The Umbrella Academy (2019–2024)
9/10
Good watch, very different from the usual superhero teams series
9 August 2020
So I went in not expecting too much of this. I did watch most other series about superhero teams like Titans, Doom Patrol etc. NOne of these series were able to keep me interested. So I wasnt expecting too much, and got pleasantly surprised.

TUA differs that it doesnt focus on the good team vs evil too much, it focusses on their own personal struggle as well, and its very well combined, or better said, interwoven. As others have stated, its not just the storytelling thats good, the music is great and the pace is good as well; it never really stalls, it gets slower sometimes to get some story in. The cast is great, and diverse, all perform well. I never really cared much for Ellen Page her boring way of acting, but it actually fits in this case. Tom is doing good, being the brute, although he isnt really cut out for comedy much I think. The comedic scenes he's always pulling that odd "duh" face as if he doesnt know how to look. Above all is Aidan Gallagher's performance though, his delivery, his intense look, he pulls it off every episode, he's definitely the star of this show.

The season 2 finale clearly makes the team leave their internal battles more and face a more common enemy, and it actually makes me look forward to season 3 more than season 1 did for me to season 2.

If you like Titans and all that but found them a bit shallow, you will definitely love TUA.
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