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Season 1 – Legends

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As drugs flood the streets of '90s Britain, a team of civil servants is thrust undercover to topple the gangs behind it; inspired by an untold true story.
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Legends — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Legends gets the basics of the crime genre right, bringing in clear-cut drama to a daringly real tale and imbuing its narrative with the right balance of respect and spectacle.

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Fueled by sharp pacing and genuinely unexpected twists, Legends leans into its ironclad cast and stands as the new British series we didn’t know we needed.

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) May 20
It’s an extraordinary story that has been well served by this satisfying show. It could even be legendary. Go to Full Review David Opie Empire Magazine May 17
4/5
Legends is tightly wound from the get-go, a true-crime drama that sets itself apart through its top-tier cast and thrills rooted in the grimy greys of drug-ravaged Britain. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) May 13
4/5
This is a smash and grab operation, told with telling humour and constant risk. Go to Full Review James Delingpole The Spectator 21h
When it works well, which it does mostly, you get a sense of how nerve-wracking it must have been and how hard not to give away your cover -- aka your ‘legend’. Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming 1d
4/5
A stellar ensemble cast leads the charge in this tightly paced thriller. However, the show’s social commentary doesn’t quite hit its mark. Go to Full Review Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene 2d
No doubt the story has been given a big shot of melodrama in its transition to the screen; nevertheless, “Legends” is one of those rare crime dramas that never stoops to the implausible. Good stuff. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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A S @Waaromzomoeilijk 9h The pace is slow, which is a standard feature with Netflix. Acting was to dramatic, sometimes unrealistic. But overall not bad. See more Taylor B @RT44975532 10h Great series throughout, I love the camera work, the balance of characters and the rounded approach. Must watch See more William D @akitd 15h For the topic and story it covered, the show felt very soft around the edges. The plot and story were excellent. However, it felt like more of a soap opera or drama level production in the way that the story was conveyed. See more Matt P @MattinRichmond 1d Anytime I see, "Based on a True Story," I'm in. Just finished watching the conclusion to Season 1 -- This is a character-driven story, not an action thriller. But there are plenty of twists and turns to keep everything moving forward. Other than a few spots here and there where it's best if one suspends disbelief, this is a very tight plot line. An ensemble cast where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. It may not be a cinematic classic, but I enjoyed the hell out of it and recommend it. See more Adam F. @Flatter 2d A quick hitter rooted in realism that keeps you on your toes. Casting was excellent. Production was top tier. 👌 See more Michael C @YucatanMike 3d Well-acted. Interesting story. We binged the whole thing in just a couple of days and would love to see more stories like this. See more Read all reviews
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Neil Forsyth

Creator

Tom Burke

Guy

Steve Coogan

Don

Hayley Squires

Kate

Tom Hughes

Carter

Aml Ameen

Bailey

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 7, 2026 Could You Offer More? As drug deaths surge in '90s Britain, the government turns to a veteran customs investigator to recruit a novice unit for an unprecedented covert mission. Details Episode 2 Aired May 7, 2026 Alliance Customs recruit Guy faces tests that threaten to blow his cover; the team in Liverpool chase the scent of a suspicious bakery. Details Episode 3 Aired May 7, 2026 This Is Liverpool A volatile alliance puts Guy at the heart of a high-risk smuggling deal; the Legends in Liverpool embark on a surveillance mission that ends in trouble. Details Episode 4 Aired May 7, 2026 The War on Drugs Cracks start to appear in both gangs as tensions, pressure and paranoia run high; Kate looks to exploit a possible weakness in Carter's armor. Details Episode 5 Aired May 7, 2026 Old Kings While Kate chases a murky trail of corruption, a potential meeting with a feared drug lord sends Guy, Bailey and Don on a dangerous overseas mission. Details Episode 6 Aired May 7, 2026 Legends Never Die Betrayal, distrust and ambition put the entire mission and the Legends, at risk; can they stop an unprecedented heroin shipment from reaching Britain? Details
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Season Info

Director
Brady Hood, Julian Holmes
Creator
Neil Forsyth
Executive Producer
Ben Farrell, Richard Bradley
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 7, 2026