The end is near – twice over: as The Umbrella Academy heads towards its final 4th season, the superheroes must prepare for the end of the world
It’s almost meta that the superheroes in the 4th season of The Umbrella Academy are heading for the end of the world and are trying with all their might to prevent it. Because the end of the popular sci-fi series on Netflix has long been sealed. In just a few days, this will reach you in the form of 6 new and final episodes on the streamer – and with a bang.
The Umbrella Academy ends after 5 years with season 4
In 2019, the superhero series was launched on Netflix as an adaptation of the comic series of the same name by My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way. The absurd sci-fi action quickly became a mega success for Netflix and showrunner Steve Blackman, who has added further seasons over the last five years.
Despite solid figures, the end of the series was announced in 2022 with the 4th season, while the Umbrella Academy universe was to be continued in spin-offs instead. However, The Sparrow Academy series was only canceled a few weeks ago. This was due to allegations made by former crew members against Blackman, who is said to have behaved toxically behind the scenes on several occasions. Whether there is still a future for the crazy superhero cosmos is still written in the stars.
Watch the trailer for The Umbrella Academy season 4 here:
Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy to end with spectacular sci-fi action
In the final episodes, the Hargreeves siblings face the impending end of the world, which is set to descend upon them in just 24 hours. But now, of all times, they find themselves without their superpowers after ending up in an alternative timeline. However, it is here that the solution to the problem – and the salvation of humanity – may be found.
Season 4 sees a final reunion with the series’ regular cast, which includes Elliot Page as Victor, Tom Hopper as Luther, Robert Sheehan as Klaus, Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison, David Castaneda as Diego, Aidan Gallagher as Number Five and Justin H. Min as Ben.
New to the cast is The Last of Us star Nick Offerman, who gets in the way of the siblings as Professor Gene Thibedeau. In addition, comedian David Cross, known from Arrested Development, joins the cast for the first time as shy businessman Sy Grossmann.
