Hope you’ve binge-watched Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy, and we have to say, this was a mistake. Now, taking advantage of something popular isn’t the worst thing—if you’re running a business, you are allowed to do that. But Netflix gifts us with a poorly executed finale, which has its ups and downs.
If you’re a hardcore fan, it doesn’t really matter because we all tend to be blindsided. However, if you’re someone who wants to be critical about the show, there are plenty of reasons to dislike the finale—and they wouldn’t be wrong.
It took Netflix two and a half years to release this season, but it feels rushed. In previous seasons, we had a 10-episode haul, which gave enough space for all the characters. But this season, it’s just six episodes, and it doesn’t measure up.
The final season touched on several things, but it felt like it lacked substance. Even a bunch of fan theories could have done a better job.
Regarding the material, on a surface level, it was about The Cleanse or even the chemistry between Reginald Hargreeves and Abigail—none of which were executed well. The writers also wanted to give the group an emotional farewell, but what they delivered was a cheap emotional rise that won’t stick with the audience.
The only character who comes out as a winner, as a legend, is Five. Fans would really appreciate a well-executed spin-off of Five’s journey, which might be a big hit. But if that doesn’t happen, fans are tired of this final season.
The writing has been extremely sloppy, the dialogues cheesy, and there’s no chemistry. The season feels like a hollow attempt at rushed writing. The show had immense potential from the beginning, but Netflix has effectively ruined it.
As fans, it was nice to see them one last time, but being a bit clinical, this Season 4 was quite unnecessary. It not only lowers the credibility of the show but also has the lowest audience score across all rating systems—and by a massive margin.
“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” The Umbrella Academy has become that villain.