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Season 1 – Legends

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97% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
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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Graeme Blundell The Australian Jun 2, 2026
...it’s a sharp, elegantly engineered drama based firmly on fact. And it’s presented in a hard, tough, move-it-along-at-all-costs fashion, no sense of that “historical nostalgia” that’s meant to make us feel warm and fuzzy about the past. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) May 20, 2026
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, 2026
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 Silvina Lamazares Clarín Aug 25, 2026
4/4
The best thing about the series is not only its ability to recreate the danger that had British authorities on edge in the early '90s, but also the backstage of the operation...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Jun 25, 2026
There are too many mediocre crime series on all the channels and streaming platforms, but Legends on Netflix is a welcome exception. Go to Full Review Jack Seale Radio Times Jun 10, 2026
5/5
It’s a thriller, not a novelistic slow-burn character piece like The Sopranos or The Wire, but Forsyth finds time to explore the motivations and inner conflicts of the bad guys, as well as reminding us what the operation is ultimately all about. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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HABIBA NAZEERA B @Habiba2026 3 days ago Awesome! See more Antonio P @___AP___ Oct 16, 2026 Incredible, lean, and poignant storytelling that breathes life into every character whether they are present for a single episode or the entire 6 part series. The ensemble cast brings believable chemistry and weight to their parts and the pace never lets up for a moment. A truly excellent production which has been renewed for a second season on the basis of a truly standout reception which was well-earned and well-deserved. 9.7/10 See more Fish L @Sanhog Oct 15, 2026 Definitely THE best TV series I watched this year. It's of the highest quality in acting, directing, plot and dialogues! A big thumb up for British produced series, always of the best quality in every aspect! I watched it twice! See more Scott M @Scottmc33 Sep 26, 2026 Class! Amazing story See more Rain R @RT82913162 Sep 22, 2026 The acting is largely excellent - especially an outstanding performance by Gerald Kydd as Milonas. Extremely watchable and binge-worthy. Hooked from the first episode and full of deep and meaningful quotes such as one from Milonas "He is an old king and there is nothing more dangerous than an old king". See more Tom R @RT26773826 Sep 20, 2026 Very grounded and realistic in scope and stakes which I appreciate. They nailed the time period and setting as well. What holds it back is that all the characters constantly talk about their motivations and explain the stress of working undercover, oh sorry, creating a LEGEND! You'll hear that cheesy phrase about 1000 times. It's like the show thinks hammering it into you over and over is going to really make you identify with these characters more than any undercover drama that came before. We get it guys. They're poorly trained, poorly paid and have few resources. We get it because you kept telling us! Anyway, fails at "show, don't tell" but pretty good overall. See more Read all reviews
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Neil Forsyth

Creator

Brady Hood

Director

Julian Holmes

Director

Tom Burke

Guy

Steve Coogan

Don

Hayley Squires

Kate

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
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