The World Was Going To End, Again

The Umbrella Academy is back! And this time the young heroes from the 21^st century have to stop a new apocalypse.

Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy’s sophomore season delivers all the thrills, comedy, romance, action, twists, drama and out-of-this-world characters that make great storytelling. This comic book show knows what it is and it is great at that.

I loved the first season of the show, but it had its flaws, however season two is a huge improvement. The characters get to live and adapt to a new world, a world before all the drama we are facing today. That doesn’t mean they didn’t face any challenges.

The siblings find themselves stuck in the 1960s. A decade of wars, civil rights movements, the assassination of an American president, mobsters and cults, lots and lots of cults. Each member of the Umbrella Academy finds a place where they fit in.

The characters really show growth by the end of the season and it proves that the showrunner had vision for each of the 7 core cast members. Not only do some characters become more likeable, you also get to dive into each one’s story a little more.

Apart from great visuals and amazing storytelling, the show also has one of the best soundtracks I’ve ever heard. The songs perfectly complement some of my favourite scene over the course of the 10 episodes.

Each episode brings you something new, making the show bingeworthy. I couldn’t stop watching it and now I am really excited about what’s coming next for the Umbrella Academy.

 

My Verdict

The show really improved and I think it found a loyal fanbase. I really don’t have anything bad to say, except wishing season 3 was out already. If you love superhero or comicbook books shows and movies, then this is a must seen. It’s definitely one of the best TV shows of 2020.

 

My Rating: 10 out of 10 – Masterpiece