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Legion of Super Heroes

2006 – 2008Show2 seasons26 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–6.5Rotten Tomatoes–78%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–6.5Rotten Tomatoes–78%

Summary

The series centers on a young Superman's adventures in the 31st century, fighting alongside a group of futuristic superheroes known as the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

Shows with

Legion of Super Heroes episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Man of Tomorrow, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Timber Wolf, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Legacy, 6.9
  4. S1 E4 Phantoms, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Champions, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 Fear Factory, 6.9
  7. S1 E7 Brain Drain, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 Lightning Storm, 7.2
  9. S1 E9 Child's Play, 6.5
  10. S1 E10 The Substitutes, 6.9
  11. S1 E11 Chain of Command, 6.7
  12. S1 E12 Sundown: Part 1, 7.2
  13. S1 E13 Sundown: Part 2, 7.4
  1. S2 E1 The Man from the Edge of Tomorrow: Part 1, 8.2
  2. S2 E2 The Man from the Edge of Tomorrow: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 Cry Wolf, 7.4
  4. S2 E4 Chained Lightning, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 The Karate Kid, 7.0
  6. S2 E6 Who Am I?, 7.8
  7. S2 E7 Unnatural Alliances, 7.8
  8. S2 E8 Message in a Bottle, 8.2
  9. S2 E9 In the Beginning, 7.1
  10. S2 E10 Trials, 7.2
  11. S2 E11 In Your Dreams, 7.4
  12. S2 E12 Dark Victory: Part 1, 7.3
  13. S2 E13 Dark Victory: Part 2, 7.5

Cast

24 of 40 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brandon Vietti, Heather A. Maxwell, Lauren Montgomery
Written by
J. M. DeMatteis, Michael Jelenic, Matt Wayne
Produced by
James Tucker

Everyone

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

Facts

September 23, 2006 · April 5, 2008 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 2006
Last aired
April 5, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

How We Got Here, Pointy Ears, Composite Character +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Legion of Super Heroes?"

Questions about Legion of Super Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Legion of Super Heroes?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Legion of Super Heroes from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Legion of Super Heroes worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7).

Is Legion of Super Heroes okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Legion of Super Heroes?

10 h

About 10 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2008.

Will I feel good after watching Legion of Super Heroes?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Legion of Super Heroes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Legion of Super Heroes use?

How We Got HerePointy EarsComposite CharacterLonely Rich KidCivvie SpandexDecomposite CharacterIn the BackEvil CounterpartRed Oni, Blue OniOur Werewolves Are DifferentRunning on All FoursBig Eaterand 169 more

TV Tropes lists 181 tropes for it, including How We Got Here, Pointy Ears, and Composite Character.