The Umbrella Academy
Too many siblings. Not enough timeline.
Created by Steve Blackman
On Netflix
A visually inventive, darkly comedic superhero saga built on dysfunctional family bonds and apocalyptic stakes, balancing whimsy with existential dread.
Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Umbrella Academy one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of series.
Is The Umbrella Academy violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Umbrella Academy sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Umbrella Academy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does The Umbrella Academy leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is The Umbrella Academy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Umbrella Academy, and what each one shares →
Like The Umbrella Academy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Umbrella Academy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Umbrella Academy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Umbrella Academy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Umbrella Academy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
