Legion

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 8, 2017
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 578 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 495 out of 578
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 578
  3. Negative: 48 out of 578
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  1. SimboTheKing
    May 15, 2022
    8
    I'm rewatching this after seeing Moon Knight and wow, the difference in quality between the two shows is night (heh) and day. Legion actually reminds me quite a lot of Twin Peaks but in a really good way. It's not quite up to that level of weirdness but it excels at still being a fresh take on a genre that, to be fair, could absolutely be accused of being a bit stale. I love how confusingI'm rewatching this after seeing Moon Knight and wow, the difference in quality between the two shows is night (heh) and day. Legion actually reminds me quite a lot of Twin Peaks but in a really good way. It's not quite up to that level of weirdness but it excels at still being a fresh take on a genre that, to be fair, could absolutely be accused of being a bit stale. I love how confusing its plot is and the mysteries it teases. I personally feel that its up there with Lost, Dark, and Westworld S1 in terms of how it feels like a puzzle box with each thread leading to a myriad others. The hardest part about these mystery box shows is sticking the landing. Thankfully, Legion S1 does this with great skill. I never actually got around to watching Legion S3 and I dunno how I dropped it, cause it is genuinely a very good show.… Expand
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    Visually stunning sci-fi feast. Perfectly cast and well written. Great set design and fantastic turns. delightfully confusing, with reveals stripped off two layers of the onion at a time, only to have one more layer added back on. The cinematography is excellent, the acting is great, and the characters are engaging. A hell of a lot is packed into a single episode, making it worth anotherVisually stunning sci-fi feast. Perfectly cast and well written. Great set design and fantastic turns. delightfully confusing, with reveals stripped off two layers of the onion at a time, only to have one more layer added back on. The cinematography is excellent, the acting is great, and the characters are engaging. A hell of a lot is packed into a single episode, making it worth another watch. For its genre, Legion is as good as it gets.… Expand
  3. usuallee
    May 15, 2019
    1
    Love Dan Stevens. Show looked GREAT. But man I got bogged down around episode 6. Legion is stuck in its own head...literally! It goes into the characters head which is in the character's head which is in the character's head....Oh. My. Gawd. Just stop. Show lost all forward momentum as it got bogged down in psycho-babble minutia. Convoluted would be an understatement. Huge disappointment.
  4. hamspider
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    Noah Hawley can do no wrong. The show is not only beautiful to look at, but is clever, imaginative, brilliantly written and very well acted, especially Stevens, Plaza and Clement. Although it can be a little bit slow to begin with, the payoff is fantastic. Cannot wait for Season 2.
  5. Skitzofreniq
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    The perfect show if you want to turn your brain into mush. Most of the time I have no clue what the hell is going on but the cinematography, script and characters are all so intriguing that you can not look away. It's almost a psychological rollercoaster ride. Especially when you get a lot of answers near the end of a season but those same answers leave you with questions for futureThe perfect show if you want to turn your brain into mush. Most of the time I have no clue what the hell is going on but the cinematography, script and characters are all so intriguing that you can not look away. It's almost a psychological rollercoaster ride. Especially when you get a lot of answers near the end of a season but those same answers leave you with questions for future episodes/seasons.… Expand
  6. joaofarinha
    Jun 7, 2018
    2
    I just created an account to comment this.
    I really don't get how this show has such a high rating...
    I barely endured through the first episode (couldn't finish...) So, apart from visuals, like everyone says, it's cringingly awful. Oh my god the dialogues... for the love of god! That was the worst, so painful. Who writes something like this in this day and age!? All the characters    I just created an account to comment this.
    I really don't get how this show has such a high rating...
    I barely endured through the first episode (couldn't finish...)

    So, apart from visuals, like everyone says, it's cringingly awful.
    Oh my god the dialogues... for the love of god! That was the worst, so painful. Who writes something like this in this day and age!?
    All the characters are way too cliché, even for a "superhero" show.

    There's nothing here, I'm sorry. I'm giving it a 2 because of the visuals.    … Expand
  7. Dermorat
    May 16, 2018
    0
    While the show is one of the most uniquely bizarre that I have ever seen, I must say that season 2 is simply too complex for me to enjoy. I find myself struggling to follow its surreal and disconnected story line. The characters, while often wildly emotional, are ultimately emotionally flat. Their outbursts serve no dramatic purpose. It feels like I'm peeking into the minds of a group ofWhile the show is one of the most uniquely bizarre that I have ever seen, I must say that season 2 is simply too complex for me to enjoy. I find myself struggling to follow its surreal and disconnected story line. The characters, while often wildly emotional, are ultimately emotionally flat. Their outbursts serve no dramatic purpose. It feels like I'm peeking into the minds of a group of raging schizophrenics. I keep wondering, what's the point?… Expand
  8. scstraus
    May 16, 2018
    10
    The best show currently on television. Better than Game of Thrones. Better than Westworld. Mind blowing, visually stunning, and always new. I can't wait for every new episode.
  9. computurn
    May 13, 2018
    3
    The first season of Legion was, I thought, pretty good. The second season is dreadfully boring. Be prepared to suffer through several episodes with minimum dialogue or action. It is as if the writer is trying to convince us how clever he is. Please, writer, pick up the pace!
  10. jaasieljunior
    May 5, 2018
    8
    Legion é uma das séries mais importantes de 2017 e a sua primeira temporada é tão complexa que acabamos apontando teorias em quase todos os episódios.
  11. levshortall
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    Incredibly creative, conceptual and all-around brilliant. Season 2 is off to a roaring start, subtly weaving in more of the X-Men lore, while retaining its own brazenly unique perspective on the superhero genre. I mean, deciding to portray three powerful psychics squaring off in the form of a dance battle? Artistic badassery.
  12. Ascospore
    Mar 18, 2018
    8
    Terry Gilliam would be proud. Season 1 has all the elements required for a good time, and season 2 is only two weeks away.
  13. MasteroMustache
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    An absolute mind***k of a series. Love it, my currently airing right now along with Dark.
  14. Sabotower
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This may be the most insane TV show to date. It has psychedelic imagery, a terrifying villain, and a layered story. I am generally not a fan of horror, but this show simply oozes polish, with every frame most likely having a secondary meaning or the Shadow King. The performances in this show are amazing. Dan Stevens nails the "constantly confused" David, as well as his slowly gaining control over his powers. Aubrey Plaza is amazing as Lenny and the Shadow King, completely insane and over-the-top.… Expand
  15. luke100
    Jan 11, 2018
    9
    The visuals are just stunning. The characters have a complexity to them that is hard to find not only in superhero genre, but in TV generally speaking. The events and their presentation leads to multiple mind-bends during this fairly short season. One of the most engaging modern TV series.
  16. mrdr4gon
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    The plot is only just about decipherable, and even then not particularly that special, but Legion consistently proves throughout that it isn't necessarily what the story is, but how that story is expressed, and just about every aspect of the show is expressed perfectly through excellent visual storytelling and an incredible thematic approach to its ideas. This is the only Superhero comeThe plot is only just about decipherable, and even then not particularly that special, but Legion consistently proves throughout that it isn't necessarily what the story is, but how that story is expressed, and just about every aspect of the show is expressed perfectly through excellent visual storytelling and an incredible thematic approach to its ideas. This is the only Superhero come art-house cinema TV show you're gonna get and thank god this one is as good as it is.… Expand
  17. Avalancheee
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Creative genius! I didn't realize until the end of the season that the lead character is from a comic book. Thankfully, Legion is totally different than the myriad of comic books shows on TV and in Theatres. Just a couple of the genius moves: (1) having the show take place in current times, but the sets, the costumes, the hairstyles are completely 1960s . . . and the best part of itCreative genius! I didn't realize until the end of the season that the lead character is from a comic book. Thankfully, Legion is totally different than the myriad of comic books shows on TV and in Theatres. Just a couple of the genius moves: (1) having the show take place in current times, but the sets, the costumes, the hairstyles are completely 1960s . . . and the best part of it is, the show doesn't feel the need to explain why everyone is all 1960s-Up'd, the show just goes with it. Bold and totally cool. (2) Who would have ever thought anyone could create a character an unusual as April Ludgate? Hats off to Aubrey Plaza. However, one request for the writers: Please layoff the occasional trashy dialogue for Plaza's character. It detracts from the gestalt. P.S. Jean Smart is brilliant.… Expand
  18. Futuredirector
    Sep 9, 2017
    7
    Legion can't be saved from its confusing plot and muddled characters, but it has a true redemption after its eye-popping storytelling and brilliantly talented cast blesses its eerie conclusion. A new Marvel's series has come.
  19. bazingathedude
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    A Colorful, Creative And Chaotic Collaboration Between FX And Noah Hawley, Legion Has The Perfect Combo Of Intriguing Characters And A Compelling Plot
  20. DavidHaller
    Aug 26, 2017
    10
    BEST SHOW ON TV RIGHT NOW! I loved everything about it. BEST thing Marvel has ever helped create. Please just keep making it more awesome next season.

    What I loved:

    1. Casting
    2.Story
    3.Keeps you sucked in from the first episode.
    4. Good from the first to the last episode.
    5. CGI for a TV show looked great
  21. Kenmei
    Jun 26, 2017
    8
    Generally confusing most of the time, Legion works but with a number of blemishes. A big factor is the hit or miss acting. While Stevens and Keller do a great job at as the main characters, the supporting cast never really lives up to their example. Very bland performances abound for most of them and can really take you out of a scene. Also some CGI is very very bad. I'm talking "bad atGenerally confusing most of the time, Legion works but with a number of blemishes. A big factor is the hit or miss acting. While Stevens and Keller do a great job at as the main characters, the supporting cast never really lives up to their example. Very bland performances abound for most of them and can really take you out of a scene. Also some CGI is very very bad. I'm talking "bad at Microsoft paint" bad. Fortunately there are some very cool scenes scattered in every episode. And the story was fairly refreshing as you can never be sure what was real and what wasn't. They've also kept the "it could all just be in his head" angle going the entire time, which adds more thought provoking ideas to the base. In the end, season two should be good as long as they can clear up some of the poor performances and the poor CGI.… Expand
  22. cindysandiego
    Jun 24, 2017
    4
    Episodes 1 and 2 were fascinating and gorgeous. I was excited to have found a great new show. Episode 3 really dragged with uninteresting filler content, but I still had hopes for episode 4. Nope. No advancement of plot, no rising action, no coherent narrative. I dropped out here.
  23. ozymandias79
    Jun 3, 2017
    2
    Apparently you only need to say mutant in a TV series and it automatically gets a 10. Legion is repetitive and boring. Almost nothing has happened in 5 episodes. Apart from the lead, there's minimal character development, leading to very dull characters. I think the quirkiness is supposed to make Legion interesting, but it doesn't, it makes it stupid.
  24. KennyF
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Possibly my favorite show of 2017. Thank you FX for taking a risk and creating such a creative take on super hero TV. The look, music and performances are all top notch, just as Noah Hawley has done with Fargo. I don't always know what's going on but in Noah's hands that's part of the fun. Highly recommended viewing.
  25. Tommyrhogan
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Noah Hawley can do no wrong. The show is not only beautiful to look at, but is clever, imaginative, brilliantly written and very well acted, especially Stevens, Plaza and Clement. Although it can be a little bit slow to begin with, the payoff is fantastic. Cannot wait for Season 2.
  26. Ahkritz
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Pretttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttty mindblowing.
  27. flamini1314
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    Legion is the single most remarkable, mind-blowing, mind-expanding, psychedelic head trip I've seen on tv in I don't even know how long. It quickly moved right up to my top three favorite shows. The excellent cast and their performances breath such life to a storyline built on endless surprises with multiple 'realities' that results in you never quite knowing what will happen next, evenLegion is the single most remarkable, mind-blowing, mind-expanding, psychedelic head trip I've seen on tv in I don't even know how long. It quickly moved right up to my top three favorite shows. The excellent cast and their performances breath such life to a storyline built on endless surprises with multiple 'realities' that results in you never quite knowing what will happen next, even when you feel secure that you have a grasp on what's actually happening, which you most likely don't. Sublime writing together with a great cast and stellar special effects makes for a show that no doubt goes over the head of many a viewer. I suspect a good number of the mixed and negative reviews are from people who want it to stop being what it is and settle down into a more generic 'super-hero' show (Daredevil, JJ, Agents of Shield) so they can follow along. Hey kids, puts down your phones, throw out your sugar-filled crap soda and try to follow along.… Expand
  28. metabad
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    The only 'superhero' show I like. It surely is not for everyone.
    A great deal of plot takes place inside the main characters mind.
    So, if you're not into that kind of thing, you probably won't like it.
    I, for one, found it suspenseful and I was always looking forward to the next episode.
  29. jamess
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    If you took a Marvel property, added touches of Inception, and mixed it with Requiem For A Dream, you'd have Legion, the wildest, most imaginative television program I've ever seen. There are sequences and story telling techniques that major motion pictures wouldn't have the balls to attempt. You may feel lost (just like the main character) time and again, and repeat viewings seemIf you took a Marvel property, added touches of Inception, and mixed it with Requiem For A Dream, you'd have Legion, the wildest, most imaginative television program I've ever seen. There are sequences and story telling techniques that major motion pictures wouldn't have the balls to attempt. You may feel lost (just like the main character) time and again, and repeat viewings seem mandatory, but the visuals are so outstanding, the acting so spot on, it's a pleasure, not a chore. Give Noah Hawley (on a roll Ryan Murphy would be jealous of) and FX credit for airing a challenging, artful series that is stunning in it's execution. I'm docking it one star, because it can be frustrating taken an episode at a time, but as a whole...brilliant. BTW if your only knowledge of Audrey Plaza is from Parks and Rec....you're in for a surprise.… Expand
  30. mc042
    Apr 23, 2017
    4
    I was genuinely interested in this show at the beginning, but after watching 4 episodes, it became very hard to continue, as it was so boring and repetitive. It seems that confusion is the only real point of this series. Nothing really happened in the first half of the season, so I just gave up on watching. I don't even care what happens in the second half.
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Feb 9, 2017
    100
    [Legion is] produced like a cerebral art house version of a superhero series, thrumming with precision and emotion where the genre usually calls for shock and awe, and assembled with an entrancing period aesthetic (it seems to be set in the early 1970s, but that could just be a side-effect of David's fragile mental state) and stunning, occasionally horrifying visual effects.
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Sam Adams
    Feb 8, 2017
    60
    It’s handsomely shot, and smartly acted, and ingeniously constructed enough to suggest there’s something mind-blowing lurking at its center. But as Hawley pushes from jazzed-up origin story to psychodrama, it starts to feel like a show with a Rubik’s cube where its heart should be.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Meredith Blake
    Feb 8, 2017
    70
    A disorienting labyrinth of a show that's as seductive and visually arresting as it is frustrating.
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