This show is bad. And it has NOTHING to do with race!

First, several disclaimers. One, the original 24 was an entertaining and groundbreaking show. Admittedly, that IS a tough act to follow. Two, The original 24 caused us to suspend disbelief at times. It had its eye rolling moments. I don't deny that one bit. Three, race has NOTHING to do with anything. I'm not talking about that and it is NOT a consideration in any way.

All that being said, two episodes in and I'm disappointed. The performances are very wooden-in particular, Jimmy Smits and yes, the lead, Corey Hawkins. No emotion. No passion. It's early but there seems to be no chemistry among the actors. The old 24 cast had chemistry and likability. They were patriots who were working in concert to thwart the bad guys. So far, I'm not feeling ANY of that with Legacy. Finally, they have really overplayed the "ridiculous factor", for lack of a better phrase. The hot redhead gives an innocent guy the stun gun and drags his unconscious body into a closet. While her husband is running for president. In the middle of a government building! It's not like there would be witnesses or surveillance cameras that would pick that up. More importantly, that's not a punishable offense or anything. Then there's the whole breaking into a police station and stealing a box full of hundred dollar bills. Getting in, getting access to the evidence room, getting past a couple dozen armed cops, getting out the door with it, THEN escaping the APB that would immediately be put out on you. Piece a cake. Good Lord. Seriously?

It's only been two episodes. I'll keep watching to see if they can turn the ship around. But so far, for the above mentioned reasons, I am unimpressed.