The Umbrella Academy is a Netflix original series based on the comic book series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The story begins with the mysterious birth of forty-three children to unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Sir Reginald Hargreeves, an eccentric billionaire, adopts seven of these children, each of whom manifests extraordinary abilities. He forms the Umbrella Academy, training his adopted children to save the world.
Despite their remarkable abilities, the family is deeply dysfunctional, and the siblings become estranged over the years. The series focuses on the reunion of the siblings after their father’s death. They must put aside their differences to solve the mystery of his death and prevent an impending apocalypse.
The main characters include Luther (super strength), Diego (expert knife-throwing), Allison (mind control), Klaus (communicates with the dead), Number Five (time travel), Ben (summons tentacled monsters), and Vanya (later known as Viktor, with destructive sound manipulation abilities). As they navigate their personal traumas and complicated relationships, they face numerous threats, including time-traveling assassins and a doomsday cult.
Ultimately, the siblings strive to save the world from various apocalyptic scenarios, dealing with complex family dynamics and uncovering hidden secrets about their origins and abilities.
The Umbrella Academy – Season 1 – Summary
The Umbrella Academy Season 1 begins with the mysterious birth of forty-three children to women who were not pregnant the day before. Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a wealthy and eccentric inventor, adopts seven of these children, who exhibit extraordinary powers. He forms the Umbrella Academy, training them to become superheroes. However, their upbringing is harsh and emotionally distant, leading to strained relationships among the siblings.
The story picks up years later when the now-estranged siblings reunite for Hargreeves’ funeral. The adopted siblings include Luther, who has super strength; Diego, an expert knife-thrower; Allison, who can manipulate reality with her words; Klaus, who can communicate with the dead; Number Five, who can time travel; Ben, who can summon tentacled monsters; and Vanya, who initially appears to have no powers. As they come together, they discover secrets about their father’s death and their own lives.
Number Five, who has been missing for years, reappears with a dire warning about an impending apocalypse. His ability to jump through time allowed him to witness a future where the world ends. He insists that they must work together to prevent this catastrophe. Despite their differences and personal issues, the siblings begin to investigate the cause of the apocalypse.
As the season progresses, it is revealed that Vanya, who was believed to be powerless, actually possesses destructive abilities linked to sound. Her powers were suppressed by Hargreeves with medication, and she was made to feel ordinary. Feeling betrayed and angry upon discovering the truth, Vanya’s emotions trigger her powers, making her the key to the impending apocalypse. The siblings struggle to control and save Vanya, leading to a climactic showdown that sets the stage for future seasons.
In the end, despite their efforts, the apocalypse occurs. Number Five uses his powers to transport the siblings back in time, hoping they can find a way to prevent the catastrophe and save the world. The season concludes on a cliffhanger, with the fate of the characters and the world left uncertain.
The Umbrella Academy – Season 1 – Trailer
The Umbrella Academy – Season 1 – Episode 7 – Online ENGLISH
