The 21st-Century’s Greatest Espionage Thriller Spin-off Series Just Became the Best Weekend Binge

In the pantheon of modern action shows, 24is still a pioneer. Not only did it have a tough-as-nails, yet layered protagonist in Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), but it also had a unique hook with its "real-time" narrative. Each season of 24 takes place over a single day, with each episode corresponding to an hour in real time. It was a bold choice that made 24 the definition of must-see TV; back before streaming services, you had to actually tune into a show or hope you could DVR it. The shocking ending of Season 1 also proved that 24 wasn't willing to pull punches, and set the stage for a fleet of action shows to follow in its footsteps, includingReacher. One of those shows was an actual spin-off of 24, appropriately titled 24: Legacy.