The first episode of Legion was very promising to me; a strange, psychedelic affair that is the exact opposite of the cookie cutter Marvel content we've come to expect for the superhero genre. Very few superhero movies and shows in recent memory have dared to stray away from this stereotype, except (maybe ironically) the 2017 masterpiece mutant movie Logan among others. I thought Legion would be another to break the mold, but after the incredible first episode things quickly went downhill.
It became increasingly evident as the series progresses the main draw to this show is not a rich story, or even moving the plot forward at a reasonable pace. The show is hellbent on being a weird and trippy visual journey, but unfortunately it's not even strong enough in that regard, and thus becomes a brutally slow and painful affair that leaves you with more questions than answers.
None of the characters are well developed, their motives are.. for a lack of a better word; basic. The casting doesn't help in this regard as the mostly unlikable characters are played by what feels like sub standard actors.
Having said all that I have to say I am VERY appreciative to the creators of Legion for stepping out of the Marvel formula and attempting something different. Please don't stop trying.
It became increasingly evident as the series progresses the main draw to this show is not a rich story, or even moving the plot forward at a reasonable pace. The show is hellbent on being a weird and trippy visual journey, but unfortunately it's not even strong enough in that regard, and thus becomes a brutally slow and painful affair that leaves you with more questions than answers.
None of the characters are well developed, their motives are.. for a lack of a better word; basic. The casting doesn't help in this regard as the mostly unlikable characters are played by what feels like sub standard actors.
Having said all that I have to say I am VERY appreciative to the creators of Legion for stepping out of the Marvel formula and attempting something different. Please don't stop trying.