A rather anticlimactic season finale is admittedly disappointing but as a whole, Legion was a fun ride.

Introduced to a lot of new characters and the entire cast is great. Aubrey Plaza was the clear breakout star, she could be remembered more for her role as Lenny over Parks and Recreation.

While it is part of the X-Men world, Legion feels very distinct and different. So far there are no ties to any of the movies and I think it should remain that way. There are some shared production design cues that make the show look familiar but the direction and editing are often times head and shoulders better than any of the movies.

With 8 episodes the story arc is a tight one. Much of it is mysterious as we find out what’s going on with David at the same time he is. With each episode, the mystery and creepiness splay out in front of us right into a disappointing ending. It’s a shame as the build up is so good (and I had problems with episode seven as things get confusing) and the expectation of a worthy payoff is sitting there, waiting to be plucked. Turns out. the payoff is a brief encounter and a hand wave that invites us to see more next season.

I’m not going to say the end was bad, just a downer for what’s otherwise a great show. A refreshing take on the genre, I came in knowing nothing and hoping for the best. I got what I wanted and I now have expectations for Legion. They’re all higher than they were two months ago.