Series synopsis
Legion is an American animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on FX on February 8, 2017. It ended on August 12, 2019. It was created by Noah Hawley. It stars Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza and Jeremie Harris.
David Haller, AKA Legion, is a troubled young man who may be more than human. 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.
Premise
David Haller, AKA Legion, is a troubled young man who may be more than human. 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.
Premise: Open your third eye.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dan Stevens as David Haller / Legion
- Rachel Keller as Sydney ‘Syd’ Barrett
- Aubrey Plaza as Lenny Busker
- Jeremie Harris as Ptonomy Wallace
- Amber Midthunder as Kerry Loudermilk
- Bill Irwin as Cary Loudermilk
- Jean Smart as Melanie Bird
- Mackenzie Gray as The Eye
Supporting cast
- Katie Aselton as Amy Haller
- Hamish Linklater as Clark Debussy
- Lauren Tsai as Jia-Yi / Switch
- Navid Negahban as Amahl Farouk / Shadow King
- Luke Roessler as David Haller (6-8 Years)
- Ellie Araiza as Philly
- Lillian Lim as The Monk
- Jason Mantzoukas as Jerome / Wolf
- Stephanie Corneliussen as Gabrielle
- Harry Lloyd as Charles Xavier / Professor X
- Sophie Mackenzie Nack as Sweetie
- Margaux Brooke as Eloise
Guest cast
- Luke Roessler as David Haller (6-8 Years)
- Ellie Araiza as Philly
- Lillian Lim as The Monk
- Jason Mantzoukas as Jerome / Wolf
- Stephanie Corneliussen as Gabrielle
- Harry Lloyd as Charles Xavier / Professor X
- Sophie Mackenzie Nack as Sweetie
- Margaux Brooke as Eloise
- Matt Hamilton as Ben
- Mike Azevedo as 'Renal Failure' Alvarez
- Ese Atawo as Day Room Duty Nurse
- June B. Wilde as Science Teacher
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 8, 2017 | March 29, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 11 | April 3, 2018 | June 12, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 8 | June 24, 2019 | August 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1 David considers whether the voices he hears might be real. |
February 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2 David reflects on his past with the help of new friends. |
February 15, 2017 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3 A threat looms as David searches for answers. |
February 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 9 Unlikely alliances are formed and the search for the Shadow King begins. |
April 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
Chapter 10 David meets his oldest enemy. |
April 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
Chapter 11 David navigates the maze. |
April 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 20 David gains a following. |
June 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chapter 21 David prepares for a journey. |
July 1, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chapter 22 A family history. |
July 8, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2017 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2019 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |