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Title: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 22, 2017, 10:22:58 PM
Anyone else watching? Three episodes in and I think it's great. It's a fresh 'feel' due to the way they are shooting the show, the backstory of the main character David.....it's all really well done IMO.

And this coming from someone who's not married to anything Marvel....in fact, I've only seen Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy. I like how this show doesn't rely on any other parts of that universe (other than there are mutants) to tell the story.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on February 22, 2017, 10:46:56 PM
Only saw the pilot (will watch episode 2 tonight) but I loved it.

It was brilliant and so god damn confusing (minus the bad CG at the end). My only fear was having something like a guest director for the pilot do a brilliant job, then the rest doing standard stuff. We'll find out!
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 23, 2017, 06:23:30 AM
Only saw the pilot (will watch episode 2 tonight) but I loved it.

It was brilliant and so god damn confusing (minus the bad CG at the end). My only fear was having something like a guest director for the pilot do a brilliant job, then the rest doing standard stuff. We'll find out!

Yeah, bat pilot was certainly intended to 'feel' confusing to put us in Davids shoes. But it was still done so well....and the subsequent episodes haven't fallen off that pace.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: kaos2900 on February 23, 2017, 07:04:17 AM
Saw it was added to Hulu. Plan on checking it out soon.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on February 23, 2017, 01:31:36 PM
I'm following the show, and I'm definetely in for this weird ride. The "devil with yellow eyes" intrigues me a lot.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on February 23, 2017, 01:32:28 PM
Saw second episode. Good, not as good as the pilot, but that's what I expected. Still very interested in seeing where it goes. Really great performances all around as well.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on February 24, 2017, 08:04:00 AM
Caught episode # 3 last night.

That is some messed-up shit.  This show is batshit crazy.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on March 02, 2017, 12:15:55 PM
Latest episode was pretty trippy, and funnier than previously. It's always been pretty fun, but this week it seemed to get really playful with its concepts.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 02, 2017, 10:41:01 PM
Man, this show is ate up in a great way. Such a unique way to tell a story.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Podaar on March 03, 2017, 11:15:36 AM
I watched the pilot yesterday. That was fuckin' weird! In a good way.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 03, 2017, 01:20:19 PM
I watched the pilot yesterday. That was fuckin' weird! In a good way.

This whole series thus far has been extremely weird in a good way. it really is such a unique presentation of a story. Can't get enough of it.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 06, 2017, 10:31:53 AM
It is certainly unlike anything else I remember seeing before.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 09, 2017, 10:37:23 PM
Man, this show. It is difficult to put into words 'what' this show is largely due to how unique it feels. The story has been good....but it's unlike anything I've seen on TV.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on March 09, 2017, 10:39:20 PM
Man, this show. It is difficult to put into words 'what' this show is largely due to how unique it feels. The story has been good....but it's unlike anything I've seen on TV.

I tried to describe this show to my mom, who was diagnosed schizophrenic in her 20's (I question the actual diagnosis) but I never have a clue how to describe it without just trying to describe certain scenes, which is also hard.

Imagine how hard it is writing this thing.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on March 12, 2017, 03:52:57 PM
Just saw episode 5.


Holy crap, this show.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 12, 2017, 05:22:49 PM
Just saw episode 5.


Holy crap, this show.

You ain't lying bro. I'm completely fascinated by this show....it's just so dang unique.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on March 12, 2017, 05:26:16 PM
Yea, this episode was just truly horrifying.

It's odd, since I know a bit more about the character from the comics. So I see what they're doing, but I can't tell if they're going where the comics went, or if they're just going in a different direction.


Spoilers below (out of respect)

So in the comics, David has hundreds of alternate personalities, each one fully controls a different aspect of his powers, but in the show they're talking about a parasite inside him instead. Not sure if they're going to be incorrect about the parasite or if they're changing it up. However, that scene from an episode or two ago of David screaming in the astral plane with dozens of other unknown characters yelling at him kind of hinted at the comics way of doing things.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 13, 2017, 11:52:28 AM
Yea, this episode was just truly horrifying.

It's odd, since I know a bit more about the character from the comics. So I see what they're doing, but I can't tell if they're going where the comics went, or if they're just going in a different direction.


Spoilers below (out of respect)

So in the comics, David has hundreds of alternate personalities, each one fully controls a different aspect of his powers, but in the show they're talking about a parasite inside him instead. Not sure if they're going to be incorrect about the parasite or if they're changing it up. However, that scene from an episode or two ago of David screaming in the astral plane with dozens of other unknown characters yelling at him kind of hinted at the comics way of doing things.
Yep.  This whole show is batshit crazy, in the best way possible.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Podaar on March 13, 2017, 01:08:46 PM
Mrs. P and I are all caught up with this series and both of us are completely snared with the story telling. I can't wait for the next episode.

This whole show is batshit crazy, in the best way possible.

Yup.  :tup
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 13, 2017, 01:48:39 PM
Yea, this episode was just truly horrifying.

It's odd, since I know a bit more about the character from the comics. So I see what they're doing, but I can't tell if they're going where the comics went, or if they're just going in a different direction.


Spoilers below (out of respect)

So in the comics, David has hundreds of alternate personalities, each one fully controls a different aspect of his powers, but in the show they're talking about a parasite inside him instead. Not sure if they're going to be incorrect about the parasite or if they're changing it up. However, that scene from an episode or two ago of David screaming in the astral plane with dozens of other unknown characters yelling at him kind of hinted at the comics way of doing things.

I'm not a reader of the comic this is based off, but I read your spoiler anyway because I'm curious like that and:

what if those dozens/hundreds of other people we've seen yelling at him ARE the personalities from the comic.....all trying to implore David to stand up to this 'entity' and defeat it so they and he can be freed? It seems like shouting and hazing and yelling due to the fact that they are all desperate to escape that things control, know 'they' can't do anything about it that it has to be David who defeats it? Once he does....he gains all their ability or whatever/however the comic version is?
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 14, 2017, 01:57:31 AM
Just two episodes in at this point, but have to say that the pilot episode blew my frigging mind. It is probably some of the best television I've seen in recent years.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Podaar on March 22, 2017, 09:50:32 AM
This weeks episode went completely off the rails again. I'm hoping next week will bring us back around to a more coherent story.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on March 22, 2017, 10:57:00 AM
You talking episode 7 or 6? I watch it on Hulu, so I'm always a few days behind.



Also, when did this show have a coherent story? lol.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on March 22, 2017, 11:11:07 AM
The "and I feeeeel good" song coming on and Lenny busting out into a dance may be my favorite moment of the show so far. I loved that.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 22, 2017, 08:59:37 PM
Holy crap, tonight's episode!
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 22, 2017, 09:19:54 PM
Holy crap, tonight's episode!

Getting ready to settle in and watch!
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 23, 2017, 08:15:56 AM
Holy crap, tonight's episode!

Getting ready to settle in and watch!

Wow. The only bummer about that episode is the fact that there's only (1) episode left now.  :lol     This show is insane.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on March 23, 2017, 01:19:24 PM
Yeah that episode was mental.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 24, 2017, 08:36:23 AM
Yeah that episode was mental.
What do you mean, THAT episode?
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on March 24, 2017, 10:06:51 AM
Mentaler, then.  :lol
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Shooters1221 on March 25, 2017, 03:29:38 AM
Finally caught up on this one. This show is quite the show. I know very little of Legion in animation as I'm not a huge comic type fan and it doesn't matter because I got hooked right away on the style of the presentation that the writers and directors have given. Very trippy type of episodes that remind me of the way I felt when the original Twin Peaks was airing way back when and maybe even some of the eps. of Mr. Robot, to be more recent. I mean, sheesh, Chapter 6 was literally insane with no normalcy whatsoever. Thank goodness Chapter 7 tied it together more because I was lost after 6. LOVE THIS SHOW!  :metal

On a side note, I wonder if anyone bothered to count how many times we heard someone saying "David". I'm thinking maybe 50 or more??? :tup
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on March 26, 2017, 10:55:36 PM
Latest episode was good, but was by far the most straight forward, direct episode of the series.

I get that they have to wrap it up by next episode and thus have to at least try to make coherent sense, but I really could have watched the insanity of the first 6 episodes forever.

Also, the brief image of Professor X's wheelchair was nice.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 27, 2017, 06:09:07 AM
'You wife...'
'Right. Is she, by any chance...Chinese?'   :D
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 30, 2017, 06:38:49 AM
Loved the season and this show.....but the Finale was the weakest episode of them all IMO. Still a good episode but when stacked up against the rest of them it was my least favorite.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 30, 2017, 07:44:25 AM
Loved the season and this show.....but the Finale was the weakest episode of them all IMO. Still a good episode but when stacked up against the rest of them it was my least favorite.
???  No way!  I thought it was a great episode, and a great ending to this season.

That aftercredits scene though!  :eek
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 30, 2017, 08:00:52 AM
Loved the season and this show.....but the Finale was the weakest episode of them all IMO. Still a good episode but when stacked up against the rest of them it was my least favorite.
???  No way!  I thought it was a great episode, and a great ending to this season.

That aftercredits scene though!  :eek

I still liked the episode. It was just the most 'normal' episode of the season.  :lol   I missed the trippy aspect the other episodes had.

And yeah, that post credits scene. WTF?
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on April 02, 2017, 05:12:51 PM
Yea, I'm with my STL buddy.

Good episode, but much more straightforward and comic booky than the others, which I get since they had to end the story in a way that made some kind of sense.

I never thought I'd say that Jemaine Clement was one of the best parts of a comic book show, but man was he good, just such a swagger. I honestly didn't see the ending with him coming, should have though.

And yea, post credits scene....woah.

Over all, this might be the best comic book show ever, though it's hard to compare to any of the others because it's barely the same medium.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Cyclopssss on April 03, 2017, 03:54:23 AM
I think you're right. Gotto say though, from those early trailers, I could make head nor tails from it. Just kept wondering what the hell did I just watch. Seeing it in context though, this is a fabulously executed show.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Podaar on April 03, 2017, 07:13:46 AM
Yeah, they wrapped up the season nicely and gave us a coherent (largely) episode...and then we get the post credit scene  :lol  It shall be interesting to see what they come up with for next year. My thinking is that they might struggle to please their audience.

Oh, and what was up with the timeline/art direction in this show. Was it really the early 70's or were these people just stuck in the past. One minute folks have hair styles, clothes and tech from the 70's, the next they're communicating through a 70" flat panel hanging on the wall. There are other examples. How did you guys see it?
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 03, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
Yeah, they wrapped up the season nicely and gave us a coherent (largely) episode...and then we get the post credit scene  :lol  It shall be interesting to see what they come up with for next year. My thinking is that they might struggle to please their audience.

I'm concerned about that as well. Inaugural Seasons that are so good...like this one was ala American Horror Stories first season.....are so tough to match. There's an expectation now and not many shows can pull off living up to that expectation. It'll be interesting to see.


Oh, and what was up with the timeline/art direction in this show. Was it really the early 70's or were these people just stuck in the past. One minute folks have hair styles, clothes and tech from the 70's, the next they're communicating through a 70" flat panel hanging on the wall. There are other examples. How did you guys see it?


Yeah...it was tough to tell if this was set in the late 70's early 80's or if it was just that group of mutants that were using the 'old' tech. But the group that was hunting them had advanced technology....so it makes me lean towards Davids' crew was just stuck in the past so to speak.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on April 03, 2017, 09:32:04 AM
Read somewhere that the time period is intentionally all over the place to hint at David being an "unreliable narrator". I'm also pretty sure I posted that in this thread at some point but that seems to be gone now.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 03, 2017, 09:40:53 AM
Read somewhere that the time period is intentionally all over the place to hint at David being an "unreliable narrator". I'm also pretty sure I posted that in this thread at some point but that seems to be gone now.
I remember reading that in an interview.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ReaperKK on April 29, 2017, 08:37:03 PM
Just started watching the show today and I love it so far. End of episode 3 right now.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 03, 2018, 05:10:22 PM
Season 2 starts tonight!   :metal
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 03, 2018, 10:06:51 PM
This show picked up right where it left off. Psychedelic, and heady and really well done.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on April 04, 2018, 04:26:56 PM
Best Marvel show on, hands down. Watched it when it first ran and re-watched Season 1 over the weekend to get refreshed.

Haven't seen 2x01 yet and it is killing me. Should get to see it tonight.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 04, 2018, 05:14:00 PM
Best Marvel show on, hands down. Watched it when it first ran and re-watched Season 1 over the weekend to get refreshed.

Haven't seen 2x01 yet and it is killing me. Should get to see it tonight.

I was concerned they wouldn’t be able to match that unique, intelligent style of storytelling that they had in season 1.

If the first episode of season 2 is any indication that won’t be an issue.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on April 05, 2018, 07:43:44 AM
I saw an interview or something recently. I think it was Aubrey Plaza. Essentially, whoever it was said that if you thought Season 1 was trippy and out there, Season 2 is 10 times as trippy.

Based on that first episode, I get it.

Also, have to love another episode 1 dance scene!

Man, I just love this show.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on April 05, 2018, 07:54:07 AM
Yeah, first episode was great. I spent much of it thinking ”what the hell is going on”, but I think they did a good job of giving enough information by the end to make you understand in broad strokes where the season will go.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 05, 2018, 10:33:07 AM
That dance scene was awesome.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Nekov on April 17, 2018, 12:03:48 PM
Just watched the first episode. I missed the mindfuck honestly and the artistic approach this show provides.

That dance scene was awesome.

So awesome
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 26, 2018, 06:48:26 AM
It pains me to say this but outside the season premier episode I’ve found the rest of the episodes this season just ‘ so so ‘ .  When comparing them to the first season they are falling way short in my eyes. Could be just me but as I said, other than episode 1 the others have felt sub par for what this show has usually produced.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Nekov on April 26, 2018, 06:58:27 AM
Only watched 2 so far. The second one was OK, nothing special really. I think the issue is that in season 1 we had no idea what the hell was going on and everything was so new and the approach was so different that it really caught your attention. I feel that now that the fancy and crazy approach is settled, they have to work on the story a bit more and that's not happening so far.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Cyclopssss on April 26, 2018, 07:12:33 AM
Is it bad that I say that I had trouble keeping my eyes open during the second episode? 
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 26, 2018, 08:51:53 AM
Only watched 2 so far. The second one was OK, nothing special really. I think the issue is that in season 1 we had no idea what the hell was going on and everything was so new and the approach was so different that it really caught your attention. I feel that now that the fancy and crazy approach is settled, they have to work on the story a bit more and that's not happening so far.

Yeah....I think that's it. I think the issue for me also is that the first season focused on David and these insane abilities that he has and thus far in the second season there has been hardly any focus on him...or his abilities. And the story is suffering for it.

Is it bad that I say that I had trouble keeping my eyes open during the second episode? 

Nope, in fact....outside of the first episode every episode since I've had the same issue. Half due to the fact I've been watching them at 10:30-11:00 at night...and the fact that they've been that dull at times.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 03, 2018, 11:41:49 AM
Much better episode this week....more on par with what I had come to expect from the show. And, the previews for next week look to be just as interesting.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Nekov on May 03, 2018, 12:17:53 PM
Maybe you and I watched a different episode altogether because the last one I watched was just dreadful and boring. I'm still trying to figure out if it's laying some groundwork for what's to come, but I felt it was filler.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 03, 2018, 12:38:23 PM
Maybe you and I watched a different episode altogether because the last one I watched was just dreadful and boring. I'm still trying to figure out if it's laying some groundwork for what's to come, but I felt it was filler.

Was it this weeks episode? The explanation of how Lennie (Lenore) is now alive again? I thought that one was much better.

but, I will say that this season thus far has been a pretty dramatic downswing compared to season 1. That first season was pretty magical as far as TV goes. This season just can't seem to capture that 'feel' again.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Nekov on May 03, 2018, 12:54:55 PM
Maybe you and I watched a different episode altogether because the last one I watched was just dreadful and boring. I'm still trying to figure out if it's laying some groundwork for what's to come, but I felt it was filler.

Was it this weeks episode? The explanation of how Lennie (Lenore) is now alive again? I thought that one was much better.

but, I will say that this season thus far has been a pretty dramatic downswing compared to season 1. That first season was pretty magical as far as TV goes. This season just can't seem to capture that 'feel' again.

No, I haven't watched that one yet. I was talking about the previous episode.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 03, 2018, 01:22:05 PM
Maybe you and I watched a different episode altogether because the last one I watched was just dreadful and boring. I'm still trying to figure out if it's laying some groundwork for what's to come, but I felt it was filler.

Was it this weeks episode? The explanation of how Lennie (Lenore) is now alive again? I thought that one was much better.

but, I will say that this season thus far has been a pretty dramatic downswing compared to season 1. That first season was pretty magical as far as TV goes. This season just can't seem to capture that 'feel' again.

No, I haven't watched that one yet. I was talking about the previous episode.

I'll agree then that outside of the first episode this season....the subsequent two were pretty underwhelming. this weeks episode was a return to form so to speak.....but all in all this season is lacking that 'wow' factor that the first season had.....for me at least.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on May 05, 2018, 11:50:08 AM
I'm a little behind but wanted to drop this here. I'm with them, this is worrisome.

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/legion/273135/legion-season-2-gets-extra-episode-is-this-bad-news
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 06, 2018, 12:25:24 AM
I'm a little behind but wanted to drop this here. I'm with them, this is worrisome.

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/legion/273135/legion-season-2-gets-extra-episode-is-this-bad-news

Wouldn’t surprise me one bit. As I’ve mentioned a couple times.....this season hasn’t come anywhere close to how good season one was.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: lonestar on May 27, 2018, 03:55:03 PM
Finally digging into season one, on Ep5 right now. Though I'm digging the visuals and the production of the show, I think the story is just a bit too convoluted for me. I'm having an absolute bitch of a time following the story, and am only capable with help from online synopsis of them. Will finish it of course, but damn it's a chore.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ZirconBlue on May 28, 2018, 01:37:32 PM
Finally digging into season one, on Ep5 right now. Though I'm digging the visuals and the production of the show, I think the story is just a bit too convoluted for me. I'm having an absolute bitch of a time following the story, and am only capable with help from online synopsis of them. Will finish it of course, but damn it's a chore.


My son and I really like this show, but a couple of weeks ago he said, "Wait, we're not supposed to know what's going on, right?  Maybe we're just dumb."
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: lonestar on May 28, 2018, 02:00:51 PM
Finally digging into season one, on Ep5 right now. Though I'm digging the visuals and the production of the show, I think the story is just a bit too convoluted for me. I'm having an absolute bitch of a time following the story, and am only capable with help from online synopsis of them. Will finish it of course, but damn it's a chore.


My son and I really like this show, but a couple of weeks ago he said, "Wait, we're not supposed to know what's going on, right?  Maybe we're just dumb."

Thank god I'm not the only one, been itching to talk to my daughter about it. She hyped it up pretty good, and while it's lived up to that hype, I just feel so behind all the time.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 02, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
Season 3 confirmed!

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/legion/273912/legion-season-3-confirmed-at-fx
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 02, 2018, 08:37:07 PM
Season 3 confirmed!

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/legion/273912/legion-season-3-confirmed-at-fx

I have to say.....this surprises me. This season has been suffering the sophomore slump in my eyes. Still intriguing enough to watch....not that bad.....but hasn’t captured my attention like the first season did. Then, with the after the fact bonus episode shooting I thought for sure that was to wrap up the series.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on June 03, 2018, 06:55:31 AM
I don't actually remember if season 1 was like this too, maybe I was just too surprised by the new weird style the show had to notice, but I feel like season 2 is taking a bit too long to get the point. Like you said, I still like it, and it's interesting, but it feels like there have been a few too many episodes that haven't really gotten much of value done. And it has been a bit too David-less at times it feels like.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 05, 2018, 09:47:09 PM
Season 3 confirmed!

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/legion/273912/legion-season-3-confirmed-at-fx

I have to say.....this surprises me. This season has been suffering the sophomore slump in my eyes. Still intriguing enough to watch....not that bad.....but hasn’t captured my attention like the first season did. Then, with the after the fact bonus episode shooting I thought for sure that was to wrap up the series.

I actually had a thought today regarding the extra episode. Legion episodes tend to run as long as they want to. I don't wonder, if during the editing process, that Ep. 10 was pushing 2 hours and they decided to split it. That's honestly the only reason I can see being granted an extra episode, assuming they had already decided on Season 3.

In the end, who knows if we'll be told the real reason. Just seemed odd.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 19, 2018, 10:09:25 AM
This last episode was a return to form, and it was all due to the fact it was focused on David and showcasing his 'abilities' and just how powerful the dude is. This season has been a mis mash of ups and downs....with only a handful of really good episodes. Hopefully they hear some criticisms and take it to heart and re-focus the series next season on it's best character and stop worrying about the ancillary characters so much.

But, I did love the full circle of the revelation of the 'delusion' concept....and how we basically saw David as he thought he was and not who he actually was. Very neat.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on June 19, 2018, 11:34:22 AM
Loved the finale. The ending was some of the coolest stuff this show has done.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 19, 2018, 12:44:25 PM
Loved the finale. The ending was some of the coolest stuff this show has done.

Was that the Finale? Then that speaks well to the next season. Was glad to see them get back on track with David (and his powers) being the main focus
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: BlackInk on June 19, 2018, 01:06:39 PM
Yeah, I've actually thought throughout the season that we haven't actually gotten much insight as to how powerful David is. We've heard some mentions of it, but mostly we've just seen that he's a powerful psychic. Glad to finally experience in full what it means to be an 'omega' level mutant.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Cyclopssss on June 25, 2018, 05:04:06 AM
Yeah, had to watch that final five minutes twice to get it. He basically just said: 'f-it, I'm out!'  :lol It's been a ride and sometimes a chore to watch though. 
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 25, 2018, 07:12:06 AM
Yeah, had to watch that final five minutes twice to get it. He basically just said: 'f-it, I'm out!'  :lol It's been a ride and sometimes a chore to watch though.

This season had a few slow spots. The show was already ‘artsy’ to begin with.....I think they got a little carried away at times and went a little too over the top with how ‘artsy’ they made it.

I think where they suffered was not incorporating David into the story more and showcasing his power. Instead, they focused a lot on the secondary characters which honestly....aren’t all that interesting.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Nekov on July 24, 2018, 06:58:13 AM
I watched the last episode last night. Overall it was good but the season as a whole was a bit underwhelming. And I felt that it was just a little too stupid that they would release Faruq after all he had done and all the effort they had put into capturing and judging him. Also, if David is supposed to end the world, why the hell would they push him like that?
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 24, 2018, 07:38:52 AM
I watched the last episode last night. Overall it was good but the season as a whole was a bit underwhelming. And I felt that it was just a little too stupid that they would release Faruq after all he had done and all the effort they had put into capturing and judging him. Also, if David is supposed to end the world, why the hell would they push him like that?

I thought the same thing. Why release a powerful being like Faruq after everything they had done to contain and destroy him? As I mentioned....I think this season suffered from taking the focus off of David for the majority of the season. He was/is the main character and the reason the first season worked so well is because it focused on 'him'. Trying to spend more time on all the other characters this second season really drug the story out and just wasn't as compelling. It didn't return to form until the final episode...which was a good one....but it was a tad too late.

Curious to see what the third season will bring.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on February 05, 2019, 10:48:53 PM
Legion is done after the upcoming 3rd season. They claim that Hawley only had a 3 season vision and is sticking to it. They claim this isn't a cancellation but rather ending on their own terms. I don't know. At least we know we should get some sort of closure to the story.

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/05/legion-could-return-future-marvel-tv-head/
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 06, 2019, 06:41:24 AM
I’m fine with that....especially if that’s been the plan all along. While I enjoyed season 1 more than season 2....I think the back half of season 2 started to pick the momentum up and get ‘back on track’ a bit. I’ll certainly be watching.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on May 06, 2019, 08:48:13 AM
Season 3 - June 24th

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/marvel/273912/legion-season-3-release-date-cast-trailer-news
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 06, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Season 3 - June 24th

https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/marvel/273912/legion-season-3-release-date-cast-trailer-news

Sweet!
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: Adami on May 06, 2019, 09:30:17 AM
Still need to watch season 2. It's finally on HULU. I just know how intense it is and I want to make sure I'm in the right mind for it.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 24, 2019, 04:02:03 PM
Final season premiere is tonight. Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 24, 2019, 05:20:55 PM
Yep. Have the DVR set.  :metal
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 24, 2019, 10:12:39 PM
Holy smokes what a cool....fun.....awesome episode! This was in the vein of S1 for sure. Pumped for the rest
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 29, 2019, 07:31:31 PM
It amazes me how this show continues to stun me with its weirdness. Just some of the little things make me laugh. The dude in the TV talking to Switch, he braces himself when the guys come to move the TV like he's going to feel it or something. The whole Looney Tunes thing with the Alchemist and the hook.

I'm so going to miss this show.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 29, 2019, 08:06:30 PM
It amazes me how this show continues to stun me with its weirdness. Just some of the little things make me laugh. The dude in the TV talking to Switch, he braces himself when the guys come to move the TV like he's going to feel it or something. The whole Looney Tunes thing with the Alchemist and the hook.

I'm so going to miss this show.

Totally agree. It’s the attention to that type of silly, ridiculous detail that is a highlight of the show.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on July 11, 2019, 12:27:45 PM
This week's episode was something. Totally focused on Charles. Plus we got what was probably the Mark I Cerebro. I came out of the episode with some theories but want to wait to see if I'm totally off base or not. The end game is starting to come together.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 11, 2019, 12:38:59 PM
This week's episode was something. Totally focused on Charles. Plus we got what was probably the Mark I Cerebro. I came out of the episode with some theories but want to wait to see if I'm totally off base or not. The end game is starting to come together.

It was really good. I thought S3 was the 'weakest' of them and it didn't get good until the final couple episodes....but thus far this season has been spot on  :tup

And I loved the actors they had for his mom and dad. It took me a moment to realize why I knew the actor playing his dad....then I was like "That's Danyerus's Brother!!"  :lol    I dug his mom to from when she was in 'Mr. Robot'
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on July 11, 2019, 01:09:18 PM
I went a bit nerdier with the Professor. It occurred to me that he was a prominent villain on a David Tennant era Doctor Who two-parter. The Family of Blood. Plus, I did know that he was Dany's brother.

And, yes, I was digging on Mrs. Professor X myself.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on August 06, 2019, 10:03:10 PM
Got a bit behind but just caught up and am ready for the finale. I have no idea where this is going. No clue who might win or how this might end.

On a side note, got to love the rap battle with Oliver.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 13, 2019, 08:26:11 AM
SPOILERS BELOW






So, what a show!! I mean, I thought that all in all this was a pretty excellent show. I did think the first half of S2 didn't 'compete' with how good S1 was....but, it got back on track and then this S3 was freaking awesome! Such a trippy, fun...ride. The writing was incredible and the production/visuals were top notch. It was just done really well.

As far as how they ended it....I was a bit sad for Sydney and the gang. I mean, I know 'they' get a new life and start over but 'they' essentially died. And, truth be told Furook came out 'on top'. not only did he live, but there's two of him  :lol  I'm just wondering if the David we knew was able to 'join' himself in baby form being that he is a super powered being....or if he too just faded off into time with Sydney?

Either way it was a neat ending....left me satisfied.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: hefdaddy42 on August 14, 2019, 03:06:58 PM
LOVED the ending.  Great show.  Definitely the best of the Marvel TV shows thus far, IMHO.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on August 14, 2019, 08:52:32 PM
LOVED the ending.  Great show.  Definitely the best of the Marvel TV shows thus far, IMHO.

Absolutely the best of them. I have been saying this pretty much from season 1. As much as I love the Netflix Defender shows, they just couldn't touch Legion.

The ending was very Travelers. Sad, but also happy. Going to miss this show something fierce.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 15, 2019, 07:49:58 AM
The ending was very Travelers. Sad, but also happy. Going to miss this show something fierce.

So much this. It was a perfect ending yet I was sad as well. As I said before...I was just sad for Sydney and Co. that 'they' were dying or passing on or whatever even though 'they' were going to get a whole new fresh life.

What do you guys think happened to Furook? Did the Furook that we knew for the bulk of the series cease to exist as well and it was just the 'old' Furook who lived or did both of them live? And, do you think the David we knew from the bulk of the series vanished for good or did he find a way to inhabit himself in baby form due to his power? Those two characters if any would seemingly be able to 'cheat' the system.

Or is it just as simple as all involved now have a fresh new start and the characters we knew vanished into thin air.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on August 15, 2019, 08:38:09 AM

Or is it just as simple as all involved now have a fresh new start and the characters we knew vanished into thin air.

This is my take. Everyone we have come to know in the first 2+ seasons are gone, except for Switch. Everyone except for her is starting over.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 15, 2019, 09:04:58 AM

Or is it just as simple as all involved now have a fresh new start and the characters we knew vanished into thin air.

This is my take. Everyone we have come to know in the first 2+ seasons are gone, except for Switch. Everyone except for her is starting over.

that's how it came off.....it's just hard to believe that it'd be that 'simple' given how intricate and 'complicated' the show was for 3 seasons  :lol   I feel like I'm looking for it to be more than it was....which what it was was perfect for the show.....I guess the show conditioned me to think there was more to it.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: ProfessorPeart on August 17, 2019, 02:04:25 PM
Saw an interview over on Den of Geek with the actor who played Farouk and he confirmed that everyone starts over, including him and David.

Even the author of the story mentioned the same thing you did, he was surprised by the cut and dried ending and that it wasn't Legion quirky. I would almost consider that, in itself, Legion quirky. The ending defied expectations.

I'll admit, I was surprised myself but I also wasn't disappointed either. Chalk that up to good writing.
Title: Re: LEGION on FX
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 17, 2019, 02:38:15 PM
Although Farouk ‘starts over’ it would seem that he essentially ‘won’ as not only is he the most powerful ‘omega’ out there......he would now have all his future selfs memories/experience etc etc being that he was shown everything by his future self.

Not that it’s a bad thing given that he had come around by that point and wasn’t really ‘evil’ per say....but given the fate of everyone else involved it seems he got to cheat death a bit.