Umbrella Academy is a fun mix of superhero action, drama and a sprinkle of supernatural stuff. Seven unique folks, born on same day to different moms, all have crazy powers. They were raised by odd billionaire Sir Reginald Hargreeves. This leads to a totally dysfunctional superhero family. After their dad kicks the bucket, they must deal with their messy relationships and save the world from doom. With a gripping plot, quirky characters and plenty of wit, Umbrella Academy has won hearts everywhere.

Meet the characters from The Umbrella Academy

Luther Hargreeves

Luther is the hulking, slightly awkward leader type who always looks like he’s both ready to save the world and apologize for it afterward. He’s super loyal, stubborn as a mule, and also tender in ways he pretends not to be (he will deny crying but definitely keeps a ridiculous stash of motivational Post-its). You get the whole “big guy, big heart” vibe — protective to a fault and weirdly into fitness gear even when he’s brooding. He claims he doesn’t like puppies but will absolutely pet every dog he meets, sometimes whispering tactical advice to them, don’t ask. Also, there’s this tiny nerdy side — NASA posters, that one weird childhood stuffed animal he still named — which makes him way more lovable than he lets on.

Diego Hargreeves

Diego is the sharp-tongued, knife-throwing rebel who pretends being grumpy is an art form. He’s furious, passionate, dramatic, and the kind of person who’d stab you with words before dinner and then jump in to save you mid-chaos, possibly literally. He has this strange code of honor — breaks rules like it’s a hobby but somehow follows his own secret moral rulebook (which is probably taped to his heart). Super dramatic, loves old-school vigilante moves and has a soft spot for cinematic monologues, even if he’ll roll his eyes at you for saying “monologue.” Also, he sometimes practices throwing knives at empty cereal boxes at 3 a.m., which is… a mood.

Allison Hargreeves

Allison is glamour and velvet wrapped around a razor — charming, brilliant at social manipulation, and devastatingly honest when she wants to be (or when she can’t help it). She wields charisma like a weapon — one word and people bend, but she also carries this heavy guilt that makes her tender, messy, and fiercely protective of the people she loves. There’s this weird juxtaposition where she’s always camera-ready yet secretly collects terrible candles and reads bad tabloid headlines for fun, which is somehow both petty and endearing. She absolutely looks like she’d be the most popular at any party but also the one who texts you at 2 a.m. with bad life advice, bless her. And yes, she has lipstick for every mood and an alarmingly specific “I’m fine” playlist.

Klaus Hargreeves

Klaus is the unpredictable heart-shaped tornado of chaos; vibrant, ghost-talky, fashionably tragic, and the kind of friend who will sing show tunes in the middle of mourning. He’s endlessly funny, profane, and heartbreaking all at once — thinks he’s the life of the party but also cries into vintage perfume bottles at 4 a.m., not that he’ll admit it. He talks to spirits like roommates and has an encyclopedia of oddly specific pop culture references, some of which he probably invented, but who cares, they’re brilliant. He’s a walking contradiction: reckless and wise, ridiculous and painfully empathetic, always surprising you with a comforting gesture that makes zero logistical sense but somehow works. Also, he loves tiny hats and will absolutely steal one for emotional effect.

Number Five

Number Five is the painfully efficient, time-traveling, ten-year-old assassin trapped in a child’s body and honestly the best worst roommate you could imagine. He’s sharp, sarcastic, and unnervingly competent — gives you orders like he’s managing a military mission and then judges your sandwich choices. There’s this dry, old-soul vibe (he drinks tea like an ancient professor) but also sudden bursts of violence and surprisingly tender moments if you’re very, very lucky. He’ll correct your grammar in the middle of a hostage situation and then cry about sunsets five minutes later — inconsistency is his aesthetic. Also, he has an annoying habit of pretending he doesn’t miss being human while hoarding bad cereal boxes for “research.”

Vanya Hargreeves

Vanya is the quiet, intensely emotional violinist who seems fragile but houses an absolutely seismic power — like a perfect calm lake that secretly holds a hurricane. She’s often soft-spoken, reflective, and way more complicated than people initially think; she wants to belong and also wants to demolish everyone who misunderstood her, which is a lot of moods. She loves music in a way that’s almost spiritual and sometimes suddenly lashes out in ways that make your chest hurt, but she can also be hilariously into gardening or very specific pastries, small domestic things that surprise everyone. There’s this tragic nobility to her — she’s painfully earnest, sometimes awkward at social cues, and will apologize to inanimate objects for no reason (kind of adorable). Also, she insists she hates the spotlight but will absolutely play the loudest, most devastating solo at the town square if someone offends her ego.

Ben Hargreeves

Ben is the gentle, quiet presence who somehow manages to be both a calming ghost and the funniest dead sibling you could have — he’s sweet, slightly sardonic, and surprisingly mischievous. He’s the kind of person who gives brutally honest advice with a soft edge and will protect his family from beyond like it’s his full-time job (and sometimes literally helps with physical altercations, which is peak sibling energy). He likes comic books and tells terrible jokes that make Klaus laugh and everyone else roll their eyes, but he’s also deeply wise in small, unexpected ways. There’s a melancholy glow around him — sometimes distant, sometimes painfully close — and he’ll show up just when you forget you needed him, probably with a smirk and a curse word. Also, he once tried to teach a ghost how to surf; not sure why, but that’s peak Ben.