Netflix’s comic book adaptation “The Umbrella Academy” returns for a third season while marking a notable milestone for transgender representation onscreen.
After lead star Elliot Page came out as trans in 2020, the Netflix series includes Page’s character also coming out as Viktor Hargreeves, who uses he/him pronouns. Page announced the news for his character in March, teasing a first look image for the third season. Netflix confirmed the introduction of Viktor, writing, “Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here.”
Season 3 of “The Umbrella Academy,” streaming June 22, picks up after the group put a stop to 1963’s doomsday. The Umbrella Academy members return home to the present but soon realize that the timeline split has drastic consequences. Per an official season synopsis, the icy Sparrow Academy clashes with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off.
“Navigating challenges, losses, and surprises of their own – and...
After lead star Elliot Page came out as trans in 2020, the Netflix series includes Page’s character also coming out as Viktor Hargreeves, who uses he/him pronouns. Page announced the news for his character in March, teasing a first look image for the third season. Netflix confirmed the introduction of Viktor, writing, “Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here.”
Season 3 of “The Umbrella Academy,” streaming June 22, picks up after the group put a stop to 1963’s doomsday. The Umbrella Academy members return home to the present but soon realize that the timeline split has drastic consequences. Per an official season synopsis, the icy Sparrow Academy clashes with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off.
“Navigating challenges, losses, and surprises of their own – and...
- 5/19/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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