The Umbrella Academy is a show just hooks you from the opening episode only. It's cool, exciting, colourful, suspenseful, enthralling, awesome and amazing. The introduction of the dysfunctional family and the showcase of how they come together to fight for a bigger cause is wonderfully shown throughout the 10 episodes. Granted that the show is slow-paced, but in a way that keeps wanting you for more of what happens next. The 2nd season is much better than the first one because (1)- It comes straight away to the main point without wasting any time and (2)- The cinematography, the suspense, and the slick action sequences that follow.

Moreover, the length of the episodes between the 1st and the 2nd season prove to be of great difference between the two. While the 1st season has hardly any episode that doesn't go over 50+ minutes. The 2nd season is the complete opposite of that, I.e. There is only one episode that is of 50 minutes. So by this only you should have the idea which season is better in the storytelling

Now, speaking of the main characters, everybody is sketched in a good way but Five and Klaus's characters are the highlights of the show. While Five's track gets the majority in keeping your interest in the show, Klaus's track provides the most laughs. It's only Vanya's track that seems boring at times, especially in the 1st season. Luther's track is divided into two opinions, some people might hate him, some might love him. Diego and Allison's tracks are the emotional ones.

Violence is balanced between the episodes, so it shouldn't be any trouble watching this show with your whole family

Overall, it's a must watch show for sci-fi and superhero lovers with a taste of comedy and emotional family drama. Don't miss it!