Review | Legion - Season 1

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Legion made a great debut. Bringing the Universe X-Men for television, even though it still doesn't bring any of the most well-known characters in the franchise, its pilot showed an impressive quality and pleased in every way. That quality continued throughout the season, bringing thought-provoking, action-packed episodes worthy of the works of our favorite mutants.

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All adaptations involving the X-Men went through a lot of turmoil before finally finding a way to please the public. Starting with the first trilogy that brought the team together, which was very controversial in its acceptance, moving on to Wolverine's solo works, which really didn't please and as a bonus they still burned the origin of Deadpool, a Fox took a while to find his magic formula. And now it seems that it has found, even though it's not a big hit, the franchise started in First class gained much greater acceptance compared to the previous trilogy and finally Deadpool and Wolverinand they had the features they deserved with the mercenary's first solo film and the Logan, the character's last film.

Focused on the history of Legion, the most powerful mutant in the comics, Legion ends its first season proving that the Fox is no longer a joke, presenting a sensational work from start to finish, which manages to face the productions of Marvel in partnership with Netflix– going head-to-head with the wonderful first season of demolisher– and surpass other hero-inspired series active on television.

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The eight episodes follow the trajectory of David (Dan Stevens), who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and, when he is finally rescued from the clinic where he was hospitalized for six years, he discovers that he has incredible powers. His development and past are presented little by little, in a very dynamic way, using memories and moments of confusion of a man who still doesn't know if everything he's living is real or just another imagination created by a madman. Noah Hawley, creator of the series, is very original and accurate in the way he decided to report the facts, from the first episode Hawley takes the viewer inside David's head, creating a complete experience of the events, and even a little confusion of the audience's head .

This confusion can hinder understanding, and many people have complained about being completely lost in the story, but don't worry, it's just the narrative that works in this way to bring the viewer even closer and make them even more involved with the well-created characters. If you are one of those people and feel a little lost in the plot, good news, the final episodes are extremely well explained (there is even a moment where a lesson is given), making up for all the confusion at the beginning of the plot. Noah does an incredible job with the characters, showing their origins and mutations very well, but his best work is on the villain. Subtly, the series presents the best villain ever seen, very well elaborated, constructed and explained. It's the really promising kind.

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Dan Steven and Aubrey Plaza in Legion / Image: FX

If in the pilot the performances were good, now they are unbelievable. Dan Stevens was sensational right away, presenting an air of “controlled madman”, making it clear with just his look that he was a person who was convinced he had psychological problems, but in reality he wasn't sick. Throughout the events, many changes in behavior are required and Stevens delivers them with mastery, impressing with his acting ability. Aubrey Plaza had already shown her potential, but in the episode her role was smaller and even a little caricatured, however throughout the season much more is demanded of the actress and she reveals a huge talent.

Legion It is one of the best debuts of this year and the best Superhero production today. With a well-placed plot, rich in details and that doesn't skimp on suspense and action, the season is the type that can be watched easily and still leaves you wanting more when you reach the end.

Legion is shown in Brazil by the channel FX. Episodes are also available on Fox Play.

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