In addition to tattoos, timelines, and dance numbers,The Umbrella Academyis known for its heart and nothing proves that more than season four’s deleted scenes.Despite the anthem “I Think We’re Alone Now,” the series has priven to prove that the siblings are not, and have never been, alone. This message lives through strong character and relationship arcs. Many of these arcs were cut to complete the season in six episodes. Not only do these scenes round out belovedUmbrella Academycharacters, but also add much-needed depth to the season.
The controversial fourth season of Steve Blackman’s series promised a thrilling conclusion. Despite enticing audiences with a new apocalypse and a Ben-centered storyline, its emotional payoff didn’t match its potential. The problem lies in havingthe Hargreeves family, who sacrifice their lives in the end, die with unresolved arcs, lack of growth, or true love for each other.However, four of the five deleted scenes manage to wrap up Klaus, Diego, and Luther’s stories in a way that not only feels satisfying for their characters but would have provided the emotional core this season needed.
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Three Deleted Scenes Brought Klaus’ Season 4 Arc Full Circle
These Scenes Reveal Key Aspects of Klaus' Character Development
Klaus Hargreeves’ arcs are typically fraught with death, heartbreak, and realizations, but this season was particularly brutal to the immortal.In addition to a stint as a germaphobe, Klaus relapsed, was forced into sex work and possessed, and was buried alive, left to repeatedly reanimate. Not only does this leave him benched for the better part of the season, but it also prevents the show from exploring his trauma or motivations. The three deleted scenes that focus on Klaus are key to understanding him, not only in this season, but throughout the whole show.
The deleted scenes are available to watch onNetflix’s TUDUM’s website.
The first deleted scene introduces Klaus’ self-perception arc. When Lila’s relatives ask Klaus about a “thieving, cheating addict,” he is hurt to learn they mean him.Since being better for his loved ones is the drive behind his sobriety, this scene further justifies his desire not to regain his powers for fear of changing again. His relapse is supported by the deleted scene of Klaus yelling at the ghosts. It is the only moment in the season that reinforces Klaus’ hatred of the ghosts. The scene clarifies Klaus’ fear and internalized powerlessness as a motivation for relapse instead of spite towards Allison.
Klaus not only admits his addictions but also that he fears life, death, and love
In season 1, Klaus is introduced by overdosing seconds after leaving rehab. His last deleted scene is the complete opposite: he willingly attends an AA meeting. Klaus not only admits his addictions but also that he fears life, death, and love. He understands himself for the first time, contextualizing seasons of selfishness and recklessness.He accepts his family’s support, properly resolving his and Allison’s fight. It encompasses the whole of Klaus, bringing him out of the dark and towards peace. This is the emotional resolution to Klaus’ story and without it, Klaus' goodbye does not feel satisfying or earned.
One Much-Needed CIA Scene Completed Diego and Luther’s Storylines
This Scene Provides Closure and Sets Up Final Motivations
For much ofThe Umbrella Academy, Diego and Luther’s characters have gravitated toward comedic relief. Luther was the comedic relief for almost all of season 4, forgoing his emotional complexities.Diego and Luther have had a fraught relationship since childhood, but the show hasn’t explored much of its growth in later seasons. Diego and Luther’s deleted scene is set while they are dressing for the CIA. While the scene still has dysfunction and comedy, it provides closure for their relationship, returns to the core of Luther’s character, and discusses his feelings about Sloane and Umbrella Ben in under five minutes.
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In season 1, Luther’s attempts at leadership fostered the apocalypse. By asking Diego if he was a good leader in the deleted scene, the desires and father and identity issues that drove Luther across the seasons are reestablished.Diego tells Luther that Luther’s a good person, soothing his guilt from following Reginald, which prevented Luther from protecting his family. Aside from granting much-needed breathing room, the scene contextualizes Luther’s role as Ben’s parole officer by establishing familial love as his protective drive. Having Diego comfort Luther shows how much they’ve grown and gives Diego a positive relationship with a sibling this season.
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The CIA scene serves a final purpose. Not only does it end Diego and Luther’s cycle of strife and abuse, but it sets up a stronger motivation forUmbrella Academy’sending.Diego and Luther see saving Ben as a second chance, as Reginald killed Ben in the original timeline. Viktor is the only sibling fighting to save Ben; the other Hargreeves should have a personal investment in his rescue. It even theorizes a future where the Umbrellas and Sparrows are united as Luther wanted inThe Umbrella Academy. In turn, the ending is even more devastating when they are unable to save him.
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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.
