The Umbrella Academy [Netflix] [**SPOILERS**]

ixoy wrote: »

Just after finishing the second season which we really enjoyed. Characters were more tightly written and the plot gelled better. Seems like the writers had a good bit of fun in it, with some strong comedy moments.

Season 3 sometime in 2022.

Javon Walton is joining

For anyone wondering what's happening with Vanya since she's played by Elliot Page

Sweet.

Hmm, turns out I forgot a lot of season 2.

Man I really should have rewatched season 2. Watched the first 3 episodes yesterday and had to pause a few times and Google who some of the supporting characters were as I wasn't sure if I was supposed to know who they were or if they were new characters.

Edit: Yeah, I should have watched that recap video a few posts up. Would recommend for anyone about to jump in to the new season.

I thought it was complete cringe how they did the 'transformation' tbh, Page is an actor, paid to adapt to whatever the role demands - really don't like that they changed a whole character just to suit an actor's personal life. Vanya wasn't Ellen, Viktor won't be Eliot, this is not his personal pedestal, it's a fictional character in a fantasy series ffs .... nothing againt his personal story whatsoever, I think it's great that he's found happiness - but keep it off screen

I think if they had cast another similar actress viewers would have got over it just as quick tbh, I just don't think any actor should be bigger than the series. I see your point though, and it's not bothering me enough to stop watching [just past ep-2] - Vanya wasn't even close to being one of my favorites either way [Klaus and #5 being the most entertaining for me]

Overall I'm not sure what to make of this season yet, I'm not drawn to any of the new characters and my pea-brain is confused as to wtf is going on half the time lol

Wouldn't say it was cut but Covid precautions and testing probably ate into the budget more than what was expected.

3.2: Hold on just one second. Is it really clear that..

The show's never been perfect. I'd think it's been riddled with issues, but it's always been an enjoyable show.

S3 nailed what the show does well, but it's weaknesses were really amplified too.

Some really big plot contrivances, whereby a level-headed conversation could have resolved so many issues, or at least enabled some focus on what needed to be done, it just felt for the sake of it. The Sparrows were completely undeveloped, and ultimately inconsequential.

It's like the finish line was set-up, and regardless of the conflicts that became apparent throughout the show, we were always heading for that same conclusion.

Some individual journeys were interesting.

I think Klaus had some great developments, but the full implications of it were never fully realised.

I really like Diego, but his story again was a bit meh, there was a weird bait and switch between himself, Lila and Stan, but it was plainly contrived, and even addressed as such after the first visit to Oblivion.

Allison & Viktor's relationship is probably one of the main driver's of the season, and while it influenced the surrounding relationships, it didn't really impact the biggest decisions that were made.

Luthor provides the best heart, he's just good fun to watch, but towards the end of the season, I felt it wear a bit thin.

Five is still probably the MVP.

Also, and this happens in Stranger Things too, but I never understand why when a character expresses something bizarre happening that everyone is so skeptical of them, as if it's daft. Given the universe on display, you'd think it would warrant listening to them for a bit more info.

Anyway, enjoyable season from a character POV, but plotwise felt it was a bit false, and the finale was very underwhelming.

I'll still tune in for S4, but not looking forward to that standard trope that every "special powers" show feels they need to implement after running for a few seasons...