Why FX’s New Superhero is Called ‘Legion’ (Hint: Bible Reasons)

After the first episode of FX’s new superhero show, viewers might be wondering:

All the focus on the mental health of protagonist David Haller (Dan Stevens) is key to the mutant he’ll eventually become.

David can actually absorb the minds of other people, and they exist in his mind as distinct personalities.

Episode 1 shows some uncontrollable psychic abilities as David accidentally moves objects with his mind.

David’s powers apparently include the ability to alter matter, removing the doors from the rooms in the Clockwork mental hospital and lethally fusing his friend Lenny (Aubrey Plaza) in a wall.