In-universe, characters within the show also used similar logic; for instance, a review from IGN noted that CTU director Mullins' decision to approve a dangerous mission was "borderline insanity" on paper , even if it served the show's action-heavy "Jack Bauer staple" of rule-breaking. Key Series Details: Review: '24: Legacy' brings fresh faces to old formula
Despite the promising "on paper" premise, some reviewers felt the writing fell into "clichéd plot twists" and missed opportunities for true reinvention.
Reviving the iconic real-time format with a fresh, diverse lead like Corey Hawkins was seen as a smart move.