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Legends of Tomorrow
Season 5
Promotional poster
Starring
No. of episodes6
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseJanuary 21, 2020 (2020-01-21) –
present (present)
Season chronology
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Season 6
List of episodes

The fifth season of the American television series Legends of Tomorrow, which is based on characters from DC Comics, premiered on The CW on January 21, 2020. The season will consist of 15 episodes, which includes the special episode produced for the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover before the season premiere. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe, and is a spin-off of Arrow and The Flash. The season was produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Phil Klemmer and Keto Shimizu serving as showrunners.

The season was ordered in January 2019. Production began that July, and wrapped in January 2020. Principal cast members Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Amy Louise Pemberton, Courtney Ford, Nick Zano, Dominic Purcell and Matt Ryan return from previous seasons, while Olivia Swann was promoted to the principal cast from her guest status in season four.

Episodes

See also: List of Legends of Tomorrow episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [1]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
'
68–"Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five"Gregory SmithKeto Shimizu & Ubah MohamedJanuary 14, 2020 (2020-01-14)T13.219081.35[2]
'
691"Meet the Legends"Kevin MockGrainne Godfree & James EaganJanuary 21, 2020 (2020-01-21)T13.219010.72[3]
702"Miss Me, Kiss Me, Love Me"David GeddesRay UtarnachittFebruary 4, 2020 (2020-02-04)T13.219020.77[4]
713"Slay Anything"Alexandra La RocheMatthew Maala & Tyron B. CarterFebruary 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)T13.219030.74[5]
724"A Head of Her Time"Avi YouabianMorgan FaustFebruary 18, 2020 (2020-02-18)T13.219040.72[6]
735"Mortal Khanbat"Caity LotzGrainne Godfree & Mark BrunerFebruary 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)T13.219050.74[7]
746"Mr. Parker's Cul-De-Sac"Ben Hernandez BrayKeto Shimizu & James EaganMarch 10, 2020 (2020-03-10)T13.219060.73[8]
757"Romeo v Juliet: Dawn of Justness"[9]Alexandra La RocheRay Utarnachitt & Matthew MaalaMarch 17, 2020 (2020-03-17)T13.21907[10]N/A
768"Zari, Not Zari"[11]Kevin MockMorgan Faust & Tyron CarterMarch 24, 2020 (2020-03-24)T13.21909[12]N/A
779"The Great British Fake-Off"[13]David GeddesJackie CaninoMarch 31, 2020 (2020-03-31)T13.21910N/A
7810"Ship Broken"[14]Andi ArmaganianJames Eagan & Mark BrunerApril 7, 2020 (2020-04-07)T13.21911N/A
7911"Freaks and Greeks"[15]Nico SachseMatthew Maala and Ubah MohammedApril 14, 2020 (2020-04-14)T13.21912N/A
8012"I Am Legends"[16]Andrew KaschStory by : Ray Utarnachitt
Teleplay by : Leah Pouillot & Emily Cheever		April 21, 2020 (2020-04-21)T13.21913N/A
8113"The One Where We're Trapped On TV"[17]Marc GuggenheimGrainne Godfree & James EaganApril 28, 2020 (2020-04-28)T13.21914N/A
8214"Swan Thong"[18]Kevin MockKeto Shimizu & Morgan FaustMay 5, 2020 (2020-05-05)T13.21915N/A

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Legends of Tomorrow characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

On January 31, 2019, The CW renewed the series for a fifth season.[37] Phil Klemmer and Keto Shimizu serve as the season's showrunners.[38]

Writing

The fourth season ended with Astra Logue restoring many notorious historical figures like Genghis Khan, Joseph Stalin and Charles Manson to life. Klemmer said these characters would be called "Encores" and have the villain of the week treatment, while the Big Bad of the season would not be demon-related,[38] later revealed by both Shimizu and Klemmer to be Astra.[25] He explained this was done with the intention of returning to the series' roots, of being rooted "more firmly in history and historical periods and figures and true villains". Klemmer added that the season would explore what Zari Tomaz would look like if she "lived a more charmed life" and did not come from a "dystopian, authoritarian future".[22] The season also explores Zari's relationship with her brother Behrad Tarazi.[28] Following the season four finale, the Time Bureau was shut down and its former director Ava Sharpe was left unemployed. The fifth season sees Ava living on the Waverider with her girlfriend Sara Lance, trying to figure out how she fits on the team. It will continue to grow the "Avalance" relationship, and also feature Sara developing a superpower.[39]

Casting

Main cast members Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Amy Louise Pemberton, Courtney Ford, Nick Zano, Dominic Purcell and Matt Ryan return as Ray Palmer,[19] Sara Lance,[20] Charlie,[21] Zari Tomaz,[38] Ava Sharpe,[23] Gideon,[26] Nora Darhk,[24] Nate Heywood, Mick Rory,[19] and John Constantine respectively.[27] This is the final season for Routh and Ford as series regulars,[40] with the episode "Romeo v Juliet: Dawn of Justness" marking their final appearance.[41] Olivia Swann, who guest starred as Astra Logue in the fourth season, was promoted to the main cast for the fifth season.[25] Ramona Young, who starred as Mona Wu in the fourth season, returned as a guest star.[34]

Filming

Filming began on July 15, 2019.[19] The fifth episode of the season, "Mortal Khanbat", marks Lotz's directorial debut.[42][43] Filming wrapped in January 2020.[44] Despite the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" episode being the eighth episode filmed,[45] the events of the episode occur before the rest of the season.[46][47]

Arrowverse tie-ins

In December 2018, during the end of the annual crossover "Elseworlds", a follow up crossover was announced titled "Crisis on Infinite Earths" based on the comic book series of the same name.[48] The crossover will feature Tyler Hoechlin reprising his role as Clark Kent / Superman from Supergirl, while Routh will portray another version of Superman.[49] It took place over five episodes–three in December 2019 and two in January 2020, with Legends of Tomorrow's episode of the crossover airing in January.[50][51] The Legends of Tomorrow episode is considered a special episode, and not the series' season premiere.[51]

Release

Broadcast

The season premiered on The CW on January 21, 2020.[52][50][53] It is set to run for 15 episodes,[54][18] which includes the special episode produced for the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover before the season premiere.[51]

Marketing

The first official trailer for the season was released on December 5, 2019.[55]

Reception

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Legends of Tomorrow season 5
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
– "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five" January 14, 2020 0.5/3 1.35[2] 0.4 1.03 0.9 2.38[56]
1 "Meet the Legends" January 21, 2020 0.2/1 0.72[3] 0.3 0.66 0.5 1.37[57]
2 "Miss Me, Kiss Me, Love Me" February 4, 2020 0.2 0.79[4] 0.2 0.54 0.4 1.33[58]
3 "Slay Anything" February 11, 2020 0.2 0.74[5] 0.2 0.58 0.4 1.32[59]
4 "A Head of Her Time" February 18, 2020 0.2 0.72[6] 0.2 0.52 0.4 1.24[60]
5 "Mortal Khanbat" February 25, 2020 0.2 0.74[7] 0.2 0.56 0.4 1.30[61]
6 "Mr. Parker's Cul-De-Sac" March 10, 2020 0.2 0.73[8] TBD TBD TBD TBD

Notes

  1. ^ Routh also portrayed the Earth-96 Clark Kent / Superman in "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five".
  2. ^ Ford also portrayed Marie Antoinette in "A Head of Her Time".
  3. ^ voice only

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