As a long-time fan of The Umbrella Academy, I’ve been following this show since its debut and have grown fond of its quirky characters and intricate storylines. The season finale left me both satisfied and puzzled, with several unanswered questions about the post-credits scene and the fate of certain characters.
caution: plot twists ahead for the concluding season and last episode of ‘The Umbrella Academy’, available on Netflix. If you haven’t watched it, tread carefully!
In the television series known as The Umbrella Academy, the storyline has consistently revolved around preventing an actual apocalypse, so it wasn’t surprising that their ending in 2024 wouldn’t be straightforward. The abbreviated final season added more complications rather than easing them. This season aimed to resolve the energy-draining events from Season 3’s finale, while simultaneously wrapping up several lingering plot threads and finally revealing the mystery behind The Jennifer Incident. As for the outcome? Opinions are bound to differ among viewers.
As a longtime fan of the Umbrella Academy, I must admit that I found myself feeling rather divided about season three. You see, I’ve been with this motley crew since day one, and I can’t help but feel nostalgic for the good ol’ days when the show seemed to focus more on the original Hargreeves siblings. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the episodes as they came out, but I felt that the season could have been smoother had it maintained the episode count from previous seasons or perhaps delved deeper into the core family dynamics.
To remind those who witnessed it, the first Umbrella team heroically gave their lives, making way for Ben and Jennifer’s purification process to take effect. This outcome eliminated over 145,000 additional timelines (subway stops), leaving only the initial one intact – free from the chaos caused by the group’s Marigold-powered existences. The unspoiled reality was symbolized by a harmonious day in the park filled with familiar faces from previous seasons, suggesting that many characters were thriving. However, this peaceful scene raised more questions as follows:
Is That Robot Grace, And Whose Child Is In The Stroller?
Among the unexpected characters popping up in the gameworld, none was more shocking than Grace, or Mom, played by Jordan Claire Robbins. The Umbrella siblings knew her as Mom, and her sudden appearance had me scratching my head a bit. It’s a kind of surprise that seems to be accompanied by a knowing wink from showrunner Steve Blackman and the creative team, but I’m still piecing together how it all fits into the game’s narrative.
As a lifelong comic book enthusiast who has closely followed the intricate narratives of various universes, I find myself perplexed by the appearance of Gabriel Bá as the artist sketching Herb and Dot in this storyline. I’m not speculating that he exists within this universe, but rather questioning the connections between the characters and their origins.
In simpler terms, it seems this robot (Grace) is the same one that largely raised the Hargreeves children. However, considering Reginald designed her to be the ideal mother because of the nannies who were killed, wouldn’t it be questionable for her to still exist in 2024 with a baby stroller? If another version of Grace was being developed in the ’80s as well, wouldn’t she have been different by this time, or perhaps not even present at all?
Leading us to our next crucial point: who on earth might be in the stroller? Does Robot Grace have a babysitting job on the side (or even full-time, why not)? Or is this hinting that Reginald is still caring for other people’s babies, without specifying the reasons? I’d love to think it’s Pogo’s child in the stroller because of his charming personality, but I have my doubts about such a fanciful scenario.
Are Other Versions Of Allison, Diego And Lila Raising These Children?
As a devoted fan, I ponder over how Allison’s daughter Claire, along with Grace and Coco, the offspring of Lila and Diego, are all present in 2024. It makes sense that they wouldn’t recall the events involving the Brellies, but here’s where it gets intriguing: Are these characters still the same individuals we knew from Season 4? If yes, their forgetfulness about Allison, Lila, and Diego should cause quite a stir in their living arrangements and raise some scientific questions regarding their very existence.
If characters similar to Kate Walsh’s Handler are enjoying their original-timeline lives as intended, one might wonder if Claire isn’t living with her father Patrick instead, considering she wouldn’t have had any prior connection with this family. In that case, wouldn’t it be expected for Patrick to be concerned and confused at the moment, given he doesn’t know where his daughter is or how she ended up away from him?
Could it be that Allison, Diego, Lila, and other main characters were born naturally without any Marigold powers in this world, and they are alive somewhere else? If that’s the case, would Grace’s middle name still be Stanley as a nod to Javon Walton’s character Stan, who vanished during Season 3? Or perhaps, Grace herself might have a different name?
Okay, But What DO The Flowers Actually Mean?
The scene after the credits with the eight golden flowers left some viewers puzzled, much like the romantic relationship between Five and Lila. On one side, it appeared that this moment hinted at a contradiction to the series’ narrative, suggesting that Marigold (and possibly Durango) are still existing on our planet, potentially causing more trouble in the future. However, it might also symbolize optimism, implying that the Brellies and their bravery will continue to rise against any perils as they always have.
In response to Netflix’s Tudum questioning whether the eight flowers directly connected to the eight siblings, showrunner Steve Blackman revealed this: The eight flowers actually symbolize a connection to the eight characters.
From my perspective, it’s not entirely out of the question that remnants of Marigold, in some form, persist somewhere in this world. She may never perform another action, and these remnants could simply be flowers or what remains of them due to there being eight of them. Two of them even seem to blend into one another at times. However, I’m choosing to leave it up to the viewers to interpret the true significance of this. Could it imply that there might be additional members of The Umbrella Academy, or is it merely a hint that fragments of their existence linger on?
I find myself in agreement with that approach, as it seems irrelevant whether there’s a definitive answer without more instances to delve into the concepts. Therefore, if fans choose to imagine the Hargreeves siblings reuniting to save the world from future disasters, there’s room for speculation. Similarly, the thought that this world might never face threats requiring the intervention of Five and his team, and these flowers symbolize the demise of Reginald and Abigail’s potential danger to humanity, is also up for debate.
The twist in the story is expected to be significant when Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá finish their comic book series, as it promises to flip the narrative upside down in an entirely new manner. We can only hope that they complete it quickly, no matter which timeline we consider.
The Umbrella Academy is available to stream in full with a Netflix subscription.
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2024-08-12 05:08