Legion: Tropes

Signature tropes

The ones that say the most about Legion. Pick one to read it.

• Ambiguous Time Periodin 471 titlesThe time period is kept ambiguous, with occasional glimpses of technology that appear current or futuristic contrasting with styles or references to events that suggest a much earlier setting.Read →
• The Pursuing NightmareRare · in 19 titlesThe Devil With The Yellow Eyes consistently haunts David throughout the first season, hunting him down and slowly driving him insane in the hopes of taking over his body.Read →
• I Can't Hear Youin 92 titlesBecause "Chapter 22" takes place in the 1950s, the long-distance phone call from Morocco has a weak connection, so Gabrielle and Charles have a lot of trouble understanding what the other is saying t…Read →
• In the Bloodin 218 titlesDavid inherited a lot of traits from his biological father Charles: they're both incredibly powerful telepaths, they share a Sweet Tooth (which includes a mutual fondness for cherry pie, and in "Chap…Read →
• Pretty Boyin 412 titlesDavid's physical attractiveness is imbued with a boyish quality which includes Innocent Blue Eyes, which serves as a visual shorthand that he's an immature Manchild.Read →
• Neurodiversity Is SupernaturalRare · in 60 titlesPlayed with. David has believed for his entire life that he was schizophrenic. He was finally admitted to a psych hospital after he trashed his girlfriend's kitchen.Read →