From the very first episode, I've loved "Legion". Rather than taking the "superhero" concept as a crutch to build the show around, Noah Hawley used the bones of the X-Men character as a canvass, a reason to do anything and everything both visually and sonically that his imagination saw fit.
David Haller (Dan Stevens) has spent his troubled life believing that he was mentally ill, in fact, he's arguably the most powerful mutant that has ever existed - a fact that has made him a target since he was a baby. Whilst in an asylum, he meets and bonds with Syd (Rachel Keller) whose mutant powers of her own mean that she avoids human contact. Together then explore their illnesses and look to defend themselves against assailants both inside and out.
There really isn't much like "Legion" to compare it to, it's so fearless and inventive and yet the story comes around to make sense in the end. It could just be flights of fancy for the sake of it, nothing but style, but it all feeds into a coherent story and what's even better, even more of a credit to Hawley is, that they managed to do this three times. Also, ending the show on their own terms after three seasons is a godsend, as it allows for a show with a genuine conclusion.
He's great in everything, but this really should have been the performance that made Dan Stevens a star. He is phenomenal as David, a character who allows him to show his full range, both the hero and the villain, the Victim and the monster. Less varied, but no less compelling, Aubrey Plaza is great as Lenny Busker, a fellow patient who also is not all that she seems. That said, there's no real weak link in the cast, everybody, including the guest stars are excellent.
Maybe it's not for everybody, and it's not a show you can half watch whilst checking your phone, but the time investment is well worth it for one of the most memorable and inventive shows of all time.
David Haller (Dan Stevens) has spent his troubled life believing that he was mentally ill, in fact, he's arguably the most powerful mutant that has ever existed - a fact that has made him a target since he was a baby. Whilst in an asylum, he meets and bonds with Syd (Rachel Keller) whose mutant powers of her own mean that she avoids human contact. Together then explore their illnesses and look to defend themselves against assailants both inside and out.
There really isn't much like "Legion" to compare it to, it's so fearless and inventive and yet the story comes around to make sense in the end. It could just be flights of fancy for the sake of it, nothing but style, but it all feeds into a coherent story and what's even better, even more of a credit to Hawley is, that they managed to do this three times. Also, ending the show on their own terms after three seasons is a godsend, as it allows for a show with a genuine conclusion.
He's great in everything, but this really should have been the performance that made Dan Stevens a star. He is phenomenal as David, a character who allows him to show his full range, both the hero and the villain, the Victim and the monster. Less varied, but no less compelling, Aubrey Plaza is great as Lenny Busker, a fellow patient who also is not all that she seems. That said, there's no real weak link in the cast, everybody, including the guest stars are excellent.
Maybe it's not for everybody, and it's not a show you can half watch whilst checking your phone, but the time investment is well worth it for one of the most memorable and inventive shows of all time.