LEGION Season 1 Full Breakdown & Analysis - Everything You Missed!

[@ilegal89]

With season 3 coming soon and with me being left behind in season 1, I was searching for a season recap before start watching season 2. You, sir, did an absolutely amazing job. Not only did I refreshed my memory but I also learned some mindblowing things. Thank you so much!

[@aliengranpa]

just noticed your wearing a red shirt so I'm gonna assume your not real

[@silky_r]

Haaa

[@MrFulkov]

It's green

[@MarkusDarkess]

Francesco remember when you see green you have to go. :)

[@spaaaaace8952]

you're*

[@MegaGasek]

Mi'ne*

[@mimi4sure]

This show is both awesome and annoyingly confusing at times. It's all over the place but I can't seem to look away...

[@niaa9918]

mimi4sure same

[@russiankodiak6849]

We're there X-Men or Wolverine references? Is it somehow connected to the films?

[@BassLineProductionsI]

@@russiankodiak6849 no

[@russiankodiak6849]

Peter Thorne ☹️

[@jonnyboithefish]

It takes 2 watches for it to make sense.

[@JamesLawner]

Other things I've noticed: The way the guards outside the facility were phased into the ground felt like a reference to X-Men: Apocalypse where Apocalypse phased those Polish factory workers into the ground. When Lenny/Shadow King is with David's sister in the room with maps and globes, it feels like a reference to Cerebro. Also, what if the Red Hook Incident and Westchester Incident are related? What if the Mutant refuge in Logan is run by the Mutants from Summerland?! 😨

[@Lostlife656]

this show was extremely clever

[@GoldenHay1]

It still is. Season 3 is in the works :)

[@russiankodiak6849]

We're there X-Men or Wolverine references? Is it somehow connected to the films?

[@sumayayusuf7845]

the angry boy is the most terrifying one i dont know why but even replaying that scene when audrey plaza turns into him SCARED THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF ME OMG

[@MrRobertGillan]

Such a good series. Love your breakdowns.

[@AmadeusCho]

Wait... is it ever mentioned directly that they're in the Pacific North West? I actually had the running theory of them being in Switzerland. The interrogator mentions that he works for inter-governmental agencies, Oliver gets into a car with European plates and the steering wheel is on the right-hand side, Ptolomy uses a luger which after WWII was mostly produced by Switzerland until the late 70's (so it fits with the uncertain timeline as well), Kerry's multilingual introduction upon first meeting Oliver, and if there is in fact a war going on Switzerland would likely take the classic approach of being neutral on the matter. We only see the group traveling by car in a handful of scenes, and even then only for a few seconds, but if David can teleport they could literally be anywhere on the planet. If anyone can cite a scene where it's mentioned otherwise I'd greatly appreciate such information.

[@lenavera2577]

would be awesome, since i'm swiss^^ but our steering wheels are on the left, our plates are different than the ones from the EU states and clark is married to his husband and has an adopted son which sadly both is not possible in Switzerland..

[@isaiahfreeman]

Amadeus Cho no

[@Pulsar77]

The yellow triangle was also a symbol used by the German Wehrmacht in WWII, which would tie in with the übermench reference.

[@averagegangplankenjoyer8953]

Pulsar77 junge wie peinlich, es heißt Übermensch

[@Robin-eq7uz]

xXD3rGenjiMainXx Die Amis können auch kein Ü aussprechen xD

[@Uradamus]

I absolutely loved this series so far. So trippy and out there at times, but always engaging and leaving me wanting more.

[@Giarcnek]

LEGION is DEEP. No doubt.

[@Monkeyshinesss]

I love your breakdowns! Thanks so much for creating these and sharing!

[@greggibson1946]

related to Kermit the Frog the Shadow King is playing David like a Puppet

[@niaa9918]

Zero 😂

[@OliWatts1979]

I am not qualified to watch TV anymore.

[@SaghanXero]

For the record, when he said he didn't think harpsichord had been used in tv score before, almost an entire season of Hannibal includes harpsichord, including the theme song Hannibal literally composes on a harpsichord during the show.

[@t.d.writer1589]

Can someone make a KZbin playlist of all the songs in this show

[@phantomcpu]

I love that song from David’s drug house

[@seandacoffeeguy]

I'd love to see an X-Men U where Legion and Deadpool coexist. The depth of Legion juxtaposed to the crass pithy Deadpool would make excellent foils for each other.

[@valkerymillenia]

The many greeting to Oliver is a reference to 20,000 Leagues too where the Doctor greets Nemo in many languages while trying to figure out which one Nemo speaks.

[@jakobremskar8635]

The glasses are taken directly from the movie They Live (1988) by John Carpenter.

[@Samidooble]

NickT ditto kiddo lol

[@jemiahdapap8053]

#noremake

[@poxyclypse]

Well played

[@gregoryvancardo]

stray thoughts: summerland is filled with circles. round windows, circles painted on the walls, etc. maybe summerland is the rival of the X faction. and isn't the triangle on his shirt the prism from the album cover, which creates a spectrum, which is a rainbow.

[@saumyaagrawal7781]

I have a question. When Sydney and David switched bodies, she later apologised to David for killing his friend, who was Lenny. Now that we know that's always been the shadow king, does that mean others saw Lenny too? I don't quite understand this.

[@aangpearce2700]

Saumya Agrawal I thought maybe lenny was a real person, then the shadow king just based himself on that parson? I dunno

[@milanas5336]

Saumya Agrawal Benny (drug pusher) and Lenny (mental patient) were two different, but real people. Shadow King edited David's memories so he thought both of them were Lenny, probably so she could appear to David after Lenny died to get him to do things with David thinking that she was his buddy.

[@donovan8530]

Yeah Lenny was a real person silly willy

[@Clara-qr9be]

Lenny was real in the first episode until she died. She had just never been part of his past like he thought and the Shadow King chooses to appear as her in the astral plane and in David's mind

[@tashidiaz8915]

Both Benny from David's college days and Lenny from the mental hospital were real people. Syd killed Lenny accidentally while she was in David's body with his powers and Shadow King later pushed both people into one and edited David's memory so he feels more guilty towards killing his longtime friend.

[@NewNoviceKid]

This series is too genius for the likes of me. Awesome!

[@rachaele1869]

Thank god! I was afraid there wouldn't be anymore on Legion from New Rockstars; Legion deserves in-depth analysis.

[@rich31]

Kick ass video! Great job of the breakdown. I love the show and can't wait Season 2. Keep it up. Just got another subscriber. Cheers!

[@DanteYewToob]

I noticed that David automatically uses an English accent, and instinctively draws his father bald... coincidence? Nah..

[@loopyafterdark]

Actor is British

[@Fayse]

I know I'm late, but something to consider is when Syd and David originally swap bodies. Lenny says, "... come on! He's wearing yellow!" So, we can assume that CWPH patients in yellow are less are considered *less* dangerous than the patients in red. It makes me wonder if Lenny considered Ptonomy, Melanie, and Walter as *more dangerous* to the succession of Farouk's plans.

[@captainbritain7379]

So smart! I wish you'd done them for each episode.

[@pugnatumterram7452]

That was a fox not a wolf

[@MarkyDSahdd]

Am I the only one who saw the cherry pie transitioning into Lenny's wild dance as an homage to David Lynch's Twin Peaks?

[@clingard]

Noticed that too. Also other Twin Peaks references / vibes

[@susieleitch5708]

is there a review of when the Shadow King is talking to david's "sister" and looking at a map? asking "where did he put it?" I'm been listening & haven't found a review yet that talked about that scene. What is the shadow king looking for

[@dreamspique844]

Susie Leitch body

[@charlesappalachia8252]

@@dreamspique844 body of what?

[@LanceVanceDance84]

@@charlesappalachia8252 It's the Shadow King trying to find his own body. Without it he's much less powerful, thus having to "hitch rides" through other people. His body was hidden after he was defeated by Xavier and he's trying to find it.

[@Oxmustube]

Fantastic work! An absolute reference for fans of Legion.

[@skaught21]

Holy shit, that is DEEEEEEEEEEEP. thanks mate

[@LTshort12]

Has anyone else noticed (or know of any postings about) the picture that is lit up by the constellation lamp in David's childhood room? In this video, it appears at about minute 19:04. I can't quite tell what the picture is but the name "Enceladus" clearly is shown. This could be a reference to the giant Enceladus from ancient Greek mythology who fought Athena or a reference to Saturn's largest moon that may have a liquid water ocean beneath its surface or a WWII US cargo ship that shuttled supplies around the Pacific.

[@batoulkhoja2426]

your analysis is awesome!! i have been waiting so long for this!

[@Sir-DavidJames]

You gotta do season 2 and 3!

[@DJTruco]

Thanks a ton for doing this breakdown! I loved the show but it left my mind in a pretzel. I really hope it comes back for a second season.

[@WhimsyGalore]

Amazing!! There are so many things I never caught. Good vid!

[@nstvns15]

please do the season two episodes when they come out! Best analysis on youtube!

[@vachazz]

Pretty amazing work!!! KEEP IT UP!!!

[@oceanman3544]

Our prayers have been answered

[@blerdwords5725]

Awesome breakdown... worth the wait

[@thealienshiznit]

Also when he's in the scanner machine what that actually is, is called a fmri psychological scanner that literally reads your mind. Functional magnetic resonance neuroimaging. Which also reflects how he's magnetically attracted to the opposite of everything he is currently feeling there for universally connected to the very things that try to tear him apart

[@rileytipper5110]

I was so confused the whole first season , Thanks for this , I’ve only just started watching season 2 and 3 and I was in need of a recap for sure

[@pumpkinpie4683]

23:53 . I thing the clothes that David wearing represent for the control of David and the trap of Shadow king inside of him the first image we see is like telling us this ep David is the one who in charge now and shadow king is losing

[@tiggergolah]

The summary of Lovecraft's novel "Horror at Redhook" suggests that the antagonist, Suydam, is possibly possessed by an evil entity that then kills Suydam's wife and then Suydam himself. Later Suydam's body is taken by cult members back to his home where his body is reanimated.

[@zarboov88]

Great break down!

[@MidnightStories10]

my mind couldnt understand the whole season but thanks to this now i get it i hope there is another video for the second season

[@saddy0427]

i love your vids they are always so good nice work

[@jack2.025]

What about the Thor: Ragnorok teaser trailer breakdown?

[@Joseph_Hornreich]

I love these season long breakdowns!

[@mikeysampopowich7459]

thx for this more in depth analysis, this is why I lived this show, so much going on. I actually started watching ep 4 again yesterday. can't wait to get this season on dvd.

[@scottcavanagh4236]

Fantastic analysis!

[@561skyline]

THANK THE GODS ! THE OLD THE AND NEW! been waiting on this lol

[@oneconfusepanda]

Im kinda curious what the division said, equinox? was it the ball? and what was the peacemaker?(peacekeeper?)

[@EngineerX]

Peacemaker is probably a nuclear missile to wipe out Summerland. Name comes form the American Colt revolver.

[@ArturTadaiesky]

i think the glasses in episode 07 are a reference to the movie "They live"!

[@coalrivers9998]

I sadly haven't been able to eat this show yet. I'm a way back fan of legion. I tried to grow his hair asa teen lol. his "second coming appearance and of course "legion quest were huge to me asa fan also. this show is on top of my eventual watch list. plus OMG Aubrey plaza as shadow King..the Father John Misty video of her won my heart and possibly this role

[@pinkpanther185]

keep up the good work!

[@cainterrill2326]

look at 26:50. I'd like to point out that, once looking through the windshield, there is no one in the passenger seat of the car. Once it pans to the right of the car and there is no glass, we can now see Lenny. Just a thought, proving she is a figment of his mind

[@maximr1113]

Also, when david is not posessed by the shadow king when he is beiing erased the yellow triangle dissapears from david's t-shirt referring to the shadow king left or isnt in control anymore.

[@nvcomics]

Mutants are also called Homosuperior in that universe

[@wannabepolymathofesoterica6812]

the scene with the black and white glasses reminded me of the 80s movie They Live

[@Toaru]

"The Horror at Red Hook" is a story by Lovecraft

[@tiggergolah]

Thanks! I looked that up on Wikipedia, and it appears that Lovecraft based his story on the Redhook neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. Very interesting.

[@pepin55i5]

Wonderful Analysis of a Brilliant serie ! A must rewatch to spot all those details It also require a good cultural knowlegde ;)

[@manleeman5212]

I'm so happy to hear Noah Hawley was inspired by pink floyd. I watched this whole series dying for someone to make a fanvid cut to brain damage/eclipse. Thought it wouldve been great for the finale also

[@WryAun]

Thanks for that. Everything feels clearer now

[@tristenjacob8155]

Yay more Legion

[@chrisdarwiche9424]

I finished it yesterday, 7/10 for the entire season

[@BeeTB1]

Awesome content!!!

[@clingard]

19:05, poster in Davids room being lit by the constellation lamp says "ENCELADUS" - A moon of Saturn with a recently discovered OCEAN inside.

[@DethronerX]

Thanks, really helped me understand the symbolism and references more.. By the way, David Tshirt Triangle, i was surprised you didn't say Pink Floyd there, even though, you discussed the artwork later : D

[@aangpearce2700]

These breakdowns are awesome... That tape of the two shifting squares actually references the mysterious videos posted on youtube

[@Giarcnek]

The shifting of Color... Look at Schindlers' List...The black and white movie with the little girl in the Red Dress. That is when Oskar had his...epiphany...< that's.. well,...you get my drift.

[@Giarcnek]

Damn! There are true horrifying persons that; have, are and will, inhabit our little corner of the galaxy.

[@osvaldoseverinomejia6649]

thanks very much. I was waiting for it thanks.

[@robotaholic]

Trippy as hell! Just finished season 1, starting season 2 now. Pills gulp. Pipe loaded. |>lay

[@BaznadTypo]

Ok, but who was the first Lenny? The one that Syd saw and killed?

[@Khiarika1]

I was wondering that myself. Did she have a name while she was 'real'? Maybe she's a nameless patient the shadowking later co-opted.

[@alpakafantasy5134]

@Khiarika1 that's probably right

[@francisxavierpaul7952]

Adam Cyr I think she was a real person and her name was lenny. shadow king must have taken her form as david sees her as a friend

[@narxes]

Shadow king wanted to take her form so Aubrey Plaza gets another role in the show xp

[@Clara-qr9be]

The first Lenny in ep 1 was real. She was not part of David's past though, I think the Shadow King used her image so that David would trust him

[@ackodotv]

nice!!! really enjoyed this video!! great stuff 😁

[@alexh_creates]

19:20 isn't the term 'Homo Superior' the species of mutants in the XMen movies?

[@DTA-me3kv]

Alex Heap yes

[@AdamShafiq7]

Notice how your shirt is red too.

[@buzzthebuzzard5267]

Well done. There was quite a few things I missed.

[@acetate909]

Thanks for this awesome analysis. I just needed a recap before I start season 2 but I have a way better understanding than I had gotten on my first pass. Since Netiix has introduced binge watching it seems cruel to have to wait a week between episodes. I was going to try and wait for the season to conclude and watch it in a weekend but I can't wait any longer.

[@mother_at_law]

That. Was AMAZING. Now, I have to go back and watch the whole season again... :)

[@boriseto]

I want to listen the fauxlero on repeat for the rest of my life. Loved bolero since I was a little kid.

[@aidanoviatt2956]

I'm surprised nobody has noticed the reference to Kubrick's "The Shining" when Lenny gets out of the bath tub.

[@joostb5312]

Do a Thor Ragnarok trailer Breakdown pls

[@abhishekmali1381]

This series is the most underrated comic book series.

[@Kiera_Spooky]

Now I'm gonna call David my little Kermy LOL

[@thealienshiznit]

The chains look like DNA strands aswell

[@TonyLUJIEN]

impressive work

[@AngusStewart01]

I love this show it's recent show I do have to do an overanaylsis of.fantastic KZbin video

[@darkshinob]

There was also David's triangle shirt. It loses the yellow color when he is with the device that separates him from the shadow king

[@aurora_skies_]

Cool show, I just finished it and wow its a lot to take in. Great analysis!

[@sophiagrant3731]

please review the first episode of season 2 !! so much i need to rethink !!

[@JrSwar07]

Waiting for weeks for this!

[@blinddathief]

Look how young Erik looks! Haha

[@sarahjortsberg5164]

Pleace do season 2 and 3

[@SRSuave90]

what was the shadow King looking for? he was looking for something when he interrogated David's sister and when he left with Oliver.

[@reneedailey1696]

His body.

[@abandonedmuse]

Thank you for explaining SOOOO MUCH. I was so lost lol

[@mugdhataksali21]

Amazing work ! Wow!

[@MikaJonesmusic]

I haven't seen the last episode, what part of this video can i watch?? cause i have so many questions!

[@svenny6130]

an interesting fact, that might relate to the show, is that the composer of Bolero when insane writing the song.