The phrase " — paper" appears to refer to the common critical sentiment that reviving the 24 franchise with a new hero was a "good idea on paper" , but difficult to execute in practice .
Reviving the iconic real-time format with a fresh, diverse lead like Corey Hawkins was seen as a smart move. 24: Legacy
Despite the promising "on paper" premise, some reviewers felt the writing fell into "clichéd plot twists" and missed opportunities for true reinvention. The phrase " — paper" appears to refer