'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 ending explained
Netflix's popular series, The Umbrella Academy, concluded its fourth season with a dramatic and climactic ending. The show's finale left viewers with several questions about the fate of the Hargreeves children and the future of their world. This article seeks to address some of these queries and explore potential theories about what transpired in the final moments of the series.
The truth about Abigail's role in the apocalypse
In the season finale, Abigail (Reginald's wife) reveals to Reginald that she is responsible for the apocalyptic event consuming their world. This catastrophe, triggered by the collision of Ben and Jennifer's molecules, mirrors a similar incident on their home planet that resulted in its destruction and her death. Abigail's confession suggests that she may be the mastermind behind all the series' events, orchestrating apocalypses to prevent Reginald from continuously resurrecting her and their universe.
The Hargreeves's sacrifice to save the world
The Hargreeves children, also known as The Umbrella Academy, attempt to prevent the apocalypse but ultimately realize that they must allow it to happen. Five discovers from his various timeline counterparts that they have tried and failed 1,45,412 times to avert the end of the world. He concludes that they must let themselves die to merge the timelines and permanently prevent future apocalypses. Despite initial disagreements, the Hargreeves children accept this fate, sacrificing themselves for a chance at lasting peace.
The significance of Reginald's alien identity
Reginald's extraterrestrial origin is a key aspect of his character in the comics, but its relevance in the Netflix series is less pronounced. His alien identity primarily serves to explain his advanced technological capabilities. However, the show does not delve into the implications of this revelation for the Hargreeves children or their world.
The Hargreeves's future and the series' unresolved plotlines
The Umbrella Academy's finale leaves several plotlines unresolved, including the Hargreeves children's future and the true nature of their powers. The series also does not address the fate of the Time Commission or the Sparrow Academy, leaving viewers to speculate about their roles in the upcoming season. Despite these unanswered questions, the show's conclusion provides a satisfying resolution to the Hargreeves children's journey, setting the stage for new adventures, if a Season 5 emerges in the future.
