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Legacies

2018·Show
68Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic597.5Rotten Tomatoes–75%
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IMDb7.2Metacritic597.5Rotten Tomatoes–75%
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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Heroes. Villains. Whatever.

In a place where young witches, vampires, and werewolves are nurtured to be their best selves in spite of their worst impulses, Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman, among others, come of age into heroes and villains at The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted.
Supernatural Teen DramaLegacy SequelFound FamilyRomantic EntanglementsMystic LoreEmotional TurmoilHigh School SettingMagic and MonstersCharacter GrowthMelodramatic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Jeffrey G. Hunt, America Young, Michael A. Allowitz
Written by:
Hannah Rosner, Brett Matthews, Thomas Brandon
Composed by:
Michael Suby

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Legacies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Legacies legally?

Netflix

Legacies is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Legacies worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Legacies rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Legacies have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 68 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Legacies?

Critics59
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Legacies higher (74) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Legacies air?

It ran from 2018 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Legacies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Legacies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Legacies in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Legacies use?

Vampiric WerewolfCreator ProvincialismBig Bad WannabeIt's All About MeDeadpan SnarkerArc WordsAsskicking Leads to LeadershipRunning GagX Meets YLet's Put on a Show!Coming-Out StoryInternal Revealand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Legacies, including Vampiric Werewolf, Creator Provincialism, Big Bad Wannabe.