Series synopsis
Legendary is an American drama action & adventure television series that premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2020. It ended on June 9, 2022. It was created by Wai-Ming Wong, Peter Yang Kwan. It stars Leiomy Maldonado, Law Roach, Dashaun Wesley Williams and Jameela Jamil.
Legendary Fighter: Yang's Heroine is a 2001 Chinese costume drama produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai Limited in conjunction with Taiwan Television, Singapore Press Holdings and China Film Group Corporation. The plot is based on the Generals of the Yang Family legends, focusing on the women in the stories.
Premise
Legendary Fighter: Yang's Heroine is a 2001 Chinese costume drama produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai Limited in conjunction with Taiwan Television, Singapore Press Holdings and China Film Group Corporation. The plot is based on the Generals of the Yang Family legends, focusing on the women in the stories.
Premise: Ball or nothing.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Leiomy Maldonado as Self - Judge
- Law Roach as Self - Judge
- Dashaun Wesley Williams as Self - MC
- Jameela Jamil as Self - Judge
- Megan Thee Stallion as Self - Judge
- Keke Palmer as Self - Judge
- Tanisha Scott as Self - Supervising Choreographer
- Jamari Balmain as Self - Assistant Choreographer
Supporting cast
- Winnie Harlow as Self - Guest Judge
- Tyson Beckford as Self - Guest Judge
- Nico Tortorella as Self - Guest Judge
- Kelly Osbourne as Self - Guest Judge
- Tamar Braxton as Self - Guest Judge
- Amiyah Scott as Self - Guest Judge
- Taraji P. Henson as Self - Guest Judge
- Normani as Self - Guest Judge
- Nicco Annan as Self - Guest Judge
- Adam Lambert as Self - Guest Judge
- Demi Lovato as Self - Guest Judge
- Tiffany Haddish as Self - Guest Judge
Guest cast
- Jamari Balmain as Self - Assistant Choreographer
- Winnie Harlow as Self - Guest Judge
- Tyson Beckford as Self - Guest Judge
- Nico Tortorella as Self - Guest Judge
- Kelly Osbourne as Self - Guest Judge
- Tamar Braxton as Self - Guest Judge
- Amiyah Scott as Self - Guest Judge
- Taraji P. Henson as Self - Guest Judge
- Normani as Self - Guest Judge
- Nicco Annan as Self - Guest Judge
- Adam Lambert as Self - Guest Judge
- Demi Lovato as Self - Guest Judge
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | May 27, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 6, 2021 | June 10, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | May 19, 2022 | June 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to My House The inaugural ball kicks off with an epic Grand March, which finds the iconic Houses of Escada, Ebony, Ninja, Gucci, West, St. Laurent, Lanvin, and Balmain leaving it all on the floor to make a killer first impression. Who will claim the first "Superior House" title? |
May 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Once Upon a Time The Houses get ready to slay three challenges at a fairy-tale ball: "Rapunzel Effect," where hair performance is queen; "Mirror Mirror," where competitors serve smooth skin, white teeth, and cut bone structure; and "Three Fab Mice," where trios from each House walk runway in perfect unison. Guest judge Tyson Beckford helps select the Superior House, and decide who gets chopped. |
May 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Circus Bezerkus The voguers unleash their inner freaks at the world's shadiest "Circus Bezerkus" ball, where cut-throat competition meets drama so infectious, it just might rub off on the judges. Be forewarned: this function is serving bone-chilling performances and holding no bars, and ballroom hall-of-famer Dominique Jackson's guest judge appearance is not one to be missed. |
June 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grand March (1) The first of a two-part grand march finds the houses of Nina Oricci, Balenciaga, Luxe, Chanel, and Miyake-Mugler executing the five major elements of vogue in a high-stakes fight for survival. |
May 6, 2021 |
| 2 |
Grand March (2) The houses of Prodigy, Milan, Comme des Garçons, Icon, and Tisci hit the runway for the second installment of an epic grand march, where some make unforgettable moments out of the five elements of vogue – and others miss the mark. |
May 6, 2021 |
| 3 |
Tinseltown Bringing Hollywood glamour and theatrics to the stage in a Tinseltown-themed ball, the eight remaining houses serve best dressed – and select one member to walk face – for their first shot at the “superior house” title. |
May 6, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grand March (1) In part one of the grand march, the houses of Labeija, Alpha Omega, Revlon, Makaveli and Lyght must execute the five major elements of vogue to secure a shot at $100,000. |
May 19, 2022 |
| 2 |
Grand March (2) Kiki is introduced to the Legendary stage as five more houses show up and show out in part two of the grand march. |
May 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Animal Queendom In the animal queendom, who will reign supreme? To find out, the judges hunt for the best dramatic vogue performance among the eight remaining houses – while each attempts a 360 dip for Leiomy. |
May 19, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2022 |
| Runtime | 49 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |