LEGIE 100
LEGIE 100

LEGIE 100

2018TV ShowEnded1 SeasonCzech
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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users86%
Director: Noah HawleyGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

David Haller, a powerful mutant with schizophrenia, is institutionalized in a psychiatric hospital. After a mysterious encounter with a fellow patient, he begins to suspect that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real. He then embarks on a journey to understand and control his extraordinary abilities, aided by a group of specialists.

Critical Reception

Legion garnered widespread critical acclaim for its unique visual style, surreal storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from Dan Stevens. Critics lauded its ambitious and experimental approach to superhero narratives, though some found its complexity challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold, psychedelic visuals and unconventional narrative.
  • Dan Stevens' performance as the complex protagonist received widespread acclaim.
  • Lauded for its daring exploration of mental illness through a superhero lens.

Google audience: Audiences found Legion to be a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating series, appreciating its unique take on the genre and Dan Stevens' performance. Some viewers found the surreal elements occasionally disorienting but generally praised its originality.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design. Received multiple nominations and wins from other critics' circles and genre awards.

Fun Fact

The series is set within the X-Men universe, but it does not directly feature any of the established X-Men characters, focusing instead on lesser-known characters from Marvel Comics.

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