The hit Netflix series gives us superheroes like we've never seen before
We're utterly and unabashedly obsessed with The Umbrella Academy. When Netflix announced that they are adapting the bestselling comic book series by Gerard Way (yup, he's the lead singer of My Chemical Romance) and Gabriel Bá, our interest was piqued. Finally a superhero show that isn't from Marvel or DC! And the cast includes big stars like Ellen Page and Mary J. Blige! But nothing prepared us for the big wave of love we'd feel towards the show. And we're definitely not alone. Umbrella Academy has been reported to be the most popular and raved-about streaming series right now, based on the opening week demand. If you haven't seen the 10-episode first season yet, first of all, what are you doing? Let us convince you why you need to be watching it right now.
4. That wacky, laugh-out-loud humour
We’ve mentioned that the show can be pretty dark, and darkness is no stranger to superhero shows. But unlike most superhero shows, Umbrella Academy is also really funny. We’re talking kooky, wacky and bizarre humour that’s sometimes sarcastic and always delightful. While the whole talented cast contributes to the humour, it is Klaus (aka Number Four) who never fails to keep us entertained. A sweetheart who constantly makes us smile, he’s portrayed wonderfully by Robert Sheehan, who’s had some experience playing someone with super powers in the British show Misfits.
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