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Poltergeist: The Legacy

1996 – 1999Show4 seasons88 episodesTV-14

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A tense, scary series about fantasy and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 88 episodes · best: S2E2 "Black Widow" 8.4

Episodes

6.8
7.7
7.2
7.2

Story

The adventures of the members of a secret society known as the Legacy and their efforts to protect humankind from occult dangers.

Feels like

  • Occult Investigation
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Secret Society
  • Fight Against Evil
  • Psychological Horror
  • Episodic Format
  • Mysterious Legacy
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Paranormal Phenomena

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 21, 1996 · November 12, 1999 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 1996
Last aired
November 12, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 88 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Badass Normal, Haunted Heroine, Badass Bookworm +8

  • Badass Normal
  • Haunted Heroine
  • Badass Bookworm
  • Parasitic Immortality
  • Convenient Color Change
  • Celibate Hero
  • Fantasy Kitchen Sink
  • In Name Only
  • Black and Nerdy
  • Dragged Off to Hell
  • Fetus Terrible

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Poltergeist: The Legacy?"

Questions about Poltergeist: The Legacy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Poltergeist: The Legacy?

In the United States, Poltergeist: The Legacy streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Poltergeist: The Legacy worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9).

Does Poltergeist: The Legacy get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.8, and season 2 peaks at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Black Widow (season 2, episode 2) at 8.4, and the lowest is The Darkside (season 3, episode 22) at 5.4.

Is Poltergeist: The Legacy okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Poltergeist: The Legacy?

88 h

About 88 hours: 88 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1999.

Will Poltergeist: The Legacy scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.