Netflix has given us one of its most delightful series in recent years with The Umbrella Academy, but all good things must come to an end. If you developed a taste for superhero series with a quirky vibe while watching it, here are five shows you should check out next.
Sense8
Netflix is home to several more amazing superhero-themed shows, including this sci-fi drama about a group of strangers who develop a mysterious mental link despite living on different sides of the globe.
X-Men ’97
The similarities between the Umbrella Academy and the X-Men haven’t been lost on anyone who loves both teams, so it’s better time than ever to check out this acclaimed Disney+ animated series.
Misfits
Misfits introduced us to Robert Sheehan, who went on to star in The Umbrella Academy. He was part of a group of young offenders trying to navigate their newfound superpowers after being struck by lightning.
Doom Patrol
Just like The Umbrella Academy, Doom Patrol centers on a group of dysfunctional misfits living in a mansion with an idealistic mad scientist trying to protect them from the outside world.
Marvel’s Runaways
If you wished you could see more of the Hargreeves siblings’ childhood while watching The Umbrella Academy, this series about a group of teens teaming up to fight their supervillain parents will be your cup of tea.