There are some surprisingly good shows that falls under the superhero genre
The second season of The Umbrella Academy became one of the biggest hits in Netflix this year. It showed an unexpected take on the superhero team-up genre, which is one of the most trending genres in television.
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And if you have already binged through both seasons and is currently looking for more, here are some shows that could take your fancy.
1. Titans: The Titans are a team of young superheroes that are from the DC Universe. The show is gaining popularity for its violence and swear words, which hasn’t been what it was known for in its previous comic and animated adaptations. The show follows up and coming heroes such as Robin, Starfire, Raven, and Beastboy among others as they discover their own identities.
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2. The Gifted: Set in the X-Men universe, the show ran for two seasons from 2017 to 2019. The story follows a similar fashion to the X-Men movies about young mutants who had been shunned by society and running off with the government at their heels. It’s similar to The Umbrella Academy as there are individuals with crazy superpowers.
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3. Misfits: The Misfits is a five season dramedy that’s about a few young adults with surprising abilities. The story follows a group who had been sentenced to community service after getting caught for petty offenses, and on the first day get caught in an electrical storm, thereby gaining special abilities.
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4. The Boys: A show that can be said to be a true competitor for The Umbrella Academy, The Boys is a show about a group of misfits with nothing but their wits taking on a group of superheroes, who had been seen as celebrities, but hide their own dirty secrets. Yes, the ones who have been tasked to save the world are actually the bad guys. Containing it’s fair share of comedy, drama, and a lot of gore, The Boys is one show you don’t want to miss.
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