Overall I enjoyed Umbrella Academy - I am a fan of character driven stories that focus on the relationships and interactions of characters which this show does, but not as effectively as I wish it would. Though obviously set in a somewhat fantastical world, the 'quirkiness' of the characters just prevents them from being believable or, for the most part, likeable. The characters were a mixed bag for me - Vanya and Luther were miserable and self centred; Cha Cha and Hazel started out interesting, but got a little more boring and a little less likeable as the show went on, possibly due to their having a bit too much screen time. Allison was fine, and probably had some of the most development, but could have done with a bit more focus on her story (though less borderline incest would have been good too. She didn't deserve that subplot). Klaus was by far the most interesting and likeable, and had a good amount of screen time. Ben deserved more screen time, as his interactions with Klaus were the most entertaining and endearing. Diego was fine, though his story felt slightly out of place to me for some reason. Technically, this show is very well shot and the music is used very effectively. The settings, costumes and effects all look great too. Overall, I would recommend this as something to pass the time as a bit of fun, though don't maybe expect anything too engaging.