The Umbrella Academy season 3 explained
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Season Number: | 3 |
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Network: | Netflix |
The third season of the superhero comedy drama television series The Umbrella Academy was released on Netflix on June 22, 2022, and consisted of 10 episodes. Created for television by Steve Blackman and developed Jeremy Slater, the series is an adaptation of the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, both of whom serve as executive producers on the series. The third season loosely adapts the third story arc of the comics, Hotel Oblivion, and revolves around the Hargreeves siblings returning to 2019 after preventing the apocalypse and finding themselves in a new timeline where their father, Reginald Hargreeves, adopted seven different children.
The third season features Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Genesis Rodriguez, Britne Oldford, and Colm Feore as part of the main cast, while Jordan Claire Robbins, Callum Keith Rennie, Justin Cornwell, Jake Epstein, Cazzie David, and Javon Walton appear in recurring roles. The third season received generally positive reviews for its humor and character drama, but was criticized by some for its pacing and story.
Cast and characters
Main
Recurring
Guest
Episodes
Production
Development
On November 10, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for the third season, which was released on June 22, 2022.[1] [2] While the series initially had a "TV-14" rating for its first two seasons, the maturity rating was increased to "TV-MA" for its third season, mainly due to an increase in profanity.[3]
Writing
In June 2022, it was revealed, according to series creator Steve Blackman, that the season 3 scripts were complete when Elliot Page called him to share the news of his transition, with Blackman feeling it was "very important" that he and Page collaborate on incorporating Viktor's transition into the existing scripts. This led to Thomas Page McBee, who previously worked with Page on 2019's Tales of the City, being brought onboard to ensure that the storyline where Viktor comes out as trans was handled with care and respect.[4] [5]
Casting
On January 11, 2021, it was announced that Justin Cornwell, Britne Oldford, Genesis Rodriguez, Cazzie David, and Jake Epstein joined the cast as part of the Sparrow Academy for the third season.[6] In January 2022, Javon Walton revealed in an interview he joined the cast in an undisclosed role for the third season.[7]
Filming
Filming for the third season began on February 7, 2021,[8] [9] and concluded on August 28, 2021.[10] [11]
Reception
Critical response
For the third season, Rotten Tomatoes reports a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.6/10, based on 57 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "The Umbrella Academy unfurls a bit beyond a manageable scope in this overstuffed season, but there remains all the gonzo creativity and resonant character relationships that fans enroll for."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 74 out of 100 based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]
Accolades
Notes and References
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. November 10, 2020. 'The Umbrella Academy' Renewed For Season 3 By Netflix. November 10, 2020. Deadline Hollywood. en-US. May 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517024021/https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-umbrella-academy-renewed-season-3-netflix-1234611981/. live.
- Web site: Iannucci. Rebecca. March 13, 2022. The Umbrella Academy (Finally!) Sets Season 3 Premiere Date at Netflix — Plus, Get a First Look at the Sparrows. March 13, 2022. TVLine. en-US. March 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220313171030/https://tvline.com/2022/03/13/the-umbrella-academy-season-3-release-date-netflix/. live.
- Web site: March 16, 2022 . Umbrella Academy Season 3 Gets More Mature Age Rating . July 23, 2022 . ScreenRant . en-US.
- Web site: Iannucci . Rebecca . June 22, 2022 . The Umbrella Academy Boss Talks Introducing Viktor in Season 3: 'I'm Really Proud of How We Did It' . June 22, 2022 . TVLine . en-US.
- Holub . Christian . June 22, 2022 . How 'The Umbrella Academy' season 3 handles Elliot Page's transition . June 22, 2022 . Entertainment Weekly . en.
- Web site: 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 3 Unveils Cast For Sparrow Academy Which Includes... A Telekinetic Cube?. Deadline Hollywood. Dino-Ray. Ramos. January 11, 2021. January 11, 2021. January 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210111150503/https://deadline.com/2021/01/the-umbrella-academy-justin-cornwell-justin-h-min-britne-oldford-genesis-rodriguez-cazzie-david-jake-epstein-1234670795/. live.
- Web site: 'Euphoria' Star Javon 'Wanna' Walton Talks Ashtray in Season 2, Boxing, and How His Brother Ended Up on the Show. February 9, 2022. Complex. en. February 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209024904/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/javon-wanna-walton-euphoria-season-2-interview/. live.
- steveblackmantv. CK_0-T9royu. Steve. Blackman. It has begun. S3 is on!!! @umbrellaacad @fabiomoon @gabriel_ba. February 7, 2021. April 22, 2021.
- Web site: 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 3: Elliot Page's New Set Photo Confirms Filming Has Started. Collider. Allie. Gemmill. February 16, 2021. April 22, 2021. April 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210422220453/https://collider.com/umbrella-academy-season-3-set-photo-filming-netflix/. live.
- Web site: The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Is Almost Done Filming . Screenrant . Stokes . Katie . August 4, 2021 . August 30, 2021 . live . August 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210806221132/https://screenrant.com/umbrella-academy-season-3-elliot-page-filming-update/ .
- Web site: The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Has Wrapped Filming. August 28, 2021. ladbible.com. en. August 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210828164520/https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/tv-and-film-back-to-ladbible-the-umbrella-academy-season-3-has-wrapped-filming-20210828. live.
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- Web site: Tinoco . Armando . August 12, 2022 . Saturn Awards Nominations: 'The Batman', 'Nightmare Alley', 'Spider-Man', 'Better Call Saul' Top List . August 16, 2022 . Deadline . en-US.
- Web site: Piña . Christy . December 6, 2022 . People's Choice Awards: Doctor Strange 2, Don't Worry Darling Take Top Prizes . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207080113/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2022-peoples-choice-awards-winners-list-1235276432/ . December 7, 2022 . December 7, 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter.
- Tangcay . Jazz . Avatar: The Way of Water Leads Visual Effects Society Awards Nominations . . . January 17, 2023.
- Web site: 'Avatar: The Way Of Water' Dominates VES Awards With Nine Wins; Three For 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' – Full List. Deadline. Erik. Pederson. February 15, 2023. February 16, 2023.
- Web site: February 22, 2023 . Nominations Announced for the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045850/https://www.criticschoice.com/2023/02/22/nominations-announced-for-the-3rd-annual-critics-choice-super-awards-honoring-superhero-science-fiction-fantasy-horror-and-action-movies-and-series/ . February 23, 2023 . February 22, 2023 . Critics Choice Association.
- Web site: Vlessing . Etan . March 16, 2023 . 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Wins Big at 2023 Critics Choice Super Awards . live . https://archive.today/20230316190840/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/critics-choice-super-awards-2023-winners-list-1235354402/ . March 16, 2023 . March 16, 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter.