Are you a fan of the quirky, superhero-filled world of The Umbrella Academy? If so, you’re in for a treat! Below, we’ve compiled a list of 16 TV shows that capture a similar blend of action, drama, and supernatural elements. Check out the links to explore more about each show.
1. Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol follows a group of outcast superheroes, each struggling with their own personal demons. Starring Brendan Fraser, April Bowlby, and Matt Bomer, this show combines dark humor with emotional storytelling.
2. The Boys
In a world where superheroes are commercialized and corrupt, a group of vigilantes sets out to take them down. Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr deliver standout performances in this gritty, action-packed series.
3. Misfits
Misfits tells the story of a group of young offenders who gain supernatural powers after a strange storm. With a unique blend of British humor and drama, the show stars Robert Sheehan, Iwan Rheon, and Antonia Thomas.
4. Legion
Legion centers around David Haller, a man diagnosed with schizophrenia who discovers he may have special abilities. Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, and Aubrey Plaza lead this visually stunning and mind-bending series.
5. Sense8
Sense8 follows eight strangers from around the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked. Featuring a diverse cast including Tuppence Middleton, Brian J. Smith, and Doona Bae, this show explores themes of identity and connection.
6. Stranger Things
Set in the 1980s, Stranger Things revolves around a group of kids who encounter supernatural forces and secret government experiments. Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Millie Bobby Brown star in this nostalgic, thrilling series.
7. The Magicians
The Magicians follows a group of students at Brakebills University who discover that the magical world from their favorite childhood books is real. Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, and Olivia Taylor Dudley lead this dark and imaginative series.
8. Heroes
Heroes tells the story of ordinary people who discover they have extraordinary abilities. The ensemble cast includes Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, and Masi Oka, and the show explores themes of destiny and interconnectedness.
9. The Gifted
In The Gifted, a suburban family discovers that their children have mutant abilities and must go on the run to avoid government persecution. Starring Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker, and Natalie Alyn Lind, this show is set in the X-Men universe.
10. Preacher
Preacher follows Jesse Custer, a small-town preacher who gains a mysterious power and sets out on a journey to find God. Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, and Joseph Gilgun star in this darkly comedic and action-packed series.
11. Runaways
Runaways features a group of teenagers who discover their parents are part of a criminal organization and decide to run away together. The show stars Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, and Virginia Gardner, blending teen drama with superhero action.
12. Titans
Titans follows a group of young superheroes led by Dick Grayson, formerly known as Robin. Brenton Thwaites, Anna Diop, and Teagan Croft star in this gritty and mature take on the Teen Titans franchise.
13. The Witcher
The Witcher centers on Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter navigating a world filled with magic and political intrigue. Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan bring this epic fantasy series to life.
14. Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones follows a former superhero turned private investigator as she confronts her traumatic past. Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, and David Tennant star in this noir-inspired Marvel series.
15. Altered Carbon
Set in a future where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies, Altered Carbon explores themes of identity and immortality. Joel Kinnaman, Anthony Mackie, and Renée Elise Goldsberry star in this visually striking sci-fi series.
16. Shadow and Bone
Shadow and Bone is set in a war-torn world where a young soldier discovers she has a unique power that could unite her country. Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, and Archie Renaux star in this fantasy series based on the Grishaverse novels.
