The Umbrella Academy (2019)

Kernel Score: 91% · 9,881 ratings

Genres: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

First aired: 2019-02-15

Seasons: 4 · 36 episodes

Is The Umbrella Academy worth watching?

Worth watching. A messy, funny, stylish superhero show about a dysfunctional family, with strong music and good casting. It's at its best in the early seasons; the time-travel plot gets tangled later on.

Watch it if you

  • like quirky superhero shows with a family at the centre
  • enjoy shows with a strong soundtrack
  • like comic-book-style storytelling

Skip it if you

  • want a tightly plotted story
  • dislike time-travel storylines

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Umbrella Academy

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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

The Umbrella Academy parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that The Umbrella Academy is a mature superhero drama about a dysfunctional family facing apocalyptic threats, with reviewers noting ideological content.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Apocalyptic superhero action involving armageddon threats and family conflict, rated TV-MA.
  • Language: Moderate — Mature TV-MA rating suggests frequent strong language typical of the genre.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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  • Resident Alien (2021) — 89%: Quirky, funny sci-fi with offbeat characters
  • 11.22.63 (2016) — 86%: Time-travel mystery with a tightly built plot
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Cast

  • Aidan Gallagher as Number Five
  • Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves / Number Seven
  • Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves / Number One
  • Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves / Number Three
  • Robert Sheehan as Klaus Hargreeves / Number Four
  • David Castañeda as Diego Hargreeves / Number Two
  • Justin H. Min as Ben Hargreeves / Number Six
  • Ritu Arya as Lila Pitts
  • Colm Feore as Sir Reginald Hargreeves

The Umbrella Academy FAQ

Is The Umbrella Academy worth watching?

Worth watching. A messy, funny, stylish superhero show about a dysfunctional family, with strong music and good casting. It's at its best in the early seasons; the time-travel plot gets tangled later on.

Where can I watch The Umbrella Academy?

In the US you can stream The Umbrella Academy on Netflix.

Is The Umbrella Academy OK for kids?

The Umbrella Academy is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Umbrella Academy is a mature superhero drama about a dysfunctional family facing apocalyptic threats, with reviewers noting ideological content.

What shows are like The Umbrella Academy?

If you liked The Umbrella Academy, try The Boys, Locke & Key, Sweet Tooth and Resident Alien.