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The Umbrella Academy, a peculiar comic book adaption about a group of misfit superheroes, recently debuted its third season and quickly rose to the top of the Netflix global television rankings. Despite its intriguing depiction of superheroes and their lifestyles, the show captures viewers' attention with its distinctive dysfunctional family dynamic, which at least once makes them think of themselves. Due to the strong premise that the Hargreeves would not utilize their superpower to save the world without their siblings, some claim that The Umbrella Academy is a family-centric show rather than a superheroes show. In order to help fans pass the time till the release of season 4, here is a list of similar shows to The Umbrella Academy that contains both supernatural elements and dysfunctional family dynamics (with an honorable mention). Misfits (2009 - 2013) Image via E4 Misfits is a British science fiction comedy-drama TV show that airs on E4 about a group of juvenile offenders condemned to community service getting otherworldly powers as a result of an odd electrical storm. Following that, they become friends, and on several occasions, they even succeed in saving the day and one another. Similar to The Umbrella Academy, Misfits also featured a dysfunctional group of young people with superpowers who frequently engaged in conflict with one another. The dynamics of the group are remarkably comparable to what the Hargreeves siblings represent despite not being connected since the Misfits juvenile only have each other. Additionally, the show also stars Robert Sheehan, the brilliant actor who portrays fans’ favorite Hargreeves sibling, Klaus. Doom Patrol (2019 - ) Based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name, Doom Patrol is an American superhero television series created by Jeremy Carver. The main team of Doom Patrol consists of a group of unexpected heroes who all acquired their powers tragically and are despised by society. Much like The Umbrella Academy, the team of outsiders with superpowers in Doom Patrol is also pulled together when their leader and mentor go missing and investigate abnormal phenomena. Moreover, perhaps more than any other shows on the list, Doom Patrol centers on a dysfunctional superhero family that is still processing past trauma which can easily remind fans of the Netflix series. Marvel’s Runaways (2017 - 2019) Marvel’s Runaways or Runaways, which is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, follows a group of six teenagers who learn shockingly that their parents are supervillains. The gang decides to find the truth and prevent their parents from committing crimes despite their differences. The ideas of family in Runaways are similar to those in The Umbrella Academy since it emphasizes how the teens come to form

As dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.71 — 124,609 ratings — published 2013 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars We Were Liars (Kindle Edition)byE. Lockhart (Goodreads Author) (shelved 16 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.66 — 1,236,774 ratings — published 2014 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Stitches: A Memoir (Hardcover)byDavid Small (shelved 16 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.06 — 27,483 ratings — published 2009 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Ask Again, Yes (Hardcover)byMary Beth Keane (Goodreads Author) (shelved 15 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.93 — 199,511 ratings — published 2019 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis (Hardcover)byJ.D. Vance (shelved 15 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.85 — 474,763 ratings — published 2016 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars The Almost Moon (Hardcover)byAlice Sebold (shelved 15 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 2.72 — 39,542 ratings — published 2007 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars We Need to Talk About Kevin (Paperback)byLionel Shriver (Goodreads Author) (shelved 15 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.08 — 204,253 ratings — published 2003 Error rating book. Refresh and try

Of a rigid structure makes it quite difficult for the family to effectively perform for the parents to be there for each other and their children.10. There’s No SupportParent contributions can be a major issue when one parent does not receive adequate support from the other. Think about what it would be like if, in a family consisting only of a couple and children, one controls the family and does all the work while the other is passive. This results in a feeling of being overwhelmed and under-supported, which is rather isolating for the busy parent. For example, if only one parent washes dishes, cooks pays bills and looks after children without assistance or even a word of praise, they become easily angered or annoyed. This reduces the possibility of the parents being a team and available for each other’s support jointly.11. There’s Intentional IsolationIsolation in a family can be a big sign of problems, showing a lack of emotional support and communication. For example, if a child often feels lonely, left out, or unable to talk to parents or siblings, it can mean deeper issues in the family. This Isolation might come from neglect, too much criticism, or an emotionally distant atmosphere where individual needs are ignored. Parents should notice if their child spends too much time alone, seems disconnected from family activities, or avoids sharing personal experiences. These behaviors can indicate underlying problems that must be fixed for a healthier, more supportive family environment.12. There’s No BoundariesDifficulty setting boundaries is a sign of a dysfunctional family because it often leads to confusion and a lack of respect for individual needs. For example, if parents can’t establish clear rules, their children might not know what behavior is acceptable, causing conflicts. Personal space and privacy might be ignored in such families, making everyone feel stressed and overwhelmed. Parents who can’t say “no” or let inappropriate behavior slide can create an unsafe and disrespectful environment. Recognizing and fixing these boundary issues is essential for a healthier, more respectful family dynamic.13. There’s No Healthy CommunicationIn dysfunctional families, members struggle to relate to each other more deeply. They don’t share their feelings or concerns, making it hard to feel close or connected. Emotionally detached individuals in dysfunctional families often pressure others to show emotion or express themselves. This criticism can make those targeted feel more angry and resentful toward their family members. This

Last nameWhy Are They So Dysfunctional? They’re Danes on film. Dysfunction is in the job description, and this crew works every dark, angry angle, from sexual abuse to suicide.Crazy Family Danger Sign: Only one? At the grand 60th birthday celebration for familial patriarch Helge (Henning Moritzen), his oldest son, Christian (Ulrich Thomsen) gives a toast in which he accuses his father of molesting him as a child.Tensions aroused, his younger brother Michael (Thomas Bo Larsen) then beats Christian to a pulp and ties him to a tree in the woods. More gingerbread, anyone?The Squid and the Whale (2005)Family: The BerkmansWhy Are They So Dysfunctional? Married writers (Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney) fight and divorce in 1980s Brooklyn, and into the wreckage are thrown their teenage sons, Walter (Jesse Eisenberg) and Frank (Owen Kline). No one is making dinner. Mom is dating her son’s tennis coach. Dad is a puffed up literary bully, who brings home a young female student (Anna Paquin). It’s a mess.Crazy Family Danger Sign: Older brother Walter claims to have written the Pink Floyd song “Hey You,” and performs it as his own at a school talent show. Younger brother Frank experiments sexually on library shelving. And they are the normal ones in the family.Stream it tonight!A Christmas Tale (2008)Family: The VuillardsWhy Are They So Dysfunctional? It starts at the top, with domineering mother Junon (Catherine Deneuve), and moves along to two generations of bickering, broken offspring. Secrets, lies, and booze: a classic combustible combination for a

Family Fang (Hardcover)byKevin Wilson (Goodreads Author) (shelved 14 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.62 — 31,759 ratings — published 2011 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars The Only One Left (Hardcover)byRiley Sager (Goodreads Author) (shelved 13 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.14 — 452,143 ratings — published 2023 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (Hardcover)byBryn Greenwood (Goodreads Author) (shelved 13 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.98 — 187,810 ratings — published 2016 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars My Name Is Lucy Barton (Amgash, #1)byElizabeth Strout (Goodreads Author) (shelved 13 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.59 — 176,898 ratings — published 2016 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Hate List (Hardcover)byJennifer Brown (shelved 13 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.00 — 65,625 ratings — published 2009 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Fall on Your Knees (Mass Market Paperback)byAnn-Marie MacDonald (shelved 13 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.97 — 67,231 ratings — published 1996 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Lists Tagged “Dysfunctional Family” Psychological Horror 34 books — 19 voters Quotes Tagged “Dysfunctional Family” “Along with the trust issues,

21 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.07 — 1,256,925 ratings — published 2017 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars The Great Alone (Kindle Edition)byKristin Hannah (Goodreads Author) (shelved 20 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.44 — 995,488 ratings — published 2018 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Paperback)byShirley Jackson (shelved 20 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.92 — 263,502 ratings — published 1962 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic (Paperback)byAlison Bechdel (shelved 20 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 4.08 — 192,914 ratings — published 2006 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars The Memory Keeper's Daughter (Paperback)byKim Edwards (Goodreads Author) (shelved 19 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.70 — 607,085 ratings — published 2005 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1)byV.C. Andrews (shelved 19 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.85 — 227,840 ratings — published 1979 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Freedom (Hardcover)byJonathan Franzen (shelved 18 times as dysfunctional-family) avg rating 3.79 — 172,132 ratings — published 2010 Error rating book. Refresh and try again.Rate this bookClear rating1 of