The Umbrella Academy is an American superhero web television series based on the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way. Created for Netflix by Steve Blackman and developed by Jeremy Slater, it revolves around a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes who reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death and the threat of an impending apocalypse. The series is produced by Borderline Entertainment, Dark Horse Entertainment, and Universal Cable Productions.
The Umbrella Academy is a comic book series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, and later adapted into a Netflix original series. The story follows a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes who reunite as adults to solve the mystery of their father's death and save the world. The characters each have unique and extraordinary abilities, and the series blends elements of superhero fiction with family drama, dark comedy, and musical elements.
The Umbrella Academy follows the story of seven extraordinary siblings who were born on the same day in 1989 to women who showed no signs of pregnancy before giving birth. They were all adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a billionaire industrialist, who created the Umbrella Academy to prepare them to save the world. As adults, the siblings reunite following Hargreeves' death, and they discover that they must work together to prevent the apocalypse. The series is set in a alternate version of the 1960s, and features a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities and personalities. It tackles themes of family, identity, and loss, while delivering action-packed scenes, dark humor, and musical numbers. The Umbrella Academy has received positive reviews for its compelling storyline, well-developed characters, and visual style.