Season Three (Legacies)

Season Three

Season	Episodes
Three	16^[1]

Airdate

January 21 - June 24, 2021^[1]

Premiere

We're Not Worthy

Finale

Fate's A Bitch, Isn't It?

Slogan

The legends are true^[2]

Starring
Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman Quincy Fouse as MG Peyton Alex Smith as Rafael Waithe Chris Lee as Kaleb Ben Levin as Jed Tien Leo Howard as Ethan Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman

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The third season of Legacies was announced on January 7, 2020.^[3]

Season Summary[]

Set in The Salvatore Boarding School for the Young & Gifted, and within "The Vampire Diaries" universe, LEGACIES tells the ongoing story of a new generation of supernatural students as they learn what it means to be special in a world that wouldn't understand their gifts. In season two, Hope Mikaelson returned to a world that had forgotten she ever existed and reunited with her former Headmaster, Alaric Saltzman. Working together, Hope and Dr. Saltzman ultimately rejoined The Salvatore School to lead their Super Squad of powerful vampires, witches and werewolves, including Lizzie & Josie Saltzman, MG, Rafael and Kaleb and even a Phoenix, her true love Landon, into battle against a dizzying horde of fantastic and deadly monsters birthed from the Malivore Pit ... and their old nemesis, The Necromancer, who was determined to resurrect Malivore. As season three begins, Hope has risked everything to pull her friends back from the brink of a monstrous prophecy that threatened to doom them all. But when a heartbreaking loss shatters her whole world, Hope Mikaelson will be forced to fight fate itself.^[4]

Antagonists[]

Main article: Antagonists in Legacies Season Three

Cast[]

For more information, see Character Appearances.

Starring[]

Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson (16/16)
Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby (13/16) / Malivore (5/16)*/ Golem Landon (5/16)*/ Hunter (1/16)*
Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman (15/16)
Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman (15/16) (voice only in 3x12)
Quincy Fouse as MG (15/16)
Peyton Alex Smith as Rafael Waithe (2/16)**
Chris Lee as Kaleb (13/16)
Ben Levin as Jed Tien (14/16)
Leo Howard as Ethan (10/16)
Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman (16/16)

Note: *Landon appears as a golem between 3x08—3x12, and revealed as the Hunter in 3x12, while simultaneously as Malivore's vessel through 3x16.

Note: **Rafael appears as a series regular through 3x04.

Special Guest Star[]

Summer Fontana as Hope Marshall (1/16)

Guest Starring[]

Ben Geurens as The Necromancer (6/16)
Olivia Liang as Alyssa Chang (7/16)
Charles Jazz Terrier as Chad (1/16)
Theodora Miranne as Lady of the Lake (1/16)
Bianca Kajlich as Sheriff Machado (3/16)
Sophina Brown as Lucia (1/16)
Jason Turner as Walt (1/16)
Babak Tafti as Sphinx/Zombie Sphinx (2/16)
T.J. Ramini as Robin Goodfellow (1/16)
Giorgia Whigham as Jade (1/16)
Nate Mooney as Pinky (1/16)
Courtney Bandeko as Finch Tarrayo (10/16)
Omono Okojie as Cleo Sowande (9/16)
Demetrius Bridges as Dorian Williams (5/16)
Nick Fink as Ryan Clarke (5/16)
Elinor Gunn as Kaelan/Banshee (1/16)
Wayne Caparas as Grandpa Tarrayo (1/16)
Sibylla Deen as Andi (1/16)
Karen David as Emma Tig (1/16)
Sope Aluko as Ayomi (1/16)
Christian Magby as Dennis (1/16)***

***Note: Dennis appears as guest starring character in 3x13.

Co-Starring[]

Elijah B. Moore as Wade Rivers (7/16)
Reznor Malalik Allen as Pedro (1/16)
Douglas Tait as Malivore (3/16) / Lord Marshall (2/16)
Tanya Christiansen as Vera (1/16)
Cheetah Platt as Croatoan (1/16)
Dante Ha as Hunter (3/16) / Berbalang^[5] (1/16)
J.J. Dunlap as The Ferryman (1/16)
George Contini as Mr. Springthorpe (1/16)

Crew[]

Writers[]

Brett Matthews (5/16) (2 co-written)
Thomas Brandon (4/16) (2 co-written)
Cynthia Adarkwa (3/16) (2 co-written)
Benjamin Raab (3/16) (co-written)
Deric A. Hughes (3/16) (co-written)
Penny Cox (2/16) (co-written)
Adam Higgs (2/16) (co-written)
Price Peterson (1/16) (co-written)
Hannah Rosner (1/16) (co-written)
Penny Cox (1/16)

Directors[]

Jeffrey Hunt (5/16) (1 co-directed)
Eric Dean Seaton (1/16)
Jason Stone (1/16)
Darren Grant (1/16) (co-directed)
Lauren Petzke (1/16)
Tony Griffin (1/16)
Geoff Shotz (1/16)
Barbara Brown (1/16)
Trevor E.S. Juarez (1/16)
Michael A. Allowitz (1/16)
Bola Ogun (1/16)
America Young (1/16)
Brett Matthews (1/16)

Episodes List: 2021[]

Title	Writer(s)	Director(s)	Airdate	#
We're Not Worthy	Writer: Penny Cox & Cynthia Adarkwa	Director: Jeffrey Hunt	January 21, 2021	#3x01
In order to get a handle on some urgencies at the school, Alaric sends the students off-campus for their first-ever field day. But when a medieval monster arrives with a challenge, the students are left scrambling to guess which one of them may be a worthy opponent.
Goodbyes Sure Do Suck	Writer: Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes	Director: Eric Dean Seaton	January 28, 2021	#3x02
The Super Squad pulls out all the stops when they learn some devastating news involving one of their own. Alaric turns to Sheriff Machado for help getting some timely affairs in order.
Salvatore: The Musical!	Writer: Thomas Brandon	Director: Jason Stone	February 4, 2021	#3x03
The students prepare to put on a musical about the founding of the Salvatore School at the behest of their mysterious new guidance counselor. Meanwhile, as Landon throws himself into writing the musical and Lizzie, Josie, Kaleb and Jed dive into their roles, Hope distances herself from the musical.
Hold on Tight	Writer: Brett Matthews	Director: Jeffrey Hunt	February 11, 2021	#3x04
The Super Squad bands together after the Necromancer's next move unleashes more than anyone bargained for. Meanwhile, a run-in with Ethan reminds Josie why she doesn't trust herself with magic.
This is What It Takes	Writer: Brett Matthews	Director: Darren Grant & Jeffrey Hunt	February 18, 2021	#3x05
After one of their own goes missing, Alaric suggests Hope turn to the therapy box, which thrusts her into a twisted game set in a summer camp slasher flick. Meanwhile, Lizzie's attempt to spend some time with MG doesn't go quite as planned, and Josie makes a big decision about her future.
To Whom It May Concern	Writer: Thomas Brandon	Director: Lauren Petzke	March 11, 2021	#3x06
After a sudden mass exodus of the school's student body, Alaric and the squad desperately try to recruit new students to keep the school afloat. Hope agrees to help Lizzie with the new student orientation. Josie enjoys a fresh start on her first day at Mystic Falls High, while MG begins his semester of "no."
Yup, It's a Leprechaun, All Right	Writer: Penny Cox & Cynthia Adarkwa	Director: Tony Griffin	March 18, 2021	#3x07
After the Salvatore School runs into some financial difficulties, Lizzie suggests they hold their first fundraiser. While Alaric attempts to work things out with the bank, he puts Kaleb in charge of overseeing the events at the school. Elsewhere, Cleo helps Hope cope with her emotions, while MG seeks help from Alyssa. Finally, when a leprechaun shows up at the school, it might just be what they need to turn their luck around.
Long Time, No See	Writer: Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes	Director: Geoff Shotz	March 25, 2021	#3x08
MG finds himself on the outs with the Super Squad after a controversial decision he made comes to light. Hope puts a risky plan in motion regardless of the potential consequences. Kaleb, Cleo and Alaric join forces when the latest monster shows up.
Do All Malivore Monsters Provide This Level of Emotional Insight?	Writer: Brett Matthews & Adam Higgs	Director: Barbara Brown	April 8, 2021	#3x09
As tensions build between Hope and Lizzie, the latest monster's arrival at the school will force them to set aside their differences in order to defeat it. Meanwhile, Alaric comes up with an excuse to keep tabs on Josie at Mystic Falls High, and Cleo helps Kaleb cope with a recent fallout with MG.
All's Well That Ends Well	Writer: Thomas Brandon & Price Peterson	Director: Jeffrey Hunt	April 15, 2021	#3x10
After capturing a new monster at the school, Hope and the Super Squad learn some terrifying news about one of their own. A surprise visit from Lizzie gives Josie some much-needed courage. MG and Ethan team up to help others.
You Can't Run From Who You Are	Writer: Adam Higgs & Hannah Rosner	Director: Trevor E.S. Juarez	May 6, 2021	#3x11
After receiving some inspiration from Cleo, Hope and Landon set out on a new mission. However, when that plan takes an unexpected turn, Josie and Wade step in to lend a hand. Elsewhere, Lizzie enlists MG's help learning more about Finch.
I Was Made To Love You	Writer: Brett Matthews	Director: Michael A. Allowitz	May 13, 2021	#3x12
Hope's suspicion is piqued after Wade shares some startling news with her. To uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact, Alaric must work with an enemy from his past. After Ethan finds himself in harm's way, MG is forced to make a difficult decision.
One Day You Will Understand	Writer: Cynthia Adarkwa	Director: Bola Ogun	May 20, 2021	#3x13
Faced with a difficult decision regarding one of his students, Alaric enlists Kaleb and Josie's help to get their perspective. Meanwhile, Cleo opens up about her past.
This Feels A Little Cult-y	Writer: Penny Cox	Director: America Young	June 10, 2021	#3x14
In an attempt to control some of Hope's negative emotions, Josie suggests they join Lizzie at a wellness retreat for witches. Alaric and Dorian team up after learning MG may be in trouble.
A New Hope	Writer: Brett Matthews & Thomas Brandon	Director: Brett Matthews	June 17, 2021	#3x15
Stuck in a hallucination, Hope, Josie and Lizzie are forced to find their way out of a sci-fi nightmare. Elsewhere, Alaric sends MG, Kaleb and Jed on a team building mission.
Fate's A Bitch, Isn't It?	Writer: Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes	Director: Jeffrey Hunt	June 24, 2021	#3x16
Hope is forced to work with someone from her past. Kaleb and MG go on their first official superhero mission. Lizzie's plan to find Hope a rebound relationship takes an unexpected turn.

Production News[]

Production has resumed as of mid-October 2020^[6]^[7] with Jeffrey Hunt directing the first produced episode.^[8] The season wrapped production as of June 24, 2021; this includes the four episodes that were cut short to premiere in the Fall (401-404).^[9]
Originally We're Not Worthy was supposed to be the 2x17, while Goodbyes Sure Do Suck was 2x18. According to Julie Plec, both episodes were shot out of order and that allowed them to switch the order for this season. 2x17 became 3x02 while 2x18 became 3x01.^[10]
Although originally planned to have 20 episodes^[11] (with four episodes moved from the second season), due to the delayed start of the season and to set regular Fall premiere dates, the episode count has been reduced to 16 episodes again.^[1]^[12]

Notes[]

This season features the 300th episode in the TVD Universe.
As of Yup, It's a Leprechaun, All Right, Alaric became the fourth character with the most appearances in TVD universe behind Stefan, Damon and Caroline.
The season finale features Hope Mikaelson's 100th appearance in the TVD Universe.
- She is the 11th character to do so, after Damon, Stefan, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie, Matt, Niklaus, Elijah, Alaric, and Jeremy.