FOX has announced there will be no second season of 24: Legacy, at least for now. Deadline reports FOX CEO Gary Newman said that star Corey Hawkins’ commitment to the Six Degrees of Separation revival on Broadway means he’s unavailable. The thing is, had the FOX planned to renew the 24 sequel for a second season, Hawkins would have still been on contract, so it may be safe to consider 24: Legacy cancelled.
24: Legacy stars Hawkins as Eric Carter, an Army Ranger who becomes the target of a terrorist organization. The show’s cast also includes Miranda Otto, Jimmy Smits, Teddy Sears, Dan Bucatinsky, Anna Diop, Ashley Thomas, Charlie Hofheimer, Coral Pena, and Sheila Vand. The good news is, the network is opened to future installments of the 24 franchise.
24: Legacy got a huge boost in the ratings when it premiered after the Super Bowl earlier this year. However, the numbers quickly dropped afterwards. Overall, season one averaged a 1.40 rating in the 18-49 demo and 5.124 million viewers. While that seems high, the averages are skewed by the series’ post-Super Bowl numbers. 24: Legacy debuted to 17.576 million viewers and by its April finale, only 3.423 million were watching.
Even FOX chief Dana Walden was disappointed with the show’s performance. Earlier, she told Deadline:
I’m a little sad because I feel like it’s a really good show. We’re doing about 7-8 million viewers over seven days per episode. It’s not terrible. We had really high hopes for the show. Perhaps our launch strategy was a little over-ambitious.”
What do you think? Did you see 24: Legacy? Do you think the show deserved a second season?
Cindy McLennan contributed to this report.
Yes, great show. Even if they provide periodic 2 hour specials I would wztch.
Its a good show. Bring it back.
I love the show and can’t wait to the see the next 12 hours! Doesn’t matter how long or who broadcasts it. Big 24 fan!!
please we want a second season… we miss 24. It is one of the best series and we love watching it. not to mention tony almeida…. we love him so much. Continue with season 2 and then 3, 4, 5, 6, 7……. and we want Kiefer Sutherland back immediately. we are waiting. Thank you for listening
I really don’t know why this show was cancelled but this was one of my best shows for this year and I am looking forward to seeing next season
Absolutely. Some of the actors, I think, are miscast. You need to get gush out. Contrast and can mpare to original. Good show but get the family ties out of the way. Keep it closer to a team storyline. No more husband and wife teams. These people are all mismatched and Jimmy Smitts too cool to be corny. The cast really didn’t compliment one another. Not the right mix. Try again. I think no you can work it out and have a hit.
Really liked this show. Was hoping to see season 2. Sad it is cancelled.
I have been waiting on the next season. It was good. Hope you guys change your mind
I guess fox TV shows now are starting to become more like FOXNews whatever the shiny us object wins as opposed to high-quality.
Why are you doing this I love this show am very unhappy about it being cancelled what is wrong with you people
My husband and I loved this show. We just found out it was canceled and we are not very happy. We were looking forward to watching this fall. #disappointedinfox