Chapter 5 (Legion)
5th episode of the 1st season of Legion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Chapter 5" is the fifth episode of the first season of the American cable television series Legion, based on the Marvel Comics character David Haller, and connected to the X-Men film series. The episode was written by co-executive producer Peter Calloway and directed by Tim Mielants. It originally aired on FX on March 8, 2017.
"Chapter 5" | |||
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Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 5 | ||
Directed by | Tim Mielants | ||
Written by | Peter Calloway | ||
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Featured music | Jeff Russo | ||
Cinematography by | Dana Gonzales | ||
Editing by | Regis Kimble | ||
Production code | XLN01005 | ||
Original air date | March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08) | ||
Running time | 52 minutes | ||
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The series follows David Haller, a "mutant" diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age. Struggling to differentiate reality from fantasy, Haller tries to control his mutant powers and the sinister forces trying to control them while evading a government agency. In the episode, David sets out to save Amy from Division 3, although his motivations are pushed by Lenny.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.795 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the cinematography, character development, performances (particularly Dan Stevens) and ending.