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The Umbrella Academy

2019 – 2024Show4 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic646.8Rotten Tomatoes78%61%

An eccentric, thrilling drama series about family and fantasy, with standout performances and editing.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · you want something quiet and calm

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Episodes

4 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S2E10 "The End of Something" 8.9

Episodes

8.1
8.3
7.4
6.1

Story

Too many siblings. Not enough timeline.

Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Superhero Family
  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • Eclectic Musical Soundtrack
  • Dark Comic Book Adaptation
  • Existential Time Travel
  • Stylish Action Comedy
  • Trauma and Reconciliation
  • Quirky Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 206 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeremy Webb, Paco Cabezas, Stephen Surjik
Written by
Jesse McKeown, Robert Askins, Steve Blackman
Produced by
Jason Neese, Jamie Neese, Elizabeth Padden
Music by
Jeff Russo, Perrine Virgile

Everyone

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Facts

February 15, 2019 · August 8, 2024 · Ended

First aired
February 15, 2019
Last aired
August 8, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Compressed Adaptation, Does This Remind You of Anything?, Timey-Wimey Ball +9

  • Compressed Adaptation
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Timey-Wimey Ball
  • Saving the World
  • Alternate History
  • Meta Twist
  • Decomposite Character
  • The '60s
  • Adaptational Name Change
  • While Rome Burns
  • Our Time Travel Is Different
  • An Ass-Kicking Christmas

12 of 161 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Umbrella Academy?"

Questions about The Umbrella Academy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Umbrella Academy?

Netflix

In the United States, The Umbrella Academy streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Umbrella Academy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 64). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of The Umbrella Academy is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is The End of Something (season 2, episode 10) at 8.9, and the lowest is End of the Beginning (season 4, episode 6) at 4.8.

Can I half-watch The Umbrella Academy?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Will The Umbrella Academy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Umbrella Academy use?

Compressed AdaptationDoes This Remind You of Anything?Timey-Wimey BallSaving the WorldAlternate HistoryMeta TwistDecomposite CharacterThe '60sAdaptational Name ChangeWhile Rome BurnsOur Time Travel Is DifferentAn Ass-Kicking Christmasand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including Compressed Adaptation, Does This Remind You of Anything?, and Timey-Wimey Ball.