Spoilers are ahead for The Umbrella Academy season 4.
Of all theHargreeves siblings' powers, I think Klaus' might be the most formidable.
As a result, most of the Hargreeves siblings go their separate ways.
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At season 4’s start, the absence ofKlaus’Umbrella Academypowershas pushed him to embrace sobriety.
An overly cautious germaphobe,Klaus insists on wearing surgical gloves and a maskwhen leaving Allison’s house.
Not only did this shift progress Klaus' otherwise-stuck arc, but it refreshes the siblings' dynamics too.
The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic book of the same name created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The Hargreeves — collectively known as The Umbrella Academy — were born with superpowers, and their adoptive father utilized their abilities. However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma. They are brought back together after their father dies and Five returns from the future with grave news: The world will end, and The Umbrella Academy has to stop it before it happens.
The Umbrella Academy season 4’s ending brushes off Klaus' self-destructive tendencies and truly traumatic four-season journey.
After his powers are restored without his consent, Klaus is essentially separated from the rest of his siblings.
Although he’s able to escape, Klaus winds up buried alive for a stretch of time.
Moreover, I think the decision to forcibly restore Klaus' powers is a glaring misstep.
The idea of Klaus finding the strength within to fight for himself rings incredibly hollow.
Ultimately,The Umbrella Academyseason 4 did a massive disservice to Klaus Hargreeves' story.
The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic book of the same name created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The Hargreeves — collectively known as The Umbrella Academy — were born with superpowers, and their adoptive father utilized their abilities. However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma. They are brought back together after their father dies and Five returns from the future with grave news: The world will end, and The Umbrella Academy has to stop it before it happens.
All four seasons ofThe Umbrella Academyare streaming on Netflix.
However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma.
