Review based on Season One & Two

I am a fan of superhero series, especially the unconventional ones, so when I saw the trailer of The Umbrella Academy, I was all excited. It was kind of what I expected, the plot is intriguing, the villains and heroes a mixed bag of stylish and wacky, the focus is more on storytelling then action, and when we do get a wee bit of fight, it is crazy.

Season One (7/10) The characterization is good, all of them having unique personality and powers, the best part, they all seem to have normal human problems and complexes, it is not all about having a mission and saving humanity for them. For me the best were Aidan Gallagher's "Number Five", he had the best action sequences and Robert Sheehan's "Klaus", both of them seem to be having so much fun. Rest of the characters felt underutilized as of season one. I really enjoyed the fight in the diner. Another highlight was the superb soundtracks, they just add to the charm of these guys.

The series did have other problems, the biggest issue for me was the ending, a cliff hanger, they didn't get to answer most of the questions we start with. At ten episodes the season is just too short, and the uneven pacing didn't help the matter much, the mid-section of the series felt like filler. The second problem was some of the castings, mainly the boring anguish look of Ellen Page's "Vanya", she is getting typecasted and doesn't offer much with the same expression all through the series. I liked her generally but she was terrible out here.

Season Two (8/10) Wilder and Wackeir, more fun and entertaining, felt like a more complete package. Few new characters joining our merry gang, Ritu Arya as Lila fits right in, as for Swedes while they are good I preferred Hazel and Cha-Cha.

Season Three (6/10) Overstuffed, too much is happening with too many people, and the storytelling and the plot is all over the place. This season is more about spending more time with your favorite characters, it is all about having cute or emotional moments, if you try to use your brains, it will freeze.