Legion

Dan Stevens plays David Haller, a man whose understanding of his own experiences changes when he discovers the possibility of extraordinary mutant abilities. Created for television by Noah Hawley, Legion builds a three-season story around David's perspective and the difficulty of knowing whom, or what, to trust.

The presentation is part of the mystery. Watch how a scene changes your understanding of an earlier one, rather than expecting every image to function as a straightforward record of events. David is the central perspective, but that does not make his interpretation the only one worth considering. Give the other characters room to challenge it.

Begin with season one, episode one. The show introduces David through its own story; the X-Men films and The Gifted are optional comparisons, not required earlier chapters.

Start with Legion's first chapter and continue through the three seasons. The mutant premise provides a connection to Marvel's wider ideas, but this guide does not turn the X-Men film catalog into required preparation. Follow the series' own introductions instead of trying to explain each reveal through a separate movie timeline.