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| Original network | Netflix |
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The fourth and final season of the superhero dramedy streaming television series The Umbrella Academy was released on Netflix on August 8, 2024, and consisted of six episodes. Developed by Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater, the series is an adaptation of the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, both of whom serve as executive producers on the series.
The fourth season features Elliot Page,[a] Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Genesis Rodriguez, Britne Oldford, and Colm Feore as part of the main cast.
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Elliot Page[a] as Viktor Hargreeves (Vanya Hargreeves) / The White Violin / Number Seven
- Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves / Spaceboy / Number One
- David Castañeda as Diego Hargreeves / The Kraken / Number Two
- Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves / The Rumor / Number Three
- Robert Sheehan as Klaus Hargreeves / The Séance / Number Four
- Dante Albidone as young Klaus
- Aidan Gallagher as Five Hargreeves / The Boy / Number Five
- Sean Sullivan as an elderly version of Five
- Justin H. Min as Ben Hargreeves / The Horror / Number Two
- Ritu Arya as Lila Pitts
- Genesis Rodriguez as Sloane Hargreeves / Sparrow Number Five
- Britne Oldford as Fei Hargreeves / Sparrow Number Three
- Colm Feore as Sir Reginald Hargreeves / The Monocle
Recurring
editGuest
editEpisodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original release date [5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1 | "The Unbearable Tragedy of Getting What You Want" | TBA | Steve Blackman and Jesse McKeown | August 8, 2024 |
| 32 | 2 | "Jean and Gene" | TBA | Story by : Molly Nussbaum & Robert Askins and Jesse McKeown Teleplay by : Molly Nussbaum & Robert Askins | August 8, 2024 |
| 33 | 3 | "The Squid and The Girl" | TBA | Aeryn Michelle Williams and Elizabeth Padden | August 8, 2024 |
| 34 | 4 | "The Cleanse" | Paco Cabezas[6] | Lauren Otero and Thomas Page McBee | August 8, 2024 |
| 35 | 5 | "Six Years, Five Months, and Two Days" | Neville Kidd[7] | Story by : Robert Askins & Christopher High and Jesse McKeown & Andrew Raab Teleplay by : Jesse McKeown and Andrew Raab | August 8, 2024 |
| 36 | 6 | "End of the Beginning" | Paco Cabezas[8] | Story by : Jesse McKeown Teleplay by : Jesse McKeown and Robert Askins & Christopher High and Steve Blackman | August 8, 2024 |
Paco Cabezas confirmed that he directed another episode of the season.[9]
Production
editDevelopment
editIn June 2022, Blackman revealed that, should the series get renewed for a fourth season, it would most likely serve as the end to the series. Although he did not rule out the possibility of Netflix pursuing further installments.[10] In August 2022, Netflix renewed the series for a fourth and final season, with Jesse McKeown serving as co-showrunner with Blackman. The season will consist of only six episodes, the least of any season.[11][12]
The fourth season is set to premiere on August 8, 2024.[13][5]
Writing
editCasting
editIn February 2023, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, and David Cross joined the cast for the fourth season in undisclosed capacities.[14][15]
Filming
editFilming for the fourth season began on February 6, 2023,[16] and concluded on May 31, 2023. Filming for the season was finished before the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike occurred.[17]
Reception
editCritical response
editAccolades
editNotes
edit- ^ a b c Initially credited as Ellen Page in the first and second seasons, Netflix updated the onscreen credits from Ellen to Elliot for those seasons within a week (by 8 December 2020) of Page announcing his name change. Also changed were Page's credits in other works in Netflix's exclusive library of streaming products,[1] including the films Tallulah (2016) and Flatliners (2017), and the miniseries Tales of the City (2019).[2]
References
edit- ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (December 1, 2020). "Elliot Page Will Continue to Star in 'Umbrella Academy,' Netflix Changes Credits on His Past Films". Variety. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ "Netflix amends Elliot Page's name on all past credits". Special Broadcasting Service. 2020-12-08. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ Umbrella Academy [@UmbrellaAcad] (June 8, 2024). "2 more months until you get to see what these episode titles mean The Umbrella Academy's final season premieres August 8!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 9, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Umbrella Academy". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Murphy, J. Kim (February 15, 2024). "'The Umbrella Academy' Final Season Sets August Release Date on Netflix". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Paco Cabezas [@Paco_Cabezas] (March 28, 2023). "Lo hacemos oficial?... Lo hacemos oficial @UmbrellaAcad #FinalSeason" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Kide, Neville [@kidd_neville] (June 1, 2023). "And that's a wrap! Last day of the final season of The Umbrella Academy". Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Blackman, Steve [@steveblackmantv] (April 16, 2023). "Last line written… @umbrellaacad @netflix @darkhorsecomics #taketwo". Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Paco Cabezas [@Paco_Cabezas] (November 10, 2023). "La temporada final de @UmbrellaAcad de la que he rodado 3 episodios (incluido el Final FINAL 😬😜) se estrena en 2024 #Ganasde☂️" (Tweet). Retrieved November 10, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "The Umbrella Academy Season 4 "Would Be a Great Ending," Says EP". June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 25, 2022). "'The Umbrella Academy' Renewed For Fourth & Final Season By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Villei, Matt (2022-12-17). "'The Umbrella Academy' Showrunner Reveals Fourth & Final Season Will Only Have 6 Episodes". Collider. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (October 2, 2023). "Umbrella Academy confirms season 4 release window". DigitalSpy. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Lambe, Stacy (February 24, 2023). "Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Are Joining the Final Season of 'The Umbrella Academy' (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 24, 2023). "'The Umbrella Academy': Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally & David Cross Join Final Season Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (2022-11-22). "'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 Eyes February 2023 Filming Start". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 Officially Wraps Up Filming, Set for 2024 Release on Netflix". moviesr.net. Retrieved 2023-06-18.