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.
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.