David is then subjected to an MRI scan, with the supervision of Cary Loudermilk (Bill Irwin), a mutant who co-exists in one body with a woman named Kerry (Amber Midthunder).
In January 2017, it was reported that the second episode of the season would be titled "Chapter 2", and was to be directed by co-executive producer Michael Uppendahl and written by series creator Noah Hawley.
[1] In its original American broadcast, "Chapter 2" was seen by an estimated 1.13 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
The site's consensus states: "Shifting in tone from the visually arresting and uninhibited premiere, 'Chapter 2' slows things down a bit by establishing pieces of David's story and the rules of his universe.
"[7] Alan Sepinwall of Uproxx wrote, "Overall, though, 'Chapter 2' felt more necessary than inspired, moving forward the story - including David's sister Amy being taken captive by the Eye and his goons - and establishing various rules so that we'll better understand when they get broken.
"[9] Kevin P. Sullivan of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "While the premiere of FX's Legion impressed with its technical craft by exploring perception, the second episode manages to nearly outdo it by examining memory.
Thanks in large part to the quiet and confident performances of Jean Smart and Jeremie Harris as Melanie Bird and Ptonomy Wallace, David Haller's sojourn.
"[12] Ron Gilmer of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4.8 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "The tone of this one is much different than the wild, visually stunning Legion premiere, but it's just as trippy in its own way.
"[13] Katherine Siegel of Paste gave the episode a 8.0 rating out of 10 and wrote, "Change the pace, though, and you are — like it or not — no longer adhering to the rules by which 'Chapter 1' and its influences operate.