Legion Finale May Feature A Mid-Credits Scene

Whether it’s a TV show or a feature film, a superhero story is a superhero story. The genre has [...]

By Megan Peters - March 23, 2017 09:02 pm EDT

Whether it's a TV show or a feature film, a superhero story is a superhero story. The genre has been around for decades, but contemporary audiences expect comic book adaptations to do a couple of things. Each story needs some heart-stopping action and a tidy origin story if room. As for style, a costume is always appreciated and using superpowers is always a bonus. Plenty of superhero films have brought these traits to theaters, and a slew of shows have as well.

However, Legion is not one of them. The new FX series is set within the X-Men realm, but the show does not glorify blockbuster action; Instead, it favors a more psychedelic take on mutants. Fans and critics have praised the show for its new take on an often-seen genre, but there is one thing Legion may be taking from its predecessors.

That's right; You definitely don't want to turn offLegion right after it finishes. According to one critic, it looks like the series may have a mid-credits scene that will have viewers wanting more.

Over on Twitter, Alan Sepinwall told his followers they should stay tuned to all of Legion. "Word to the wise: next week's Legion season finale has a mid-credits scene. Get all your Nick Fury, shawarma, and Venom jokes out now," he wrote.

Fox has yet to comment on the report, and it doesn't look like the studio will. If the clip does come out, they will no doubt want it to be a surprise. Fans should just resign themselves to stick through the credits just in case becauseLegion looks like it has something up its sleeves.

Right now, many fans are speculating the post-credits scene could be tied to the show's second season. FX confirmed it has green-lit the show for another go since fans have rallied behind the unusual series.

"The first season ofLegion was a stunning achievement," Eric Schrier in a press release. "More than a new series, Legion is a wholly original take on the superhero genre. Our thanks to Noah Hawley for taking the creative risks and shattering expectations. It's a privilege to work again with Noah, his producing partners, the outstanding cast and our partners at Marvel Television on another season of Legion."

You can check out the summary for "Chapter 8" here: "David faces his biggest challenge yet." The episode is written by Noah Hawley; directed by Michael Uppendahl.

A haunted man, David escapes from the hospital and seeks shelter with his sister Amy (Katie Aselton). But Amy's concern for her brother is trumped by her desire to protect the picture-perfect suburban life she's built for herself. Eventually, Syd guides David to Melanie Bird (Jean Smart), a nurturing but demanding therapist with a sharp mind and unconventional methods. She and her team of specialists – Ptonomy (Jeremie Harris), Kerry (Amber Midthunder) and Cary (Bill Irwin) – open David's eyes to an extraordinary new world of possibilities.

Hawley serves as Executive Producer, along with Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb, Jim Chory and John Cameron. Legion is the latest project from Hawley and Cameron, two of the executive producers of the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning FX limited series Fargo.

Legion's first season has a ComicBook.com Composite Score of 81.77 and a ComicBook User Score of 4.09 out of 5.

Word to the wise: next week's Legion season finale has a mid-credits scene. Get all your Nick Fury, shawarma, and Venom jokes out now.
— Alan Sepinwall (@sepinwall) March 23, 2017

Legion is produced by FX Productions and Marvel Television, with FXP handling the physical production. The second season will also return to the FOX Networks Group international channels in over 125 countries.

Legion airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on FX.