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'The Umbrella Academy' Showrunner Accused of Toxic, Manipulative Behavior

'The Umbrella Academy' showrunner Steve Blackman denied allegations of toxic and retaliatory behavior on set, which surfaced before the show's final season

Over a dozen former writers and support staff members who worked on The Umbrella Academy detailed their interactions with Blackman for a Rolling Stone exposé, published on Sunday, June 30. The employees — who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution — cited a January 2023 human resources complaint that pointed to a “long history of toxic, bullying, manipulative and retaliatory behavior” during Blackman’s time at Netflix. “Over six years and four seasons overseeing thousands of crew, actors, and writers, Steve Blackman led The Umbrella Academy to become a beloved series with devoted fans, enthralling stories, and a dedicated team making it all possible,” read the statement.

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