The Hargreeves siblings face a gut-wrenching choice in the final episode of The Umbrella Academy’s fourth season, leaving fans both amused and teary-eyed.
Note: This article contains major spoilers and speculations for The Umbrella Academy Season 4.
The much-awaited finale of the popular Netflix superhero series The Umbrella Academy has finally dropped, delivering an emotional rollercoaster with a conclusion that’s as poignant as it is surprising.
Having premiered on February 15, 2019, The Umbrella Academy follows the chaotic, time-bending escapades of seven adopted siblings, each endowed with extraordinary abilities. Season 4 kicks off five years after the events of Season 3, showing the now-powerless siblings living separate lives.
Where Are They Now?
- Allison Hargreeves (Emmy Raver-Lampman): She’s pursuing her acting career while raising her daughter, Claire (Coco Assad), alongside a now-sober Klaus Hargreeves (Robert Sheehan).
- Five (Aidan Gallagher): He has taken up a role with the CIA.
- Viktor Hargreeves (Elliot Page): Owns a pub in Canada.
- Diego Hargreeves (David Castañeda) and Lila (Ritu Arya): They are married and busy planning their child’s birthday.
- Luther Hargreeves (Tom Hopper): Has taken up stripping as his new profession.
Chaos at the Party
The siblings’ mundane lives take a drastic turn during a birthday celebration when they suddenly regain their powers, sparking a series of events leading to another impending apocalypse. The narrative gradually unravels shocking truths about their destinies and the role they play in these world-ending scenarios.
Five’s Discovery
In a bid to find a solution, Five time-travels to a café teeming with his different versions, each battling apocalyptic disasters in their respective timelines. It dawns on him that their superpowers have disrupted the natural order, and the only way to restore balance is for them to disappear entirely.
Presenting the Grim Solution
Initially met with resistance, Five manages to convince his siblings of the dire consequences their powers have wrought. They learn that the marigold inside them has fractured the original timeline, creating multiple timelines.
The Final Decision
Understanding the gravity of the situation, the siblings agree that merging the marigold with the durango in The Cleanse will erase their existence. This revelation is met with a mix of strong emotions.
The Emotional Farewells
Diego suggests Lila gather their families and escape to another timeline, while Allison and Klaus share a touching goodbye with Claire. Luther opposes Lila’s departure, arguing that even one surviving marigold could spark another apocalypse.
The Ultimate Sacrifice
In the end, Lila decides to transport the families to different timelines, but an unexpected twist sees her rejoin her siblings as they prepare to face their fate. Forming a circle, they reminisce about the past, despite Luther’s suggestion being dismissed. As the marigold within them begins to glow, signaling their end, they are engulfed by the monstrous entity.
A Bittersweet Montage
The final scenes are a montage of moments from previous seasons, emphasizing the existence of a single, unified timeline. The show concludes with a serene image of Lila’s family and Allison’s daughter, Claire, living peaceful lives in a tranquil park, underscoring the bittersweet nature of their sacrifice.
The Umbrella Academy ends on a note that blends humor and heartbreak, providing a fitting conclusion to the Hargreeves siblings’ tumultuous journey.
