'Umbrella Academy' under fire for alleged use of antisemitic tropes

Mainly for their depiction of an underground society of "lizard people" who control the world from the shadows, and a Yiddish-speaking handler who was implied to be Jewish in the series.

Premiere of Netflix’s 'The Umbrella Academy' season 1 held at the ArcLight Hollywood - Arrivals Featuring: Ellen Page Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 12 Feb 2019

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AUGUST 5, 2020 12:16

'Umbrella Academy' under fire for alleged use of antisemitic tropes

Mainly for their depiction of an underground society of "lizard people" who control the world from the shadows, and a Yiddish-speaking handler who was implied to be Jewish in the series.

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'Umbrella Academy' under fire for alleged use of antisemitic tropes

Mainly for their depiction of an underground society of "lizard people" who control the world from the shadows, and a Yiddish-speaking handler who was implied to be Jewish in the series.

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