By Ava Grippo – Staff Reporter 

Remember that show about the boy with no belly button? “Kyle XY,” a sci-fi series released in 2006, was about a teenage boy who was found alone and naked in the middle of the street with no memory. The Tragers, a middle class family, took him in and the lost boy quickly found a home.  

“My birth was unconventional at best,” Kyle says. “My first memory was waking up in the forest. Like a newborn baby, I had no idea who I was or what was happening. My eyes weren’t sure what they were seeing. Every sight, sound and feeling was unfamiliar. Every species is born with instincts that ultimately create a balance with nature. Every species except the one I was born into.”

The cast consists of Matt Dallas, who plays Kyle; April Matson and Jean-Luc Bilodeau, who play Kyle’s new siblings, Josh and Lori; and Marguerite Maclntyre and Bruce Thomas, who play Kyle’s new adoptive parents. The show ran for three seasons with 44 episodes total. 

The mystery of where Kyle came from is explored throughout the show, with each episode revealing new clues that lead up to the big reveal. Kyle has no bellybutton, super smarts, polarity manipulation, holographic memory, superhuman senses, strength and durability, can manipulate his body electricity, and can heal injuries and diseases. 

The show gives you a look into Kyle’s minds and thoughts as he adjusts to his new life and the mysteries surrounding him. Kyle is determined to find out the truth of who he is. 

Kyle XY is full of drama, family, romance and mystery. Characters bonds are memorable, such as Kyle and Amanda, who’s dynamic has you rooting for them throughout the show. Josh, and his girlfriend Andy’s relationship is one that everyone desires. Kyle and his bromance with a character named Declen should be a friendship that people strive for. The family bonds with Kyle, Josh, and Lori warms the heart. The family and romance drama really keeps viewers entertained throughout the show. Even with the show bringing on quite a load of second hand embarrassment, it still manages to fill viewers with joy. 

“Life is a journey, and the road we travel has twists and turns which sometimes leads us to unexpected places and unexpected people,” Kyle says. “The road we travel is unpredictable, sometimes it’s smooth and sometimes it’s filled with bumps. But if we’re lucky, we find people to travel with us. Our journey is really a search, a yearning for love and connection,  and sometimes it leads us back home.” 

Don’t miss out of this sci-fi series just because it’s old and may seem a little odd. Want to find out the secret of Kyle’s past and why he has all these abilities? Hulu has you covered with an all three seasons! 

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars