The Umbrella Academy
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Umbrella Academy seasons 1-4.
Luther puts the team above all else, even after they’ve all gone their separate ways.
This isn’t something Luther necessarily welcomes, especially because his ape body returns alongside his powers.
In season 4, Luther makes easy work of a group of government agents during a short elevator ride.
The combination of talent is likely why Reginald views him as the leader of the Umbrella Academy.
There’s no reason the marigold should return Luther’s body inThe Umbrella Academyseason 4, either.
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When his seemingly ordinary body transforms back into his ape body on-stage, it understandably causes concern.
The marigold should have just restored his strength and durability, not his ape-like features.
The marigold should have just restored his strength and durability, not his ape-like features.
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What’s more disappointing is that it never explains why his ape body returns at all.
Luther also boasts enhanced strength and durability in Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s source material.
He still has the body of an ape in the comics as well.
But the way Luther ends up with the latter differs in the books.
This obviously would not have come off well in a live-action adaptation.
He also becomes far less serious as the show continues.
It’s a subtle but noticeable difference for those familiar with both versions ofThe Umbrella Academy.
Luther’s super strength in the Netflix series never quite reaches the heights of his comic character’s power.
However, even within the TV show’s universe,Luther’s power comes and goeswhen it’s convenient.
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This makes it seem incredibly inconsistent and even disappointing at times.
Even within the TV show’s universe, Luther’s power comes and goes when it’s convenient.
This makes it seem incredibly inconsistent.
Luther’s powers come off as confusing for this reason.
However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma.
