Legion

"I am pretty, I am loved" "and your British?" "was that a British accent?"
ha. some great jokes in this one.

That whole Bolero sequence was fucking amazing, one of the best things I've seen on television so far this year.

So the finale will be Lenny vs David. Can't wait.

Yeah the silent movie treatment was pretty damn good. Aubrey Plaza is just eating that role up.

Now that Oliver is "back" I hope he sticks around a while. He's an interesting character and you can never go wrong with more Jemaine Clement. Though I'm not quite sure what his ability with the music conducting was supposed to be.

This show is damn good. I love they are so willing to take risks every episode.

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Though I'm not quite sure what his ability with the music conducting was supposed to be.

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He was making a shield out of the word "shield" to block the bullets.

Every episode I am constantly thinking, "what the fuck is happening," and then I finish with, "that was a cool episode."

Lenas said:

Every episode I am constantly thinking, "what the fuck is happening," and then I finish with, "that was a cool episode."

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So much this. The silent film vignette was amazing, but I loved the chalkboard scene and the animations. The series continues to be great and I agree it's nice to see a show that's willing to take crazy risks, especially when they are paying off so well. Aubrey Plaza is so fucking great in this, especially in the last couple episodes.

Damn.. until that chalkboard scene, I had totally forgotten who his father is supposed to be..

Enzee said:

Damn.. until that chalkboard scene, I had totally forgotten who his father is supposed to be..

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motherfucking Professor X! The bald figure and the battle with Shadow King reminded me. In some versions of the story, that's how Prof X loses the use of his legs. If they manage to get a cameo from Patrick Stewart (since McAvoy doesn't look old enough to be his dad) at some point, that would be amazing.

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That doesn't surprise me at all, Sir Patrick Stewart is awesome

That video was about to piss me the fuck off, and then totally redeemed itself. Thank god.

David's sister said she could call her fiance from a payphone or send him an email.....

...what the fuck. This isn't the late 70's? The ol' fashion misdirect.

heh. yeah never too sure what the date is supposed to be. Fashion 60-70's. Tech does seem alot more modern. hospital is fairly modern. Drug talk scene. any of the drugs mentioned modern synthetics not made before some date?
The whole body CT scanner developed during the 70's. 1975 first non water immersion based..
The kind they have in the show, is decidedly even more modern. Particularly in terms of output. But, is this indicative of the show being in more modern times, or them having access to technology beyond the normal period. Like Cerebro, etc in xmen?

First class was 1962. Dan Steven is 35. I would guess David is supposed to be more like 25-30. and his sister 30-35.
If we try to tie it into the movies. and say, it did occur shortly after first class. (and well before future past. 1973.)
1990-1995 would be the timeline. born lets say 1965. and 25-30years old.

Which, also consider Davids childhood room, etc. that also appears to be 70'sish. not 40-50's.. Which we would be suggesting if it were set in the 75-80's, and again david was 25-30.

xmen debuted in 1963. (legion character debut in 1985.)

Did they give a time for how long Jemaine was in the Astral plane? I could have sworn 15 years? but yeah, that doesnt add up. more like 35 years makes sense.

Soygen said:

I love this show. I know nothing of the comic character(s), but I absolutely love the style of this show. Was very happy to see it get renewed.

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As was I but I do have one concern moving forward. What has made this show so interesting has been the way it's explored the interplay between David's powers and his mental issues. If one half of that formula becomes "corrected" can it remain just as interesting? Like you I knew nothing of the character prior to the show so perhaps some who are more familiar with him can give some insight.

well the show is largely doing its own thing.

One aspect you note is, the focus on the villain, and how most of the show takes place in his mind, or is entirely focused on him, and the local cast. The villainous organization is hilariously a red herring in the pilot. They show up, but really are not the threat at all. David goes in and wrecks them alone. The Eye sticks around, and gets unceremoniously killed off.
Future seasons could actually start dealing with the wider world. But the truth is, the show totally ignoring the wider world, has been part of the charm. it HAS been entirely personal.

David is a trainwreck, with or without the Shadow king. This is another big thing. He is Schizophrenic. Shadow king being beaten, killed, etc. won't stop davids other personalities. in fact, likely will just pop the cork. This element could easily get even more dominant. with MORE weirdness, more mindscapes, etc. More and multiple hostile personalities vieing for control.