| The Umbrella Academy | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | February 15, 2019 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the superhero comedy drama television series The Umbrella Academy was released on Netflix on February 15, 2019 and consisted of 10 episodes. Created for television by Steve Blackman and developed Jeremy Slater, the series is an adaptation of the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, both of whom serve as executive producers on the series. The first season adapts the first story arc of the comics, Apocalypse Suite, and revolves around the titular Academy (a group of adopted superhero siblings) reuniting after years apart to investigate the mystery of their father’s death and the threat of a looming apocalypse.
The first season features Elliot Page,[a] Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Cameron Britton, Mary J. Blige, John Magaro, Adam Godley, Colm Feore as the main cast, while Sheila McCarthy, Justin H. Min, Jordan Claire Robbins, Kate Walsh, and Ashley Madekwe appear in recurring roles. This season received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many praising its humor, character dynamics, Sheehan and Gallagher's performances, and use of licensed music.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (December 1, 2020). "Elliot Page Will Continue to Star in 'Umbrella Academy,' Netflix Changes Credits on His Past Films". Variety. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ "Netflix amends Elliot Page's name on all past credits". Special Broadcasting Service. December 8, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
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