{"id":5234,"date":"2017-02-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=5234"},"modified":"2017-02-21T17:28:15","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T01:28:15","slug":"review-legion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/review-legion\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: \u201cLegion\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
By: Ashton Newton\r\nEntertainment Editor<\/pre>\n
Marvel\u2019s plan to take over the world has been well-executed so far. In both film and television, Marvel has continually put out great content and the newest TV show \u201cLegion\u201d is no different.<\/p>\n
Currently in its first season, FX\u2019s \u201cLegion\u201d follows the Marvel comics character David Haller as he begins to learn that his lifelong mental illness is, in fact, his strong mutant \"\"abilities.<\/p>\n
The first two episodes of \u201cLegion\u201d started the series off on a fantastic note. The trailers and promos didn\u2019t reveal many plot details, so viewers were left in the dark until the show premiered.<\/p>\n
\u201cFargo\u201d writer Noah Hawley brings his masterful writing to the show, making viewers question the reality of the situations from start to finish.<\/p>\n
The premiere episode follows a nonlinear timeline, so the show has viewers constantly second guessing themselves from start to finish.<\/p>\n
The premiere episode also features a fabulously made one-shot action scene. Marvel has played with one-shots in the past, specifically with seasons one and two of \u201cDaredevil\u201d and I think that the one shot in \u201cLegion\u201d takes the cake.<\/p>\n
The characters in \u201cLegion\u201d are brought to life by stunning performances. David, played by Dan Stevens, is a relatable, funny and tragic character. Stevens does an excellent job of showing David\u2019s struggles with mental illness and his change as the world around him opens up.<\/p>\n
Rachel Keller plays Syd, another patient in the hospital and ally of David. She also does a great job of portraying her character\u2019s mental illness.<\/p>\n
The emotional connection between Syd and David is one of the biggest highlights of the first two episodes. They have to work together to adapt their feelings for each other to their illnesses.<\/p>\n
After only two episodes, I\u2019m already fully engaged in the lives and struggles of the characters. Between Hawley\u2019s writing and the fantastic lead performances, \u201cLegion\u201d is one of the best new shows around. Still early in the season, now is the perfect time to start watching.<\/p>\n
Catch \u201cLegion\u201d on FX every Wednesday at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Contact the author at journalentertainment@wou.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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