Summary
The Umbrella Academyseason 4 may not have been perfect, but the penultimate episode of the show’s final run includes two fun tributes to famous movies that are otherwise unrelated to the Netflix show.One of the movies in question is roughly within the same genre asThe Umbrella Academywhereas the other is pretty far removed from the superhero saga. The parodies are well-executed and blend well into the context of the uneven storyline, but they’re still easy to notice for cinephiles.
Despite all theproblems withThe Umbrella Academyseason 4, the show’s final outing maintained its penchant for having a good time while concluding the saga. Ofall four seasons ofThe Umbrella Academy, the fourth and final one is comfortably the worst. That being said, it’s never boring. The plot holes and inconsistencies are a little distracting, but scenes like the two movie parodies inThe Umbrella Academyseason 4’s penultimate episode make watching the show worth it.
The Umbrella Academy’s 16 Hargreeves Siblings Ranked By Power
The Umbrella Academy’s Hargreeves siblings are all powerful in different ways, but which of them prove to be the most powerful by the end of the show?
Luther’s CIA Elevator Scene Pays Homage To Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The Umbrella Academy’s Number One gets to channel his inner Cap
InThe Umbrella Academyseason 4, episode 5, “Six Years, Five Months, and Two Days,“Luther Hargreeves is slowly surrounded by those he once believed were trusted CIA agents. The fact he manages to come out on top despite the overwhelming odds is incredibly reminiscent of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers' triumph over the Hydra agents in 2014’sCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. The connection highlightsThe Umbrella Academyand theCaptain Americamovies both being superhero sagas, although the former is aimed at a mature audience.
The two scenes aren’t identical, asThe Umbrella Academydoesn’t show the combat directly, opting instead for a fight scene that’s largely sound-only.
The two scenes aren’t identical, asThe Umbrella Academydoesn’t show the combat directly, opting instead for a fight scene that’s largely sound-only, but it ultimately reveals the bloody scene left behind after the skirmish. Luther’s elevator is also in motion during the battle, while Cap’s is stationary.The Winter Soldier’s elevator fight scene is choreographed much more meticulouslytoo, yet there’s not a drop of blood to be seen when it’s all over.
The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Also References Kill Bill With Klaus
Klaus' Kill Bill comment is much less subtle than Luther’s Captain America moment
Klaus Hargeeves' powers inThe Umbrella Academyresult in his season 4 nemesis burying him alive. While trying to free himself from his claustrophobic prison in “Six Years, Five Months, and Two Days”, Klaus openly references Quentin Tarantino’sKill Bill: Volume Twowhen hyping himself up for his escape attempt. Speaking to himself,Klaus says, “You can do this. Find the warrior. Find Bruce Lee. Find…Uma Thurman.”
Every Hargreeves Sibling’s New Powers In The Umbrella Academy Season 4
The Umbrella Academy’s Hargreeves siblings regain their powers in season 4, but their returned abilities aren’t exactly the same as before.
Klaus' reference toKill Billis much more direct than Luther’s fight scene is toThe Winter Soldier. However, Klaus' mirroring of Thurman’s character trying to punch her way out of her coffin isn’t actually successful - unlike the Bride’s escape inKill Bill. Instead,Klaus' strikes on the wood simply make enough noise to attract Allison Hargreevesand her daughter - who are fortunately combing the graveyard looking for him at that exact moment. It’s notThe Umbrella Academy’s subtlest wink, but it’s perhaps not intended to be.
The Umbrella Academy
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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.
