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The Umbrella Academy (season 2)

The second season of The Umbrella Academy is a superhero television season based on the comic series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The second season of The Umbrella Academy is a superhero television season based on the comic series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. It follows the Hargreeves siblings after they are scattered in 1960s Dallas and try to prevent another apocalypse while confronting the Commission, the JFK era, and family conflicts. The season was released on Netflix on July 31, 2020.

Premise

Season 2 continues after the events of season 1, with the siblings escaping the apocalypse by time-traveling to Dallas in the 1960s. They must reunite and prevent another world-ending event.

Plot

The season follows the Hargreeves as they each build new lives in the past before reconnecting. Their efforts intersect with the Commission, the Kennedy assassination, and the emergence of Viktor's powers.

Production and release

The season was released on Netflix on July 31, 2020. It is the second season of the live-action adaptation of the comic series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá.

Reception

Season 2 was generally noted for expanding the show’s family dynamics and period setting. Coverage of the season often highlighted its mix of character drama, science fiction, and time-travel plotting.

Key facts

  • Season 2 adapts the comic storyline Dallas.
  • The Hargreeves siblings are separated across different years in 1960s Dallas.
  • The season includes a plot involving the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
  • The siblings reunite to stop a new apocalypse caused by timeline interference.
  • The season ends with the Hargreeves returning to the present and encountering the Sparrow Academy.
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Canadian context

The series was available to Canadian viewers through Netflix and was part of the streamer’s global superhero lineup, making it familiar to Canadian audiences who follow international television releases.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Umbrella Academy season 2 about?
It follows the Hargreeves siblings after they are sent to 1960s Dallas and try to stop another apocalypse while dealing with the Commission and their family tensions.
When was season 2 released?
It was released on Netflix on July 31, 2020.
What comic story does season 2 adapt?
It adapts the comic storyline Dallas.
Where is most of season 2 set?
Most of the season is set in Dallas, Texas, during the 1960s.
What happens at the end of season 2?
The Hargreeves return to the present, but they find a different version of their home and the Sparrow Academy instead of the family they knew.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Umbrella_Academy_season_2
    Supports: Season premise, Dallas setting, and adaptation of the Dallas comic arc
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-umbrella-academy-season-2-recap
    Supports: Season plot details, ending, and key story events
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_umbrella_academy/s02
    Supports: Release date and general season description