The Umbrella Academy 2019
“Too many siblings. Not enough timeline.”
What is The Umbrella Academy?
The Umbrella Academy is an American superhero comedy drama television series. It is loosely based on the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- First aired
- Feb 15, 2019
- Last aired
- Aug 8, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 36 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Umbrella Academy is an American superhero comedy drama television series. It is loosely based on the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics. The series was created for television by Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater. The story follows a family of former child heroes, now grown apart, who must reunite to continue to protect the world. Reunited by their father's death, the estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets and a looming threat to humanity. The series features a dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings who are forced to come together to stop various apocalyptic threats. The show has been made available to stream on Netflix. The Umbrella Academy series has been described in various online databases including Wikipedia, IMDb, and The Movie Database.
Should you watch it?
“A dysfunctional family of superheroes reunites to prevent global catastrophe.”
- Unique blend of superhero action and dysfunctional family dynamics
- Strong visual style and creative use of time travel elements
- Some pacing issues in early episodes
You enjoy offbeat superhero stories with emotional depth.
Contains mature themes, violence, and occasional dark humor.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals Feb 15, 2019
- E2 Run Boy Run Feb 15, 2019
- E3 Extra Ordinary Feb 15, 2019
- E4 Man on the Moon Feb 15, 2019
- E5 Number Five Feb 15, 2019
- E6 The Day That Wasn't Feb 15, 2019
- E7 The Day That Was Feb 15, 2019
- E8 I Heard a Rumor Feb 15, 2019
- E9 Changes Feb 15, 2019
- E10 The White Violin Feb 15, 2019
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Right Back Where We Started Jul 31, 2020
- E2 The Frankel Footage Jul 31, 2020
- E3 The Swedish Job Jul 31, 2020
- E4 The Majestic 12 Jul 31, 2020
- E5 Valhalla Jul 31, 2020
- E6 A Light Supper Jul 31, 2020
- E7 Öga for Öga Jul 31, 2020
- E8 The Seven Stages Jul 31, 2020
- E9 743 Jul 31, 2020
- E10 The End of Something Jul 31, 2020
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Meet the Family Jun 22, 2022
- E2 World's Biggest Ball of Twine Jun 22, 2022
- E3 Pocket Full of Lightning Jun 22, 2022
- E4 Kugelblitz Jun 22, 2022
- E5 Kindest Cut Jun 22, 2022
- E6 Marigold Jun 22, 2022
- E7 Auf Wiedersehen Jun 22, 2022
- E8 Wedding at the End of the World Jun 22, 2022
- E9 Seven Bells Jun 22, 2022
- E10 Oblivion Jun 22, 2022
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Unbearable Tragedy of Getting What You Want Aug 8, 2024
- E2 Jean and Gene Aug 8, 2024
- E3 The Squid and the Girl Aug 8, 2024
- E4 The Cleanse Aug 8, 2024
- E5 Six Years, Five Months, and Two Days Aug 8, 2024
- E6 End of the Beginning Aug 8, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is The Umbrella Academy based on a comic?
Yes, it is loosely based on the comic series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá.
Who created the TV series?
The series was created for television by Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater.
What is the show about?
It follows estranged superhero siblings who reunite after their father's death to uncover family secrets and prevent a global threat.
Where can I watch The Umbrella Academy?
The series is available to stream online, check current platforms for availability.
What genre is the show?
It is a superhero comedy-drama series with supernatural and apocalyptic elements.