The Umbrella Academy Season 4: A Review
The Umbrella Academy concludes its run with season 4, bidding farewell to its loyal audience with a mix of emotional closure and chaotic action. While it doesn’t entirely tie up every loose end, the final chapter offers a satisfyingly bittersweet closure to the beloved series.
A Familiar Feel with New Characters
The season opens with a familiar feel, reuniting the Hargreeves siblings for Lila and Diego’s daughter’s birthday. But a new threat emerges in the form of Sy, a desperate father seeking his daughter who has joined a mysterious group called the Custodians.
A Race Against Time and the Cost of Power
As the season progresses, the stakes are raised as the group confronts their origins and grapple with the consequences of their actions. The introduction of new characters like Gene and Jean Thibedeau adds a layer of intrigue, but their motivations feel somewhat forced.
Emotional Moments and Epic Climax
Despite some pacing issues, the series excels in emotional moments, particularly in the relationships between Diego and Lila, and between Number 5 and Lila. The finale offers a visually stunning climax, with the characters facing their ultimate sacrifice to save the planet.
A Bold Choice and a Satisfying Closure
The series concludes with a bold choice, leaving the characters as superheroes until the very end. While some might crave more definitive answers, this open-ended conclusion allows viewers to imagine their own interpretations of the characters’ fates.
Overall Verdict
The Umbrella Academy’s final season is a mixed bag. While it lacks the complexity of earlier seasons, it offers a satisfying closure with emotional moments, epic action, and a bold choice that resonates. While not perfect, the series concludes with a sense of bittersweet closure, leaving a lasting impact on fans.