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Season 2 – The Umbrella Academy

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Jul 2020

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On one day in 1989, 43 infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by billionaire industrialist Sir Reginald Hargreeves, who creates the Umbrella Academy and prepares his "children" to save the world. In their teenage years, though, the family fractures and the team disbands. Fast forward to the present time, when the six surviving members of the clan reunite upon the news of Hargreeves' passing. They work together to solve a mystery surrounding their father's death, but divergent personalities and abilities again pull the estranged family apart, and a global apocalypse is another imminent threat. The series is based on a collection of comics and graphic novels created and written by My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way.

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Critics Consensus

Proof that time can heal almost all wounds, The Umbrella Academy's exhilarating second season lightens its tonal load without losing its emotional core, giving the super siblings room to grow while doubling down on the time traveling fun.

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Valerie Anne

Autostraddle

04/12/2022

If you thought Season One of The Umbrella Academy was… fine, and you’re on the fence about whether you should watch Season Two, I’m here to tell you: I agree, and YES.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

08/20/2020

Once again the series' wry sense of humor shines through, striking a fine balance with the spectacle and the emotional oomph. Great stuff.

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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

08/04/2020

"The less you think about the plot, the more you enjoy the ride, and the funnier and more interesting it is too."

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James Profetto

Reel James (YouTube)

Jul 4

There's a list of things I absolutely loved about Season 2 of 'The Umbrella Academy,' and it starts with the focus on relationships.

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Rick Marshall

Digital Trends

07/13/2021

The second story arc measures up to the high mark set by season 1, juggling multiple timelines and narrative threads, while adding more depth to its colorful cast of characters.

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Ali Shutler

NME (New Musical Express)

07/08/2021

5/5

Think we've reached peak superhero saturation point? The Umbrella Academy's second season proves otherwise.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 14

This second season maintains the eccentricity and refined visual style that define the work, but suffers from a certain sense of repetition in its narrative structure. The script gains points for the change of temporal setting to the 60s, which injects an excellent dose of color, style, and catchy soundtracks that dictate a brisk pace. However, the central premise of having to avoid an imminent apocalypse is recycled again, causing the story to go a little circular, although the fantastic family dynamic continues to guarantee great entertainment.

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@Supernaturalll May 5

Spoilers!!!! Ugh this show was so peak in the first 2 seasons. Five doing all his shit with the uh evil people cannot remember his name was interesting. I thought the storyline with Reginald was a bit ehh it got my focus more in the last episodes. Klaus having a cult makes total sense. Allison's storyline also made sense. Vanya I wasn't expecting that but it's still good it gets ruined for me towards the end. Lither fighting I could've expected. Diego and Lila was cute. Lila having powers I wasn't expecting. Diego being like that with the president😭 them all being reunited was so cute. Omg I forgot Ben I like how we um see him possessing Klaus their relationship was my favorite this season. The ending being Vanya again I wasn't really happy with.

Katie D

@RT29849696 Nov 26

This season is such a peak very good written and the vintage aesthetic because they time travel back in the 60s, klaus' cult, allison for justice for black people, more scenes and information about the commission, the fight between the commission and the umbrellas, sissy and viktor/vanya's relationship, Diego with his obsession to save the president, Reginald with his plans. This is the season of umbrella academy

Dave O.

@daevo77 Sep 26

This season provided a better arc than season 1 and some much needed character development, especially for Vanya and Diego. That said, Number Five and Klaus stole every scene they were in, and brought heart and levity to the show.

Logan M

@RT50694538 07/23/2025

Definitely the best character development by far

Tonya K

@Tonya_The_Kitsune 07/14/2025

Just as good as the first season!

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Vanya

Cameron Britton

Hazel

Tom Hopper

Luther

David Castañeda

Diego

Emmy Raver-Lampman

Allison

Robert Sheehan

Klaus

Episode 1

Aired Jul 31, 2020

Right Back Where We Started

After dropping his siblings into an alley in Dallas -- in different years -- Five hastens to track them all down and stop a new doomsday threat.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 31, 2020

The Frankel Footage

An incident at the bar leads Luther to Vanya; Five finds a disturbing surprise in the film Hazel left behind; the police come after Allison's husband.

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Episode 3

Aired Jul 31, 2020

The Swedish Job

As the sit-in approaches, Allison reconnects with Klaus; the Swedes chase Vanya into a cornfield; Luther makes an upsetting discovery.

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Episode 4

Aired Jul 31, 2020

The Majestic 12

While Allison searches for Ray, Vanya contends with a crisis at the farm; Five, Diego and Lila crash a party at the Mexican Consulate.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 31, 2020

Valhalla

Called to an emergency meeting, the siblings hatch very different plans for how to spend their last six days on Earth; Lila confronts her mother.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 31, 2020

A Light Supper

Allison gives Ray a peek at her powers; Dave visits Klaus' compound; the Handler offers Five a deal; the siblings meet their father for dinner.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 31, 2020

Öga for Öga

After Five travels to 1982 to carry out his new mission, the siblings face a whirlwind of tough decisions; Carl issues a warning to Vanya.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 31, 2020

The Seven Stages

Five makes a plan to intercept another version of himself; the FBI tortures Vanya; Diego discovers what causes the apocalypse.

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Episode 9

Aired Jul 31, 2020

743

As the Fives plot against each other, one of the siblings makes a huge sacrifice to help Vanya; Lila learns the truth about her parents.

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Episode 10

Aired Jul 31, 2020

The End of Something

Reeling from the events at Dealey Plaza, the siblings head to the farm to help save Harlan and find themselves drawn into a deadly showdown.

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