"I think that "Legion" on FX is the best Marvel show on TV!"

I say this and people usually balk and start screaming “BUT 'DAREDEVIL'” at the top of their lungs. They have a right to do so—"Daredevil" is an AMAZING show that really hasn’t been topped in other TV adaptations of Marvel characters.

Enter "Legion".

I was obsessed with "Legion" from its very first episode, and the show was a wild, insane ride from there on out. Here are the main reasons why "Legion" deserves our attention.

(SPOILER INFO: This article has spoilers for the FIRST EPISODE of “Legion”. None of the other info here reveals plot details of any other episode in the series.)

Dan Stevens makes his character, David Haller, a complex and engaging hero.

David is simultaneously endearing and unbelievably powerful in “Legion”. His characterization as the show’s protagonist is almost flawless: He intrigues us, we sympathize with him as he struggles to cope with his (numerous) issues, and we love him even though he’s complicated. Even whenever he’s operating in a morally gray area it’s still easy for us to find clear motivations for his actions. Dan Stevens gives the role so much heart and really works hard to humanize the mutant experience, which is something that I think the X-Men cinematic universe struggles with.

Aubrey Plaza is pretty much an acting goddess.

Here’s where I reeeeeallly want to spoil things, but I won’t because I’m just that good of a person. Basically, all you have to know is that in “Legion” Aubrey Plaza plays Lenny, who becomes a formidable force over the course of the story. This is a POWERHOUSE performance for Plaza; I loved her before I watched this show, but now I have an even greater appreciation for her acting skills. If you watch this show for no other reason, watch it to see what Plaza does with her role as Lenny. Seriously. Do it.

"Legion" makes its action scenes count.

One of my biggest issues with a lot of superhero-y media is that it spends too much time showing off flashy action sequences that really don’t do anything for the plot (a.k.a. most DC films). There’s no action overkill in Legion: gore seldom shows up, but when it does it is serious, affecting, and essential to moving the plot along.

The show's look is eclectic and refreshing.

Multiple sources have said that Legion looks like the result of Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson meeting over drinks: It’s zany, retro, and hip at the same time. Everything from the characters' clothing to the color palette looks straight out of the sixties and seventies. It’s a gorgeous show. We notice that a lot of superhero movies and television are really, really dark visually (I'm lookin' at you, "Daredevil"), and "Legion" sets itself apart by being incredibly bright and colorful to great effect.

The narrative structure is utterly mind-blowing.

This is the only element of the show that I could understand some people not being crazy about, but if you have ever even remotely appreciated anything in the psychological thriller genre, "Legion" will BLOW YOUR FRIKKING MIND. Some of the episodes toy with chronology, and the episode openings are fantastic. The great thing about the narratology of "Legion" is that it never gets frustrating: it’s like Noah Hawley knows exactly how far he can go without losing us, and he’s careful to never hit that point. Instead of losing itself in overcomplicated plots, this is a rollicking fun ride that leaves you guessing from episode to episode in all the right places.

The plot balances action and pure trippiness with heart.

Since this story spends significant chunks of time literally in David’s mind (you'll have to watch the show to figure out what the heck I mean by that), this balance is incredible to me. It would be easy for a show that boasts this level of psychological zaniness to lose viewers, but we’re never burnt out on it because David is just such a gut-wrenchingly human character with serious issues that intrigue us. David and Syd’s developing relationship is also an important breather for the viewer: she and him are always there to ground the show in reality (or at least ground it in a completely human, relatable element). Even THAT element of the show is completely original and interesting, so consider my mind blown.

You could also just watch the show to see what the heck this gif is about. Whatever your reasoning, you should probably go to FX and watch "Legion" now.