15 Best TV Episodes Of 2018 (So Far)

13. Chapter 11 - Legion

Legion Chapter 11
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Legion's sometimes brilliant, always bizarre second season peaked early with Chapter 11, which saw David Haller entering the maze. When the monk breaks free and infects those in Division 3, it's up to David to rescue them, which involves taking a journey into their minds, all of which manifest in different ways.

So much of Legion is spent exploring what's going on in David's head, so it's exciting to spend time getting into the minds of the other characters without losing David's own view on things.

There are some brilliant character moments in this episode, with great interplay between Cary and Kerry Loudermilk and yet another terrific performance from Aubrey Plaza, but it's the journey through the maze that is most interesting. Season 2 eventually lost its way somewhat, but here it was on the right path - a path that led to a visually and sonically captivating hour of TV.

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.