IMHO, it’s good that it will be only 12 hours long (despite the obvious conflict with the name). That’s about right for a serialized program — it about equals a fat book, or a trilogy of average-size books. I’m optimistic.
Far too often, network serialized dramas spin out of control. They last too many hours per season; the plots keep getting increasingly convoluted, and develop too many plot holes; and they have a tendency to degenerate into soap operas, with the focus being on which characters will be found in bed with which other characters. Too often, network serialized dramas plod along for years, going no where — and then rush to tie all the loose ends up in the final two hours. I prefer the focus to be more on telling a good story. HBO, AMC, and Netflix have shown the networks how it’s done.
Well the standard was 13 and then 13 reruns.
The 12 episode format is inline with what we’ve been getting from the cable networks. Also, it gives a linger off-season so the talent can do other work. More time for writers etc.