Legion

Legion (2017-2019)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Science-Fiction

Legion introduces the story of David Haller: Since he was a teenager, David has struggled with mental illness. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he's confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real. He's based on the Marvel comics character Legion, the son of X-Men founder Charles Xavier (played by Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy in the films), first introduced in 1985.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E08Chapter 27août 12, 2019
S03E07Chapter 26août 5, 2019
S03E06Chapter 25juil. 29, 2019
S03E05Chapter 24juil. 22, 2019
S03E04Chapter 23juil. 15, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Legion premiere?

Legion premiered on February 8, 2017.

Who created Legion?

Legion was created by Noah Hawley.

What is the premise of Legion?

Legion follows the story of David Haller, a man diagnosed with schizophrenia who discovers that his mental illness may be the result of supernatural abilities.

Who plays the lead character David Haller in Legion?

Dan Stevens plays David Haller in Legion.

Who plays the character Lenny Busker in Legion?

Aubrey Plaza plays Lenny Busker in Legion.

What is the name of the psychiatric hospital where David is institutionalized in the beginning of the series?

The psychiatric hospital where David is institutionalized is called Clockworks Psychiatric Hospital.

What is the name of the mutant group David joins?

The mutant group that David joins is called Summerland.

Who leads the mutant group Summerland?

Melanie Bird leads the mutant group Summerland.

What is the name of the evil entity that haunts David?

The evil entity that haunts David is known as the Shadow King.

Who plays the character Syd Barrett in Legion?

Rachel Keller plays Syd Barrett in Legion.

What are Syd's powers in Legion?

Syd's powers in Legion allow her to swap bodies with anyone she touches.

What is the name of David's sister in Legion?

David's sister in Legion is named Amy Haller.

What is the relationship between David and Amy?

David and Amy are siblings in Legion.

Which Marvel Comics character is David Haller based on?

David Haller is based on the Marvel Comics character Legion.

Who plays the character Cary/Kerry in Legion?

Bill Irwin plays the character Cary, and Kerry is played by Amber Midthunder.

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Also known as

  • Легион (Bulgaria)
  • Légió (Hungary)
  • Легион (Russian Federation)

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