Michael* Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Legion Release date: February 8, 2017 Created by: Noah Hawley Synopsis David Haller is a troubled young man who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a child. He has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years and, now in his early thirties, finds himself institutionalized again. His daily routine - including therapy, taking medications and silently listening to talkative friend Lenny - is upended when troubled new patient Syd arrives, and they are inexplicably drawn to each other after a startling encounter between the two, David confronts the possibility that the voices he hears and visions he sees may be real. He escapes from the hospital and seeks refuge with sister Amy, who wants to protect the picture-perfect suburban life she has established for herself. Syd eventually gets David involved with therapist Melanie Bird and her team of specialists, who open his eyes to a new world of possibilities. Cast Dan Stevens - David Haller Jean Smart - Melanie Bird Mackenzie Gray - The Eye Scott Lawrence - Dr. Poole Rachel Keller - Syd Barrett Aubrey Plaza - Lenny Busker Bill Irwin - Cary Loudermilk Jeremie Harris - Ptonomy Wallace Amber Midthunder - Kerry Loudermilk Katie Aselton - Amy Haller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Official trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Hadn't really heard much about this one beforehand, but the debut episode was an unexpected delight. Very trippy, idiosyncratic, and a long way outside the norms of anything I’ve come to expect from a comic book adaptation. Visually stunning too, it even makes a lot of recent movies look fairly pedestrian by comparison. Anyone else watching or planning to watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limerlight Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Seen the commercials for it, maybe might try and watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 2/18/2017 at 11:08 PM, Limerlight said: Seen the commercials for it, maybe might try and watch It's well worth checking out. I like the emphasis on character over superpowers so far, and I put a good deal of trust in Noah Hawley since Fargo has been consistently strong for a couple of seasons now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkjk Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 53 minutes ago, Michael* said: It's well worth checking out. I like the emphasis on character over superpowers so far, and I put a good deal of trust in Noah Hawley since Fargo has been consistently strong for a couple of seasons now. I like it so far, and definitely agree with your Noah Hawley point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 21/02/2017 at 1:03 AM, jkjk said: I like it so far, and definitely agree with your Noah Hawley point. Did you catch the second episode? It feels like the distinctive visuals have started to settle down a bit. You can easily see it unfolding into something very exciting, and of course, it doesn’t hurt that Dan Stevens is absolutely terrific in the lead role. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkjk Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, Michael* said: Did you catch the second episode? It feels like the distinctive visuals have started to settle down a bit. You can easily see it unfolding into something very exciting, and of course, it doesn’t hurt that Dan Stevens is absolutely terrific in the lead role. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season now. Absolutely. I think Dan, along with the two women (Rachel and Jean) Noah must have liked working with on Fargo, are all doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyphile Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I just watched the first episode and I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socio Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Actually it's one of the best tv shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkjk Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I'm still liking the show, and Dan, and Rachel, and everyone really. It's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 2:19 AM, jkjk said: I'm still liking the show, and Dan, and Rachel, and everyone really. It's fun. Me too. The fourth episode unexpectedly answered a few questions, but of course leading to about two dozen more. I think I'm still a bit fuzzy on what Kerry and Cary's exact relationship is. On the one hand they were often portrayed as siblings with Kerry the eldest, but on the other, Kerry seemed to be saying that they hadn't met before the moment Cary woke up and saw her playing with the train set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe > Average Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks for the reminder . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 On 3/11/2017 at 9:30 PM, Joe > Average said: Thanks for the reminder . I always tend to assume the show's UK pace is behind that of the US, but I'm never sure how far. Forgive me if I'm talking about things that are ancient history now for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkjk Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 The show has been renewed. I assume it will be 8 episodes again, but I have not seen anything about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 On 3/16/2017 at 7:09 PM, Joe > Average said: Actually, I could use a break from Arrow and slide this one in that spot . On 3/18/2017 at 0:50 AM, peroxideblonde said: how?? Arrow stopped being good a long time ago, drop it and start this You always have to take the rough with the smooth when you watch Arrow, but this latest season has been a real refresh from the direction of the previous one (which wasn't good at all save for Neal McDonough's performances as Damien Darkh). I would go so far as to say a couple of the episodes have been genuinely excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peroxideblonde Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 15 hours ago, Michael* said: You always have to take the rough with the smooth when you watch Arrow, but this latest season has been a real refresh from the direction of the previous one (which wasn't good at all save for Neal McDonough's performances as Damien Darkh). I would go so far as to say a couple of the episodes have been genuinely excellent. i've watched a couple of episodes and they were boring, plus i don't like the new team at all..the ratings are really bad now so i'm not the only one but i started Arrow for Katie in the first place and since she's gone they can go to hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 On 22/03/2017 at 9:57 PM, peroxideblonde said: i've watched a couple of episodes and they were boring, plus i don't like the new team at all..the ratings are really bad now so i'm not the only one but i started Arrow for Katie in the first place and since she's gone they can go to hell Fair enough, but for what it's worth, I think some of the stuff they're doing at the moment is up there with the first two seasons. Which for me was when the show was at its best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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