The Umbrella Academy
TV Series2019Returning Series

The Umbrella Academy

Taste attributes: action & adventuredramasci-fi & fantasyadventuremonster/alien/supernaturalfantasyactionsuperherocomedyfastlightimaginarysimpleglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingcomplex relationshipfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"Super. Dysfunctional. Family."

Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, stylish fantasy series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like polish over grit.

Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

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What lines up

  • Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery of their father's death, the threat of the apocalypse and more.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

complex relationshipfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Tom HopperDavid CastañedaEmmy Raver-LampmanRobert SheehanAidan Gallagher

Details

Genre
Action & Adventure
Year
2019
Runtime
55 min
Status
Returning Series
Studio
Dark Horse Entertainment
Taste scores
How we score

Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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