The Umbrella Academy - Série 2

The comic book is more mad-cap and frequently better than the series, though on the other hand, the TC adaptation is easier to understand. Originally, I didn’t expect it to be Dallas, because they gave away some of the plot in the first season, but the filmmakers improvised a little and it works just great, though saving JFK was a little far-fetched and the comic book handled the scene a little better. The open ending is very similar to the end of episode 3, again skipping the subplot with Hotel Oblivion. The black-lesbian-gay subplot is just there to string out the story, but it’s bearable. It’s a bit of a hash, but with very high-quality beef. Bring on the french fries! (02.08.2020)

The jump to 1963 was a perfect screenwriting move, and the change of era definitely benefited the series. Additionally, I was pleased to see that, as a viewer, I gradually warmed up to the other characters in the main seven during the second season. Sure, Klaus shines as brightly as ever and Number Five continues to talk nonstop, but I found myself more interested in the fates of the other heroes than in the first season (thumbs up for that). The story itself may not be particularly innovative, but I enjoyed the details and the excellent subplot involving the Swedes; that mini-arc was truly enjoyable. The show once again demonstrated an incredibly elegant sense of timing with the soundtrack, whether it was during a shootout, a fight, or just a funny moment; the music injected fresh energy into every scene. It must have been an incredible effort to curate from a wide range of musical hits, but the result was definitely worth it. There were also moments that truly tugged at my emotions. And the ending? That put the cherry on top. I’m looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy. I give it 80%. (12.09.2020)