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Season 1 – Legends

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97% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 84% 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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Jostin F @jostinfobuzie Sep 6, 2026 Very good show. Thriller in it was great. See more Tamika A @Tamikin Sep 3, 2026 Good enough to keep me watching, but I don't think it quite lived up to the premise. There are some really strong episodes buried in here, though. See more Patrick D @pdownes Sep 2, 2026 Solid plot and when just about every actor is great; it’s a great director. Not a bad scene and a bunch of good to great ones. See more Roseann B @branch626 Aug 27, 2026 Started well but then got bogged down. Only 6 episodes but somehow felt longer. See more Cherry D @RT56789032190153 Aug 26, 2026 Not my cup of tea. Anything about drugs has just never appealed to me in terms of television. It also doesn't help that I've never been a fan of Steve Coogan. Hayley Squires is also exactly the same in every role I've ever seen her in. No range at all. See more Minnie W @Minnie779 Aug 25, 2026 It was very good, enjoyed it. 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
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