'Legends' on Netflix: Cast, Plot, Release Date, Trailer and Everything We Know About The UK Crime Drama

Published 03/18/2025, 10:36 PM EDT

Keeping the legacy of Netflix crime slash thriller dramas, at least, as the drama's name says, is being well kept-alive by Legends. Giving the audience the very thrill of discovering mysteries or the classic beat of old drama within. With Netflix giving a nod to this new installation in the crime world, the audience sits with abated breaths in wait for this successor to the likes of Peaky Blinders and Money Heist and others. 

The grit of human life often remains incomparable to that shown on TV, but there is no other choice but to honor the events, with the blandness a slight bit seasoned (hence the drama).

Legends, What is there to know : Plot Summary

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Six episodes long and set to capture a group of British Customs employees who go undercover to infiltrate dangerous narcotics gangs as part of a top-secret operation, Legends, offers not a new take, but one of the firsts in narrating this gripping tale of close-to-modern-day cartel-busting stories. Neil Forsyth has come forth with this narcotics infiltration of the 1990s, where an odd manner of dismantling the stimulants' routes was observed. Forsyth, known for The Gold, has adapted the story of a government agency responsible for Britain's borders, which faced significant challenges in combating pill smuggling. This prompted an extraordinary response: sending ordinary men and women, untrained in espionage, into the criminal underworld.

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With a plot this grit-stricken and gloomy from the get go, it is only fair for it to be orchestrated to into a second and on-screen life by some of the most fluid agents of the industry. 

Legends: the legends in action: Cast

Known for his work on acclaimed projects like The Gold and Guilt, Neil Forsyth expressed excitement about bringing this gripping narrative to life, emphasizing its significance in British history. Brady Hood behind the reels, the cast details are slowly being revealed to the larger scene as time goes on. Currently confirmed being notable talents such as Tom Burke, Steve Coogan, and Hayley Squires. The ensemble also includes Aml Ameen, Jasmine Blackborow, Douglas Hodge, Tom Hughes, Johnny Harris, Gerald Kyd, and Charlotte Ritchie. 

As has been released for the time being, the cast of Legends brings together a diverse group of talented actors, each poised to deliver compelling performances. Tom Burke, known for his roles in The Musketeers and The Last Kingdom, sort of a period drama connoisseur, with even an Oscar bagging one, will lead the ensemble alongside the versatile Steve Coogan, celebrated for his work in Alan Partridge and Philomena. Hayley Squires, recognized for her powerful performances in I, Daniel Blake, adds depth to the cast.

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Information being fed to the wild in the bits that these are being divided into, the anticipation for its release is only multiplying as time gets old with it. 

D-date: Release date & trailer for the Legends

While a specific release date has not been announced, production for Legends began after its commissioning in August 2024. Netflix has confirmed that it will consist of six episodes. Fans can anticipate a thrilling trailer that showcases the tension and drama inherent in undercover operations. As the series aims to capture the essence of 1990s Britain amid a global battle on narcotics, viewers can expect an engaging portrayal of this relatively lesser-known chapter in criminal history.

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Legends is poised to be a captivating addition to Netflix's lineup of crime dramas, blending a compelling true story with a talented cast. With Neil Forsyth at the helm and an ensemble featuring acclaimed actors like Tom Burke and Steve Coogan, the series promises to explore the complexities of undercover operations in a temporal regime-ridden Britain of the 1990s. As anticipation builds for its release, viewers can look forward to an engaging portrayal of bravery, moral dilemmas, and the high stakes of espionage.

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Are you excited about this upcoming 1990s set British crime drama? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Adiba is driven by anything creative, give her a word and she’ll turn it into a story. Give her a pencil, she’ll turn it into a world. Fresh out of the lot, she has harbored a steady love for writing, honing it into an indispensable skill that she is now more than ready to put to use here at NetflixJunkie.

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