History Series / PoltergeistTheLegacy

''Poltergeist: The Legacy'' is a television series from Canada and the United States that ran from [[TheNineties 1996 to 1999]] for four seasons (three on {{Showtime}}, the last on [[Creator/{{Syfy}} Sci Fi Channel]]). This {{horror}}-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy, comprised of humans who have seen through TheMasquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly [[TheUnmasquedWorld Unmasqued World]].

* BadassNormal: Former Navy SEAL Nick Boyle is one guy that you would not want to mess with. He's like a male Murphy (from ''Series/TheDresdenFiles'') with Dresden's downright insane defiance of authority.
* BadassBookworm: Derek Rayne would be right at home with Giles from ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''; he's considered by some to be a {{silver fox}}, good with the book research, experienced at fighting the forces of darkness, and a European who watches over the group in a [[AFatherToHisMen slightly fatherly capacity]]. Had major character makeover from S1 into sucessive seasons by giving up sweater vests donning a leather jacket and a devil may care attitude.

''[[RecycledTheSeries Poltergeist: The Legacy]]'' is a television series from Canada and the United States that ran from [[TheNineties 1996 to 1999]] for four seasons (three on {{Showtime}}, the last on [[Creator/{{Syfy}} Sci Fi Channel]]). This {{horror}}-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy, comprised of humans who have seen through TheMasquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly [[TheUnmasquedWorld Unmasqued World]].

* DraggedOffToHell: One episode featured a serial killer's soul trying to force a priest to absolve him before the demons caught up with him. The priest stood his ground, and the killer met his fiery fate.

* BoardingSchoolOfHorrors: Season 1's "The Substitute," which featured an EvilTeacher.

* DemonSlaying: Part of the mission of the Legacy.

* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Nick and Derek did this a lot.

* EvilTeacher: Samuel Warden in "The Substitute."

* OurGhostsAreDifferent: And usually murderous.
* ParanormalInvestigation: The purpose of the Luna Foundation a.k.a. the Legacy.
* PsychicPowers: Derek and Alex. See below.
* SexyPriest: Phillip
* SpiderSense: Derek, Alex, and Kat have slight and uncontrolled psychic abilities--small, odd snatches of visions and dreams.

* No kissing here: Despite the prevailing wisdom of the time, none of the characters ever became romantically involved.
* BadassBookworm: Derek Rayne would be right at home with Giles from ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''; he's considered by some to be a {{silver fox}}, good with the book research, experienced at fighting the forces of darkness, and a European who watches over the group in a [[AFatherToHisMen slightly fatherly capacity]]. Had major character makeover from S1 into sucessive seasons by giving up sweater vests donning a leather jacket and a {{devil may care attitude.}}

* BadassBookworm: Derek Rayne would be right at home with Giles from ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''; he's considered by some to be a {{silver fox}}, good with the book research, experienced at fighting the forces of darkness, and a European who watches over the group in a [[AFatherToHisMen slightly fatherly capacity]].

* CelibateHero: Father Philip Callaghan is a tormented priest, torn between the Legacy and his parish, and torn between the aforementioned celibacy and the fact that he is apparently too young and attractive to avoid women trying to get a glimpse of what's under his robes. *cough FetishFuel cough*

'''''[[RecycledTheSeries Poltergeist: The Legacy]]''''' is a television series from Canada and the United States that ran from [[TheNineties 1996 to 1999]] for four seasons (three on {{Showtime}}, the last on [[Creator/{{Syfy}} Sci Fi Channel]]). This {{horror}}-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy, comprised of humans who have seen through TheMasquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly [[TheUnmasquedWorld Unmasqued World]].

'''''[[RecycledTheSeries Poltergeist: The Legacy]]''''' is a television series from Canada and the United States which ran from [[TheNineties 1996 to 1999]] for four seasons (three on {{Showtime}}, the last on [[Creator/{{Syfy}} Sci Fi Channel]]). This {{horror}}-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy, comprised of humans who have seen through TheMasquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly [[TheUnmasquedWorld Unmasqued World]].

'''''[[RecycledTheSeries Poltergeist: The Legacy]]''''' is a television series from Canada and the United States which ran from [[TheNineties 1996 to 1999]] for four seasons (three on {{Showtime}}, the last on SciFiChannel). This {{horror}}-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy, comprised of humans who have seen through TheMasquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly [[TheUnmasquedWorld Unmasqued World]].

->'''[=Derek Rayne=]:''' (''asking about Nick's reason for joining the Legacy'') All I want to know is why. \\

''[[RecycledTheSeries Poltergeist: The Legacy]]'' is a series from Canada and the United States which ran from 1996 to 1999, and had four seasons (three on {{Showtime}}, the last on SciFiChannel). This {{horror}}-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy which filled the role of humans who have seen through TheMasquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly [[TheUnmasquedWorld Unmasqued World]].

The series featured interesting plot-lines, well-defined characters, a score of frequently overdramatic strings, and talented actors who appeared to have been directed rather strongly over the top at times. In the more natural scenes, they show their talent quite well, but when something supernatural occurs, the scenes start getting pushed into the area of {{Melodrama}}. This tendency could be said to cause the show to ebb and flow between good and SoBadItsGood.

* BadassBookworm: Derek Rayne would be right at home with Giles from ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''; he is considered by some to be a silver fox, good with the book-research, experienced at fighting the darkness, and a European who watches over the group in a [[AFatherToHisMen slightly fatherly capacity]].

* BoardingSchoolOfHorrors: Season 1's "The Substitute."

* DemonSlaying

* DraggedOffToHell: One episode featured a serial killer's soul trying to force a priest to absolve him before the demons caught up with him. The priest stood his ground and the killer met his fiery fate.
* EiffelTowerEffect
* FantasyKitchenSink: And how. Name a supernatural theme and it's likely there was an episode about it.
* FetusTerrible: One episode had a a woman give birth to a demonic baby which then [[CrossesTheLineTwice dragged her around the room by the afterbirth.]]

* SpiderSense: Both Derek and Alex have slight and uncontrolled psychic abilities -- small, odd snatches of visions and dreams.

* HeyItsThatGuy: The Soul Chaser is TheUndertaker.

* BadassNormal: Former Navy SEAL Nick Boyle is one guy that you would not want to mess with. He's like a male Murphy (from ''TheDresdenFiles'') with Dresden's downright insane defiance of authority.