Chapter 2

"Chapter 2" is the second episode of the first season of the American cable television series Legion, based on the Marvel Comics character David Haller, and connected to the X-Men film series. The episode was written by series creator Noah Hawley and directed by co-executive producer Michael Uppendahl. It originally aired on FX on February 15, 2017. The series follows David Haller, a "mutant" diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age. Struggling to differentiate reality from fantasy, Haller tries to control his mutant powers and the sinister forces trying to control them while evading a government agency. In the episode, David's new team helps him in delving into his memories, in an attempt to master his powers. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.13 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, visual style and directing, although some expressed criticism for the pacing. Plot David (Dan Stevens) is taken to Summerland, a facility belonging to Melanie (Jean Smart). The facility helps mutants in training and controlling their powers, as well as to protect them from Division 3, a government agency that hunts them down.