Legion (TV series)

Legion is an American superhero television series created by Noah Hawley for FX, based on the Marvel Comics character David Haller / Legion. It is connected to the X-Men film series, though its relationship is intentionally vague.

The series follows David Haller, a diagnosed schizophrenic who has been in and out of mental institutions for years. Haunted by visions and voices, David's world is turned upside down when he meets Syd Barrett, another patient at the Clockworks Psychiatric Hospital. Syd helps David realize that the voices and visions he experiences may be more than just symptoms of mental illness, suggesting that he may be a mutant with extraordinary abilities.

As David explores the nature of his powers, he becomes entangled in a conflict between two organizations: Division 3, a secretive government agency dedicated to containing and studying mutants, and the Shadow King, a powerful parasitic mutant trapped within David's mind. The series explores themes of mental illness, identity, reality, and the nature of good and evil.

Legion is known for its visually striking and experimental style, incorporating elements of surrealism, psychological horror, and science fiction. The series received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, complex characters, and ambitious visuals. The main cast includes Dan Stevens as David Haller, Rachel Keller as Syd Barrett, Aubrey Plaza as Lenny Busker, Bill Irwin as Cary Loudermilk, Amber Midthunder as Kerry Loudermilk, Katie Aselton as Amy Haller, and Jeremie Harris as Ptonomy Wallace.

The series ran for three seasons, from 2017 to 2019. While the show's connection to the X-Men universe is present, it functions largely as a standalone story, allowing for greater creative freedom and exploration of themes beyond traditional superhero narratives.