Legends (2014)
A gripping TNT spy thriller in which an FBI deep-cover master of disguise begins to suspect his own identity is the greatest lie of all.
Legends - Series Information
- Original Title: Legends
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Created by: Howard Gordon
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 43 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 20
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: August 13, 2014 (United States - TV-14), August 13, 2014 (Brazil - 16)
- Networks: TNT
- Alternative Titles: 传奇 (CN), Maski szpiega (PL), Legends: Identidade Perdida (BR)
- Production Companies: Paperboy Productions, Teakwood Lane Productions, Fox 21, Fox 21 Television Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Legends - Plot
Working for the FBI's Deep Cover Operations division, Martin Odum can transform himself into a different person -- whether it's an assignment as a Serbian extremist, a corrupt Chicago police officer, a British special forces colonel, or a legendary computer hacker. But when he learns that his life, itself, may be a lie, he faces the demands of his job and a desire to solve the mystery of his identity. And given the choice between the two, Odum doesn't always make the right decision.
Legends - Trailer
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Legends - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Howard Gordon
Main Cast
- Sean Bean
- Morris Chestnut
- Steve Kazee
- Ali Larter
- Winter Ave Zoli
- Klára Issová
- Tina Majorino
- Aisling Franciosi
- Kelly Overton
- Ralph Brown
Writers
- Josh Pate
- David Wilcox
- Raf Green
- Cyrus Voris
- Ethan Reiff
Executive Producers
- Alexander Cary
- Howard Gordon
- Jonathan Levin
- Kenneth Biller
- David Wilcox
Legends - FAQs
Is Legends based on a book or novel?
Yes, Legends is based on the 2005 spy novel of the same name by Robert Baer, a former CIA case officer. The novel explores the psychological toll of deep-cover work and the blurring of identity that comes with sustained undercover operations, themes the series adapts for its FBI setting.
Why was Legends cancelled after two seasons?
TNT cancelled Legends in 2015 after two seasons, primarily due to declining viewership. Season 2 shifted the show's tone and setting considerably, moving away from the domestic FBI procedural format of Season 1, which alienated some viewers and failed to attract a large enough audience to justify renewal.
What is Legends about?
Legends follows Martin Odum, an FBI deep-cover operative with an extraordinary talent for inhabiting false identities. When a mysterious stranger suggests his entire life may itself be a fabricated legend, Odum must balance the demands of dangerous undercover missions with a desperate personal quest to uncover who he truly is.
Where can you watch Legends online?
Legends is available to purchase digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. There is currently no subscription streaming service offering the series for free. Buying individual seasons or episodes is the primary way to watch it online.
Who are the main actors in Legends?
Legends stars Sean Bean as deep-cover agent Martin Odum, alongside Morris Chestnut, Steve Kazee, Ali Larter, Winter Ave Zoli, Klára Issová, Tina Majorino, Aisling Franciosi, Kelly Overton, and Ralph Brown rounding out the principal ensemble cast.
How many seasons and episodes does Legends have?
Legends ran for 2 seasons and a total of 20 episodes on TNT. Each season comprised 10 episodes. Season 1 aired in 2014 and Season 2 followed in 2015, after which the network cancelled the series.
Is Legends worth watching for spy thriller fans?
Legends offers a compelling identity-crisis narrative anchored by a committed performance from Sean Bean. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and Sean Bean's versatility across multiple personas. Fans of psychological spy thrillers who enjoy character-driven mysteries about deception and self-discovery will find it a rewarding, if short-lived, watch.
What is the content rating for Legends?
Legends is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains violence, mature themes related to undercover operations, and morally complex situations consistent with its crime and espionage thriller genre.
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