Question

discuss how a TV show relates to a concept in psychology.

Answer 1

The TV show, Legion, makes use of certain concepts from psychology. The protagonist is a mutant with psychic superpowers, but during the first couple of episodes he is projected as a patient suffering from schizophrenia. What I found particularly noteworthy was how narrative psychology was used to highlight his struggle to accept himself as a unique being with superpowers. All his childhood, he was told that he was no more than a patient with mental illness, a story of himself narrated by others that lead him to undermine his personal worth. Even when he discovered his superpowers, this narrative followed him, making it challenging for him to overcome this belief. This highlighted the high impact that narratives can make to influence our daily lives.