Poltergeist: The Legacy 1996
What is Poltergeist: The Legacy?
Poltergeist: The Legacy is a television series that chronicles the activities of a clandestine organization known as the Legacy. The members of this secret society dedicate themselves to the protection of humanity from a wide variety of occult dangers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 21, 1996
- Last aired
- Nov 12, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Poltergeist: The Legacy is a television series that chronicles the activities of a clandestine organization known as the Legacy. The members of this secret society dedicate themselves to the protection of humanity from a wide variety of occult dangers. Throughout the series, the group investigates and confronts supernatural threats that pose risks to the general population. As they work to safeguard the world, the members navigate the complexities of their mission while managing the constant presence of dark forces. The program focuses on their collective efforts to contain these mysterious phenomena and prevent harm to humankind. By operating from the shadows, the society maintains a vigilant watch over the world, intervening whenever occult activity emerges. The narrative centers on the challenges faced by these individuals as they balance their personal lives with the heavy responsibility of serving as humanity's defense against the unknown. Through their ongoing adventures, the members of the Legacy remain committed to their goal of preserving safety in a world shadowed by persistent and dangerous supernatural occurrences.
Should you watch it?
“A secret society battles hidden occult threats to safeguard humanity.”
- Intriguing secret‑society premise
- Atmospheric horror cases
- Canadian production adds unique flavor
- Short three‑season run leaves some arcs unresolved
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric horror series about secret societies confronting paranormal dangers.
The TV‑14 rating indicates moderate horror and supernatural violence, suitable for teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Legacy (1) Mytharc Apr 21, 1996
- E2 The Legacy (2) Core Apr 21, 1996
- E3 Sins of the Father Mytharc Apr 26, 1996
- E4 Town Without Pity Core May 3, 1996
- E5 The Tenement Core May 10, 1996
- E6 The Twelfth Cave Core May 17, 1996
- E7 Man in the Mist Core May 24, 1996
- E8 Ghost in the Road Core May 31, 1996
- E9 Doppelganger Core Jun 7, 1996
- E10 The Substitute Core Jun 14, 1996
- E11 Do Not Go Gently Mytharc Jun 21, 1996
- E12 The Crystal Scarab Core Jun 28, 1996
- E13 The Bell of Girardius Core Jul 12, 1996
- E14 Fox Spirit Core Jul 19, 1996
- E15 The Thirteenth Generation Core Jul 26, 1996
- E16 The Dark Priest Core Aug 2, 1996
- E17 Revelations Core Aug 16, 1996
- E18 Bones of St. Anthony Core Aug 23, 1996
- E19 The Inheritance Core Aug 30, 1996
- E20 The Signalman Core Sep 6, 1996
- E21 The Reckoning Mytharc Sep 13, 1996
- E22 A Traitor Among Us Mytharc Sep 20, 1996
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The New Guard Mytharc Mar 9, 1997
- E2 Black Widow Core Mar 9, 1997
- E3 Lights Out! Core Mar 14, 1997
- E4 The Spirit Thief Core Mar 21, 1997
- E5 The Gift Core Mar 28, 1997
- E6 Transference Core Apr 4, 1997
- E7 Dark Angel Core Apr 11, 1997
- E8 Lives in the Balance Core Apr 18, 1997
- E9 Rough Beast Core Apr 25, 1997
- E10 Ransom Core May 2, 1997
- E11 Finding Richter Core May 9, 1997
- E12 Repentance Core May 23, 1997
- E13 The Devil's Lighthouse Core May 30, 1997
- E14 Lullaby Core Jun 13, 1997
- E15 Silent Partner Core Jun 20, 1997
- E16 Shadow Fall Mytharc Jun 27, 1997
- E17 Mind's Eye Core Jul 4, 1997
- E18 Fear Core Jul 18, 1997
- E19 Someone to Watch Over Me Mytharc Jul 25, 1997
- E20 Let Sleeping Demons Lie Core Aug 3, 1997
- E21 Trapped Mytharc Aug 10, 1997
- E22 The Choice Mytharc Aug 17, 1997
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Darkness Falls (1) Mytharc Jan 23, 1998
- E2 Light of Day (2) Core Jan 30, 1998
- E3 The Enlightened One Core Feb 6, 1998
- E4 Stolen Hearts Core Feb 13, 1998
- E5 Father to Son Core Feb 20, 1998
- E6 Fallen Angel Core Feb 27, 1998
- E7 Dream Lover Core Mar 6, 1998
- E8 Debt of Honor Core Mar 13, 1998
- E9 The Light Core Mar 20, 1998
- E10 Hell Hath No Fury Core Apr 10, 1998
- E11 Irish Jug Core Apr 17, 1998
- E12 Metamorphosis Core Apr 24, 1998
- E13 La Belle Dame Sans Merci Core May 29, 1998
- E14 The Prodigy Core Jun 26, 1998
- E15 The Human Vessel Core Jul 3, 1998
- E16 The Covenant Core Jul 10, 1998
- E17 The Internment Core Jul 17, 1998
- E18 Seduction Core Jul 24, 1998
- E19 Out of Sight Core Jul 31, 1998
- E20 The Last Good Knight Core Aug 7, 1998
- E21 Armies of Night Mytharc Aug 14, 1998
- E22 Darkside Mytharc Aug 21, 1998
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Song of the Raven (1) Mytharc Mar 19, 1999
- E2 Bird of Prey (2) Core Mar 26, 1999
- E3 Vendetta Core Apr 2, 1999
- E4 The Painting Core Apr 9, 1999
- E5 The Possession Core Apr 16, 1999
- E6 The Traitor (1) Core Apr 23, 1999
- E7 Double Cross (2) Core Apr 30, 1999
- E8 Brother's Keeper Core Jun 4, 1999
- E9 Initiation Core Jun 11, 1999
- E10 Wishful Thinking Core Jun 18, 1999
- E11 Still Waters Core Jun 25, 1999
- E12 Unholy Congress (1) Core Jul 30, 1999
- E13 The Sacrifice (2) Core Aug 6, 1999
- E14 She's Got the Devil in Her Heart Core Aug 20, 1999
- E15 Body and Soul Mytharc Aug 27, 1999
- E16 Forget Me Not Core Sep 10, 1999
- E17 The Portents Core Sep 17, 1999
- E18 Gaslight Core Sep 24, 1999
- E19 Sabbath's End Mytharc Oct 1, 1999
- E20 The Mephisto Strain Core Oct 8, 1999
- E21 Infernal Affairs Mytharc Nov 5, 1999
- E22 The Beast Within Mytharc Nov 12, 1999
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Poltergeist: The Legacy?
It follows members of a secret society called the Legacy as they protect humanity from occult dangers.
When did the series originally air?
The show ran from 1996 to 1999.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as horror and sci‑fi/fantasy with supernatural themes.
Is the series a Canadian production?
Yes, it is a Canadian horror television series.
What is the content rating?
The series carries a TV‑14 rating.
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