it had novelty with the fresh real-time concept, and it had a very engaging plot and a great lead. It was TV crack.

"Legacy" attempts to recapture that magic, but ultimately fails. It's not that Kiefer is no longer around. It's not that the real-time format is old hat now. It's the fact that the human drama is no longer interesting and the plot is a rehash of old ideas like being served warmed-up leftovers that have been in the fridge a day too long.

The suspense isn't as intense, the actors aren't as intriguing, and there's no blonde little girl running around getting into mishaps with cougars and everything else. In essence, the "magic" is missing from this reincarnation and that feeling of being on the edge of your seat for the entire hour is sorely lacking. This is "24", no doubt, but it's a hollow version of its predecessor that lacks bite and feels so very routine. Even the dark, brooding nature of the original series is absent and composer Sean Callery's themes are strangely lackluster and fail to pull you in.

I am holding out hope that this improves, though as of this writing we are currently on episode 5. As of now, this is watered-down "24" with no soul, no grit, and no spunk. What do you have left? A by-the-numbers action series with shootouts, explosions, and people running around "doing things." This reboot needs a soul. Right now it's "watch in the background while playing on your phone" material.

Only ignorant, racism people as the previous reviewer will describe the show as "pathetic black-washed crap" 24 has always and will always be one my favorite TV show. Jack Bauer was a great agent, but just because Eric Carter is black, this doesn't make him any less of a great actor than Jack. So people grow up, and try to evolve. Carter is fine. He has a warm voice That's make him sound very interesting. He has such a high lethal confidence when he's kicking ass, which convince me of his character. And there's no undying of his anger and frustration to spill blood after finding out that they've killed most of his crew, so I'm positive that he has more than enough to fill Jack's shoes when he joined CTU.

2 episodes in, and everything about 24 Legacy reflects the 24 series. Intrigue, suspense, and action is in abundance.

It's debatable if you prefer the 24 season broken down into 24 episodes, covering every minute of the day or this format which has gaps because it's one day shown in 12 one hour episodes. I liked the series better when it was 24 episodes but too often the twists and turns to plot don't work as well over a full 24 episodes. 12 episodes allows for better writing and a more cohesive plot. Part of me still thinks if this series did run 24 episodes, the new characters would have a better chance of shining through and be better associated with he name of the series. This is an uphill battle in only 12 episodes. 24 episodes means more air time for the actors of course but more situations for the characters to develop in the viewer's mind.

I did not like 24 : Live Another Day much when it was done. There was closure of course and an opportunity to bid farewell to series regulars but the 12 episode format didn't develop much story beyond the surface and the plot twists had less impact since they weren't being played out longer in the full context of the story.

The problem with calling this spinoff 24 is that if you always associated the show with Bauer, Chloe O'Brien or whoever during those 8 seasons plus 24:Live Another Day, then this won't feel much like a spinoff of the original 24 except in name only.

The casting is good, the story is fine so far. If you liked the 24 show, you will like this but if you can't get past thinking of the characters from the original series when seeing that logo appear at the start of the episodes except for the potential of occasional cameos or references, then perhaps you may be disappointed.

Personally, I always thought spinoffs of a successful show focused on one character from the original show and made him or her the focal point forward. Frasier is a spinoff of Cheers because the character was in Cheers etc, but I guess I was wrong? This show, with any other title, could be a success.

I will say that I am not usually one to be taken by action programs however this is a complete exception I was on the edge of my seat watching Mr Carter battle the same people who he thought were with him and I have to say that I have found a new program to keep me waiting for Monday night yes it may have lost viewers but I personally don't see how it could have I was blown away by the sense of adventure and action packed fun here pure thrilling adventure if you are not a action fan I still recommend it for you to try and see how you enjoy it I personally would not be able to see anyone not liking it but it is just my opinion on the matter of the subject I will say that I have not seen a action show in quite awhile and can only hope it gets better and judging by what I saw I am in for a treat

My first experience with Corey was through the Walking Dead and I was certainly impressed with what he gave us during his short screen time. Unfortunately, I think he made a mistake of taking the lead role in a spin off that was never going to work. My mom and I watched every episode of the original 24 and when it came to the end, there was no doubting that the show had run its course. Hate to break it to you, but Eric is no Jack Bauer even though we're only a few episodes in. It's boring, predictable and uninteresting.

Admittedly, I am a bit of a walking dead fanboy. In my humble opinion, Corey went for the short-term gain instead of looking at the long-term. Needless to say, I don't see this lasting very long as a fan of the original and after watching the first few episodes.

I am from India and 24 was the first television series I started watching. It was a hell of a ride. But this one.....I couldn't stand the first 15 minutes! It was utterly ridiculous and exasperating. As pointed out by many, this is more of a left-liberalist diversity propaganda rather than an engrossing thriller series. I am not white and even I can make out that they are trying to unnecesarily portray white people in a negative light, especially males. They should understand that Keifer Stherland wasn't successful because he was white. It was because he looked the part of a CTU agent to the T. The temperament he displayed convinced viewers that this is a man who'll break the rules if it gets the job done. This legacy stuff is non-sense. I wasn't able to make out whether they rebooted 24 or parodied it. This is SAD! They absolutely ruined it!

I was hoping this was going to be as good as the first 8 seasons of 24 but so far it has been a big disappointment so I have just deleted from my DVR. The writing acting and story lines are poor to fair and you do not get that rush that 24 had. On a good note Designated Survivor is great so that is my replacement for my 24 fix.

24: Legacy was never going to be the same without Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer. It was just common knowledge. At least 24 ended on a good note when it finished in 2010. I'm still yet to see 24: Live Another Day, but my interest was sitting on the 50/50 mark. I thought I'd give 24: Legacy a chance regardless, but after the first episode it was just the same thing done all over again albeit with a different cast.

Nothing against Corey Hawkins stepping into the shoes as the heroic Eric Carter, but he just doesn't have the same presence and charisma as Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer.

24: Legacy just didn't have me hooked from the first episode. Rewind back to the very first episode of 24, and there were plenty of twists and turns to have you hooked as well as a variety of interesting characters. 24: Legacy failed to tick all the right boxes.

Just as well that 24: Legacy was cancelled after one season. It just could not resurrect the same popularity, and a lot of 24 fans were very indifferent. Sorry, but the 24 legacy should have been left well enough alone.

4/10.

This show is full of action and suspense. The ratings had a lot to do with the super bowl. I never really understood why they show premiers after an exciting yet draining super bowl game, especially one that goes into overtime for the first time. It's late and people are ready for bed afterwards. I couldn't even watch it when I wanted to and I am a strong believer of helping with ratings.

A lot of people who are fans of the original 24 also have a hard time not comparing this one to the original, but I truly believe that Corey Hawkins is holding his own. It's called a reboot for a reason. It's not supposed to be the same. The sooner fans realize that, the better off they will be. If you are a true fan, I encourage you to to go into this series with an open mind and accept the fresh faces.

I think if audiences didn't have the original 24 to compare against, this show might get higher ratings. I found it entertaining enough to continue watching despite some of the negatives that others have pointed out.

I hear that Fox is still deliberating about whether to go forward with season 2. I think it should be a "no brainer" for Fox if they consider the LONG-TERM consequences of canceling instead of just the short-term. Here are some of the long-term factors they should consider:

1) Further damage to their brand

They already suffer from a reputation of canceling shows prematurely, leaving the audience hanging mid-plot.

2) The genre of the show

This isn't just a sitcom what provides relative closure after each weekly episode, it has an ongoing, intrigue-building, multi-faceted, conspiratorial plot. Because of this, audiences have invested a lot of their time having their curiosity piqued and intensified week-after-week. The reaction when a show like this is ended without closure (or with obviously-contrived and rushed faux closure after they decide to cancel) is not just disappointment (as in, "shoot, I'm going to miss that show"); it is frustration and anger; it is visceral. The audience feels cheated and manipulated. And they will hold a grudge.

3) The new watching habits of audiences--especially for series like this one

Because audiences have already been burned by networks canceling shows mid-plot, many of them have learned not to commit to one. Rather than joining in with the week-by-week audience, they simply wait until a season completes and ensure the show isn't being abandoned before they commit to it. And often, at that point, they binge watch it.

This new audience behavior pattern should not, however, be interpreted as being proof that the genre is no longer valid. In fact, audiences LOVE it. And they love it especially because they now have the liberty to queue up and binge watch rather than being held in suspense every week. The networks just need to create a strategy and business model that takes in to account the audiences' likely viewing behavior for this genre so that they can monetize it profitably. And one indispensable component of profitable strategy is to provide their audience assurances that they when they commit to a series like this, they will see it through to a satisfying closure. If they don't provide that, they'll find public excitement for this "keep-me-in-suspense-each-week" genre will continue to dwindle.

nothing really connects this time, there does not seem to be any emotional connection between the lead hero and her wife, it looks like everyone is forced to play their character. Plot suggests a large sleeper cell attack is being planned on American Soil, from CTU to Lead hero no one's expression, action suggests that a threat is really looming over their country. Lousy acting what is all I see this time. I have tried three episodes and every episode has decreased my interest in the show. Jimmy Smits seems more convincing in his role than any one else. But i truly hope this show gets better as the time goes by but for now i am not too sure if will really keep audience attracted to it.

We all know that Kiefer Sutherland was the man when it came to 24. 24 Legacy is a new show that is trying to fill the void. If you expect the show to be the same you will absolutely 100% be disappointed. However, if you are open to change, 24 legacy is awesome! You need to watch it with a mindset that there is no main character. It is CTU and there is a terrorist threat. There are new characters, and possibly some revisited from the original series. In any case, if you are looking for a great show to watch and you liked the original, you will love this show. You just need to let Jack Bauer go and have an open mind.

As a huge fan of 24 I was super excited for this series. As much as I love Jack Bauer I think after 8 seasons and another half season it was time for him to leave and I think his time ended on a high note.

This show had a lot of potential but I think because the original was just so good it could never have lived up to it. Maybe if you haven't seen the original you might enjoy it more but for me I would prefer to watch the original.

I never watched 24 for realism, it is after all an action show not a reality show! So expect what you would from an action movie and don't overthink it. Lots of shooting, killing, terrorists etc an ok plot and ok characters just not the same charm as the original.

Still worth a watch though, it's only 12 episodes so give it a shot! Still better than half the crap being produced these days!

If you have not already seen the 8 seasons of 24 and the bonus season in London, then watch those. This is not worth your time. From an unbelievable, cliché, and stupid plot line, I stopped watching after a few episodes. Honestly does not have anything interesting despite having big possibilities. Re-watching 24 is better than seeing this garbage!