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IGN Staff
IGN
“This week's legends of Tomorrow struggled to make the most of its pirate setting.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Unique Supernatural Twist
- Strong Character Development
- Balanced Tone And Humor
- Engaging Storytelling
- Smooth transition back to series
- Reinventing itself
Points of Contention
- Lack Of Villain
- Over‑the‑top comedy
- Limited crossover tie‑in
- Underwhelming battle stakes
- Forced alien plot
- Weak core conflict
Professional Reviews
10 reviews from 2 critics81 Jesse Schedeen 9 reviews · avg IGN “The Legends hit a few bumps in the road in an entertaining but uneven new season.”
Jesse Schedeen 9 reviews · avg
IGN
“The Legends hit a few bumps in the road in an entertaining but uneven new season.”
All 9 Jesse Schedeen reviews, aggregated above
89
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "No Country for Old Dads
“This week, Legends of Tomorrow proved that there's no such thing as too much Damian Darhk.”
89
DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Premiere: "The Virgin Gary
“Legends of Tomorrow clearly hasn't missed a beat in the transition from Season 3 to 4.”
88
Amazing Grace
“More than just an installment that checks off another name on the list of obligatory historical guest stars, “Amazing Grace” served as an effective rumination on death, the constantly changing nature of life and the transformative power of rock and roll.”
85
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Daddy Darhkest
“Legends of Tomorrow kicked off 2018 in strong form this week, thanks in part to guest star Matt Ryan.”
81
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season 3
“The Legends hit a few bumps in the road in an entertaining but uneven new season.”
78
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Here I Go Again
“This week's Legends offered some much-needed attention on Zari in the form of an amusing Groundhog Day parody.”
70
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season 5 Premiere - "Meet the Legends
The episode successfully reintroduces the team with engaging humor and emotional character moments, but the excessive comedy sometimes overshadows plot progression and deeper storytelling. It serves as a solid, albeit uneven, entry point for fans returning after the crossover event.
70
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season 6 Premiere - "Ground Control to Sara Lance
“Where the plot comes up short, the characters and humor still deliver.”
69
The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly
“Ultimately, I wish this season had managed to end on a more consistent note.”
