Chapter 4

"Chapter 4" is the fourth 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 co-producer Nathaniel Halpern and directed by Larysa Kondracki. It originally aired on FX on March 1, 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, with David still trapped in the astral plane, the team tries to get him out with the help of more memories. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.750 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the character development, writing, performances, visual style and atmosphere. Plot A narrator (Jemaine Clement) in an undisclosed location, welcomes the audience, stating that the intention is to show a five-act story that encapsulates fear and empathy. The man turns on a film projector, also revealing that his location is set inside an ice cube.