What is LEGION? (Legion Episode 1 Breakdown & Analysis)

[@nim5721]

This entire episode was so aesthetically and cinematically jaw dropping. Every second I was in complete and utter awe.

[@loujawz]

I think they were trying too hard

[@imback2killu328]

@@loujawz you trippin

[@DomNeeke]

I didn't even realise how much I needed this. This all makes so much more sense now

[@jesspace4069]

i know right lmao

[@keithmontreuil6726]

There was a scene where Syd visits David's room to sleep together. The shot from under the bed shows the door opening and then closing with no feet walking through the doorway. She just appears all of a sudden. So far, absolutely everything is suspect.

[@keithmontreuil6726]

no, i think it was intentional. thats a tricky shot to make. i'm not even sure they could make that mistake. it might have been a subtle nod that things just aren't as they seem in terms of Davids story telling.. like whether or not Syd was ever actually in the psych ward.

[@adriancastro3899]

Keith Montreuil but in episode 2 she talks about having met David there and being trapped in his body there so she had to have actually been there maybe her going to David's room was just in David's head considering he was already dreaming about her and she was actually just in her room?

[@grimjowjaggerjak]

POssible or syd and all the others don't exists and are just the manifestation of his musltiple personnalities.

[@bicarbonat1]

This is a strong-ass theory, and it'd fit right in with something from a Marvel story.

[@keithmontreuil6726]

There is also an Aesop Fable involving Veritas (Truth) and Falsehood, which were two sculptures (one sculpted by the potter Prometheus, and the other by the apprentice "Trickery") when Falsehood was sculpted, the likeness was uncanny, but the sculptor ran out of clay, and so Falsehood has no feet. This could be digging a bit too deep, but based on what the show has thrown at us so far, it is not unreasonable.

[@Hadrian1616]

The villian is clearly the Shadow King from the comics. Telepathy antagonist with yellow eyes, heralded by any moment seen under red lighting. Shadow King for season 1 villian.

[@logansmith2703]

John Flemings I'd argue he's mojo

[@stxyn]

I agree. I read the original comics when they came out.

[@kennethmartin8715]

Logan smith session one villain legion

[@beyondergalactus7308]

Farouk....

[@LeeLightfoot]

and didn't Farouk try to control Legion on Muir Island around issue 279?

[@aurora_skies_]

More Legion PLEASE! I love this show, its new, weird and trippy but keeps u invested enough to want more. I'd love a breakdown of each episode

[@Hanadix]

At the opening shots, where he's a kid, and there are toys on the ground next to him, one of the toys is the yellow eyed demon, and it slowly turns as it changes into the next shot.

[@tyrionlannister467]

12 year old me would be terrified by the yellow eyed demon

[@tyshaunlewis1829]

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[@tyrionlannister467]

Chronic Gamer Flippy all men must serve

[@jaykparikh37]

valar morghulis

[@jaykparikh37]

valar dohaeris

[@kristoffkvel6870]

Tyrion Lannister I'm twelve. I was terrified of the yellow eyed demon. 😈🔫😨

[@Vasharan]

Domino symbol on uniforms: 3 dots and division symbol, i.e. Division Three.

[@matthiesoliveira2458]

An ester Egg everyone has missed. The girl called her self Syd Barrett right, well when he calls the Hospital looking for her, he tells the person on the phone that he's her father "Max". Well, in real life Syd Barrett the musician was the son of Max Barrett, a famous doctor and writer back in his days.

[@staterasim5061]

I just wish it was a Netflix show so we don't have to wait a week for the next episode!!!

[@lalvala6250]

Statera Sim yeah but you'd have to wait longer than just a week considering Netflix update by seasons not episode

[@seanblah6711]

Statera Sim I'll rather wait a week for a good episode

[@broisopod194]

I'm 12, I was watching this show on rabbit with my friend. It was night, and my friend got too scared to watch the show anymore after the devil with yellow eyes appeared in the corner in the kitchen scene. I ended up watching the show because I love the plot, the twists, and the character Lenny is awesome.

[@shortysvilla_]

Please do this to all episodes!

[@GAMBIT-qq4un]

The devil with the yellow eyes may be The Shadow King of the comics.

[@zachgamemaster3329]

The devil with the Yellow Eyes reminds me of a more grotesque version of the Violator from Spawn. Am I the only one who see this?

[@nub-cake]

That was the first thing I thought of too. I was expecting him to list him with the others.

[@PariahSojourner]

I saw the Violator too.

[@pippi2285]

Zach Gamemaster he reminds me of the goblin king from the hobbit, with his testicle chin

[@austingaming4122]

animalparty reminds me of glutony from 7

[@brosnan]

Reminds me of a Boomer from Left 4 Dead!

[@rickgrimes3246]

The yellow eyed demon reminds me of the fat well walker from season 2 of TWD

[@loujawz]

reminds me of the ORIGINAL yellow eyed demon from season 3 of Supernatural

[@3lil0rd82]

“Original”

[@NPX7]

His disorder is not like schizophrenia, the correct term is actually Dissociative Identity Disorder (formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder). Schizophrenia has to do with seeing and hearing things that are not there whereas DID has to do with having several identities or personalities. At any rate good break down :)

[@kbeg92]

Except that he does see and hear things that aren't there. So it's both :p

[@NPX7]

No, my point is that schizophrenia is the term for someone who sees and hears things that are not there. The fact that he sees and hears things is due to one of his mutant abilities being psychic, like his father Charles Xavier. His various abilities manifest with each personality/identities thus he has DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) ;)

[@NPX7]

Indeed, again I am not talking about a doctor in the show. I was simply correcting the person who did the breakdown in the video.

[@shhs1227]

NPX7 Even if he even actually had any of those disorders, it is possible to have both of them, and David clearly shows symptoms of schizophrenia throughout the episode. he doesn't actually show any other identities throughout the show

[@NPX7]

Indeed, that, however, is not my original point. The statement "he accesses his other powers through schizophrenia" is incorrect. It is true it is not clear that we have seen any other personalities yet, that we know of, but to be honestly we don't actually even know for sure what is real and what is in his mind ;) In any event, I think my point is rather moot at this point. The show may, in fact, be taking a vastly different direction than the comics. We just have to watch and find out :)

[@cruisereg]

Keep it up!!! This was an EXCELLENT breakdown of what is now my favorite show on TV. Episode 2 was even better than the premiere IMO.

[@saigaraga9920]

4 years ago, wow

[@Qtipz123]

I love this KZbin channel and how it breaks down all the things in an episode of a favorite show. I especially love how in-depth the video goes, almost to say I get gitty whenever a new video is released.

[@memphisashes3713]

so far it's definitely a hell of allot better than the shit shows on the wb and the regular Fox channel1 episode in

[@Aethelblaidd]

Tyshaun Lewis 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GDUBgb]

5 years too late but I'm all in on this series now!

[@YesicaAguirreYesiDellaCripta]

It was such a trippy first episode! It completely won me over. I roughly tried to catch all the little details because it was so chaotic and I didn't want to miss anything. Great recap and also hope this show gets around, it is really amazing from almost avery aspect.

[@RussianAssassin100]

Just finished watching the final episode of season 3. What a masterpiece.

[@paragoncumulus6636]

I've come to Legion a bit late, but I loved the first episode. I was watching it while doing other stuff and numerous times I had to stop what I was doing and sit down to give it my full attention. That is a rarity for me.

[@anthonymonteverde3139]

i was so tripped out on what was real and what wasn't. Loved this breakdown of legion.

[@lenoraGrayce]

I love your passion and theories on the show! Please keep up with the videos! They help me understand and love the show even more and fulfills my Legion longing until the next week!!

[@MarvelKing-ie2tu]

I've only got one question, Why doesn't Sydney wear gloves?

[@niceguyz1574]

MarvelKing 9000 She does; once they go to rescue David.

[@hahhaahahaha]

Black Harbinger yeah, but why not before? its only in the scene we know its real

[@niceguyz1574]

Helena Almeida Perhaps gloves aren't permitted in the psych ward? Perhaps she had to keep her cover so she couldn't have gloves on? I have no idea. But I do know one thing: the plot required her to have gloves on so she had gloves on.

[@hahhaahahaha]

Black Harbinger I don't know, I probably will question everything about the show even if they confirm it

[@niceguyz1574]

Helena Almeida Same here

[@clingard]

Great breakdown. a few points: Another reason we are left wondering if Syd was ever in the Hospital is because the under-the-bed shot of Syd entering David's room in the mental hospital showed the door opening but not feet entering the room, yet as the camera pans to a view above the bed we see she's in the room already. Also - its possible the pyrokinesis that freed him came from David himself, in the comics his personalities control different aspects of his powers, and is it just me or did that extension cord looked like it was burning before morphing into the candle in the cupcake?

[@TheChodex]

This video makes me appreciate this show even more. This show is masterpiece so far.

[@CabanoWedding]

I loved this episode and just told a friend over the weekend that I was anticipating your review and analysis. Woo! Going to be the best new show of the season. And, Dan Stevens is amazing!

[@perpetuaonyango7851]

I am Kenyan and Swahili is our official language here and when I saw 'KUWAKARIBISHA' I was ALL IN! I was already impressed by the visuals alone which I also thought paid homage to Stanley Kubrik which I was on board for but seeing 'KUWAKARIBISHA" made feel I was invited to be a part of the journey....LOVED THE PILOT!

[@nhgoddess]

I had to restart watching this show 2 times before I got through it...1st I was watching with my mom and we keep talking so we keep missing things...then I fell asleep...more about being tired...but I usually would start where I left off...I had to start from the beginning again...but that fight scene was worth it...and this vid cleared a lot of things up so keep doing them please

[@brandondavis3431]

Show was surprisingly good. Didn't have any expectations but this show has blown me away how good it is. We have been blessed with some really good tv this past year. Netflix marvel shows are top notch, and Stanger Things was just phenomenal. Then on HBO we got Westworld! Just so giddy to have so many awesome and thought provoking stuff to watch

[@snowmorepuns]

I couldn't stop watching this. Amazingly explained.

[@lenoraGrayce]

Loved the video. Please keep going with Legion. Seen two episodes and I haven't been this excited about a new show since The Walking Dead premiered in 2010.

[@antonioalicea2058]

Can you guys do this series again but with references to the comics instead of film techniques?

[@NativeSpartacus]

I really, really hope this show doesn't get the Arrested Development treatment (where it's too complex and condensed for your average viewer).

[@UnashamedlyHentai]

I hope the opposite. The "average viewer" can have Big Bang Theory. Give me complexity and ambiguity, like Mr. Robot.

[@austingaming4122]

UnashamedlyHentai I agree in prospect but if normal people don't "get" the show then it gets cancelled because of fewer viewers. So sadly I don't think legion would last very long if it was the way we want it :(

[@TITANpwn]

Well, the sadness is that not many viewers think like this... and as much as I like a series that are a bit more complex , I hope this wont end up like Hannibal as an example.

[@marenkuether-ulberg3311]

Legion is a groundbreaking series -- and I can hardly believe how much was packed into ep.1 -- it had to have been broken up. Reminds me very much of BBC long episodes (even the tone and look). I am in love with this series. And Dan Stevens.

[@Musnud]

Please continue with the breakdowns of the Legion episodes! How else will we understand everything that's going on?

[@sell3671]

He explains everything at 17:15

[@maggie1000]

When you watch this video in the middle of the night and keep hearing weird ass sounds and now you’re scared bc of the devil with the yellow eyes

[@robertdennys8994]

One of the best-observed analyses of the Legion series I have come across.

[@amassengill9805]

I've always said. That actor would play him in marvel movies

[@kieran99344]

This series is awesome, keep doing videos on it

[@JamesLawner]

I'm pretty sure they announced somewhere that Legion is connected to the X-Men movies.

[@paulakroy2635]

Never did

[@LotRGurla64]

Please make more videos of Legion! The first episode was one of the ballsiest, most amazing things I've seen on TV.

[@heraldresabal5768]

This channel keeps getting better and better.

[@GabrielLeonars]

I feel like i've been waiting my whole life for a show like this , ty for explaining these blank points ^^

[@uholdthis]

It's all in his head. In the comics, when one of his personalities show up, they literally take over his body. That might be the reason why the body swapped back to David after his memories came back without having to touch her again. Maybe that's the big reveal at the end of the show. Charles Xavier and another doctor tried to cure Legion of his multiple personalities. Read age of M. Just guessing though..

[@uholdthis]

Age of x. My bad

[@placebo12345678]

Pleaae do more, this was one of the most original pilot episodes I have ever seen (and I love Fargo). Keep up tge great breakdown vids guys!

[@mikoswhackgameandstuffvids480]

The episode for me was very confusing but thanks for clearing my head a bit. I'm a huge Marvel fan I got hooked on the show!!!

[@captaindrunksparrow3690]

please do more on Legion this TV series is epic and I love your guys's breakdowns on all my favorite television shows please include this one as well

[@maggieeileenx]

please keep doing this for every legion 's chapter !!

[@magacop5180]

Can't wait to watch this in November when it's out for download in Bluray quality

[@lalvala6250]

This is nitpicking but, David doesn't just absorb people into his personality and gain their power, he has made up his own identity and personalities himself, and he gives power to the identity he absorb. Like the terrorist he absorb, who then gain physic power and became part of David, not before. Also The fire might actually be Lenny's doing considering the instruction she told David before and we know that David can absorb other consciousness and give them power. Plus in the comics legion has a personality that is a girl(for it the name), whose power is pyrokinesis, and anything fire, so I'm guessing that's Lenny

[@ichimatt]

Please keep making videos on this show. Big fan of your channel!

[@kate15099]

More of these please!

[@danelmore6553]

Nice vid. I actually thought the circular room called more to the tricycle laps around the hotel, in The Shining. Either way; certainly plenty of references to Kubrick.

[@FlamingoKicker]

What I want to know is WHEN is Legion taking place? At first I figured it was taking place right now but on further thinking about it it can't be. David seems to be born in the late '60s so that would make him more than 50 years old. Clearly he isn't. Also he stops and uses a Payphone at one point so it must be taking place in the '90s (alittle like the thing that Deadpool mentions in his latest trailer...payphones kind of vanished in the '90s. As for Patrick Stewart how would he play Charles Xavier that far back? Lots more CGI?

[@JeansHyNtyt]

i still don't think the devil with yellow eyes i think its gonna turn out to be the shadow king who possessed davids body in the comics

[@elyse43230]

I'M INTERESTED. Keep making Legion videos!!!

[@yesmaybe7466]

This is one of the best shows I have ever seen. Very original

[@stevenm9672]

OMG there he is The Devil with the Yellow eyes at 5:05- 5:06 right over Eriks left shoulder! AND he grew hair.. PLOT TWIST!

[@blackrosebeuty1]

Demon with yellow eyes... Supernatural fans in the house?

[@lillian5353]

i just watched the first ep and im so cnofused. so many questions. so many aesthetics. what even?

[@peste2574]

"Devil with the yellow eyes" Wasn't that in Supernatural?

[@myrddinde]

Waiting for EP 02 recap 😎

[@aaronmplsmn]

I love your take on this and love the show.

[@Davepool_TF-69]

outstanding breakdown. Please make more of these.

[@muuuse]

plz continue dissecting the legion episodes!!

[@jerzi88]

referring to the 19 minute mark: sydney has the pyrokenysis power, shes 1 of the personalities in his head, when she overtakes legions mind she can use pyrokenysis...shes also in the comics with a similar name and same ability

[@annalol6128]

OH MY GOD I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE. The connection from to A Rainbow Connection!!! Oh wow. Impressive

[@neotaito]

5:04 was a nice touch

[@darnellm743]

Nice video. This show is quite confusing at times. Thanks for detailing the show in a way that I could understand it better.

[@logankmp]

Nisiquiera entiendo del todo el ingles y aun así los reviews que he visto tuyos son de lo mejor que he visto en youtube, por favor sigue haciendo reviews de Legion, PD Ame tus reviews de Logan

[@eternalsquanch8445]

The Shadow King i believe is the yellow eyed fellow inside davids heads twisting his thoughts and personas up

[@alittlecreepywhenyou]

I watched legion with zero knowledge of what it was. This first episode was brilliant, as it kept me hooked and utterly intrigued until the last rescue scene. I am so on board now. Moar.

[@warriorway5287]

Good Lord! Way more info than I was looking for.

[@stephhawaii3810]

Excellent insights. I knew I liked it, but didn't understand why

[@Luvias0415]

About the dog. Maybe it could be there to act like a Canary Bird To alert them when his psychic powers are activating. Just a thought.

[@siddharthsharmaBelieve]

WOW ! Just wow . Proud to be a subscriber !

[@quietfang1]

One thing to remember. In the comics David has many personalities. Each personality has a different power.

[@kayx1340]

I love Legion, more videos please!

[@SydneyPayne87]

so glad I wasn't the only one who really really liked this. no one I know liked it.

[@tumagun]

YES keep making legion videos!

[@nicholaskennedy6256]

Stryfe would be a difficult character to do considering he's the clone of Cable from the future, but as a show they have enough room to pull it off.

[@CGRULEZ]

We need more of these!

[@jessicakaemmer1543]

More Legion breakdowns! Best new show hands down!

[@chrisharlin7096]

Pink is now being worn by medical and mental personnel because it is supposed to have a calming effect. I also suspect Sydney was placed into the hospital to find David. A lot like I believe Pris was meant to find JF Sebastian in Blade Runner

[@alexgooch9693]

I loved the pilot. Keep doing videos on this show please!! It's awesome

[@AirmanDreymann]

I'm in

[@brianpmcg]

Outstanding job!

[@redgenerall28]

definitely will watch as soon as my health get better.

[@kjnm81]

Just got a iron fist ad his show is going to be awesome

[@gillbonner6900]

Great analysis. Make more Legion content!

[@AngelRamonaHatfield]

I really loved this premiere even though I was so confused. I hope it stays

[@bestguy5633]

Schizophrenia is not dissociative identity disorder. Schizophrenia is characterized by extreme paranoia and a disconnect from reality, whilst did is the multiple personalities thing. People should stop talking about them like they're even remotely similar.

[@cinoshield1267]

thx a looot 4 this breakdown i was watching the show, and thinking abt watching your analysis after, lol u rock! keep it uup

[@AndyDevily]

"Sergei geinsbourg" I'm sorry as a French person that made me chuckle hahaha Thank you, so much, you are helping me in ways that you can't even fathom Sincerely, a visual culture Master's student who's academically screwed

[@DishHeads]

@5:04 someone walks behind Erik as reference to the Shadow King walking behind David while he's standing next to the noose.