Legion (2017)
A young man's reality unravels as dreamlike visions and voices hint at extraordinary, unsettling powers.
David Haller, AKA Legion, is a troubled young man who may be more than human. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he’s confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real.
How intense is Legion?
Legion is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Legion feels like
- Tone
- surrealsuspensefuldreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Legion
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Legion for you?
Is Legion scary?
Only a little. Legion has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Legion gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Legion sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Legion OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Legion?
Episodes run about 50m.
Where can I stream Legion?
Legion is streaming on Hulu.
Does Legion have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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