Every fan of Netflix’s offbeat superhero series The Umbrella Academy, finally has the end for their favorite on-screen superpowered siblings. The Umbrella Academy has always been one of the best Netflix original series with its brilliant characters and capable creators who have given us a gem that every fan of the series cherishes with all their heart. So, if you loved the superpower shenanigans, dark humor, incredible action, and a lot of world-ending drama, here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Misfits (Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock & Pluto TV)
Misfits is a British sci-fi comedy-drama series created by Howard Overman. The E4 series follows the story of a group of young offenders working in a community service program. Their lives take a unique turn when a strange electrical storm gives them supernatural powers. Misfits stars Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Iwan Rheon, Lauren Socha, Antonia Thomas, Robert Sheehan, Joseph Gilgun, Karla Crome, Nathan McMullen, Natasha O’Keeffe, and Matt Stokoe starring in supporting roles.
Peacemaker (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Peacemaker is a superhero action drama and dark comedy series created by James Gunn. Based on the DC character of the same name and the 2021 film The Suicide Squad by Gunn, the Max series is set after the events of The Suicide Squad film and it follows the story of Christopher Smith aka Peacemaker as he is recruited into another mission by a black ops team known as A.R.G.U.S. to save humanity for a dangerous threat. Peacemaker stars John Cena in the lead role with Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick starring in supporting roles.
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (AMC+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency is a comedic sci-fi detective series created by Max Landis. Based on a novel series of the same name by author Douglas Adams, the BBC America series follows the story of Todd Brotzman, a down-on-his-luck bellhop who suddenly gets entangled in a complex murder case when a mysterious detective named Dirk Gently shows up in his house. Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency stars Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood in the lead roles with Hannah Marks, Mpho Koaho, Jade Eshete, Fiona Dourif, Dustin Milligan, Aaron Douglas, Neil Brown Jr., Richard Schiff, Miguel Sandoval, and Michael Eklund starring in supporting roles.
The Sandman (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Sandman is a fantasy supernatural drama series created by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg. Based on a DC comic book series of the same name by Gaiman, Sam Keith, and Mike Dringenberg, the Netflix series follows the story of Dream aka the Sandman who comes out of his century-long captivity to find his kingdom destroyed. Now he must find his totems to recover his kingdom. The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge in the lead role with Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt, David Thewlis, Jenna Coleman, Gwendoline Christie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Ferdinand Kingsley, Kyo Ra, Razane Jammal, and Arthur Darvill starring in supporting roles.
12 Monkeys (Rent on Prime Video)
12 Monkeys is a sci-fi mystery drama series created by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett. Based on the 1962 featurette titled La Jetée by Chris Marker and the 1995 film of the same name by David and Janet Peoples, the Syfy series follows the story of James, a time traveler who comes back in time from 2043 to 2015 to prevent a deadly virus that destroys the world from being released but a mysterious organization known as the 12 Monkeys always get in his ways. 12 Monkeys stars Aaron Stanford and Amanda Schull in the lead roles with Emily Hampshire, Noah Bean, Kirk Acevedo, Barbara Sukowa, Todd Stashwick, Murray Furrow, and Tom Noonan starring in supporting roles.
The Boys (Prime Video)
The Boys is a satirical superhero action drama series created by Erick Kripke. Based on an adult comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the Prime Video series is set in a world where superheroes exist and instead of helping people they use their powers for all sorts of messed up reasons but they still get treated like the saviors of humanity because of great PR provided by the evil corporation Vought. We follow the story of a group of ordinary people who team up to bring down bad superheroes. The Boys stars Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, and Karen Fukuhara.
The Tick (Prime Video)
The Tick is a superhero action-comedy series created by Ben Edlund. Based on the superhero character of the same name created by Edlund, the Prime Video series is set in a world where superheroes exist and we follow the story of an accountant who uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving a supervillain. He soon teams up with a blue superhero known as the Tick, who was sent to protect his city. The Tick stars Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman in the lead roles with Valorie Curry, Brendan Hines, Scott Speiser, Yara Martinez, Jackie Earle Haley, Richie Moriarty, and Davin Ratray starring in supporting roles.
Doom Patrol (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Doom Patrol is a superhero action drama and dark comedy series created by Jeremy Carver. Based on a DC superhero team of the same name by Arnold Drake, Bob Haney, and Bruno Premiani, the Max series follows the story of a group of emotionally and physically damaged people assembled into a team by a scientist who save their lives. When the scientist gets kidnapped it’s up to the team to find and save him. Doom Patrol stars April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, Matt Bomer, Diane Guerrero, Brendan Fraser, Riley Shanahan, Alan Tudyk, and Timothy Dalton.
Invincible (Prime Video)
Invincible is an adult animated superhero action drama series created by Robert Kirkman. Based on a comic book series of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the Prime Video series is based in a world where superheroes exist and it follows the story of teen Mark Grayson whose father is the greatest superhero ever to exist. Invincible voice cast includes Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Gillian Jacobs, Andrew Rannells, Zazie Beetz, Walton Goggins, and Chris Diamantopoulos.
Deadly Class (Rent on Prime Video)
Deadly Class is a teen action drama and dark comedy series created by Rick Remender and Miles Orion Feldsott. Based on a comic book series of the same name by Rick Remender and Wesley Craig, the Syfy series follows the story of Marcus, a homeless teen as he is recruited into a high school for assassins. Marcus maintains his moral code while trying to avoid getting killed by his fellow classmates in his new school. Deadly Class stars Benjamin Wadsworth in the lead role with Lana Condor, Luke Tennie, Maria Gabriela de Faria, Benedict Wong, Liam James, Michael Duval, Taylor Hickson, and Tom Stevens starring in supporting roles.