Unveiling The Umbrella Academy Secrets: The Truth About Ben's Death
The Umbrella Academy's fourth season wrapped up with major twists, and finally offered those answers everyone's been asking: what really happened to Ben Hargreeves and who is the Jennifer he's so linked to? For three seasons, the Umbrella Academy has alluded to this 'Jennifer incident,' which was ultimately tied to how their brother died in the original timeline. And the answer is, it's tragic, and it involves the Hargreeves father.
This revelation comes out after the Hargreeves regain their lost memories thanks to their adoptive dad in the current timeline! Turns out, that time when they got a message to find a "weapon" in Moldova? It was Ben who tried to save Jennifer! But, their dad popped up out of nowhere and shot them both!
How Was the Memory of Ben's Death Erased?
After Ben's death, everyone started forgetting how he really passed away. No one really knew the truth! Turns out their original father Reginald, played a key part in memory manipulation to keep his own little scheme a secret. He didn't just erase memories, he used a real life governmental program from the '60s. Think brainwashing and all that science stuff.
Luckily for us, it's Reginald (in the current timeline) who figures out what the heck went down! Reginald returns everyone's memories with his expertise. This revelation helps reveal why they couldn’t remember their brother’s last moments! I think a whole lot of us felt like we were in the dark about this particular part of The Umbrella Academy saga.
Jennifer - The Hidden Truth Behind Ben's Death
But why is the Jennifer Incident such a big deal, you ask? Turns out Jennifer’s kinda like the “opposite” of the Hargreeves! The story goes that she is basically a blend of this thing called 'durango' and that 'marigold' which is what gives the Hargreeves those awesome abilities.
Jennifer’s element is so reactive, if they come too close, BAM, the world goes kaput. We can tell those powers create a powerful, almost volcanic energy - think catastrophic-level consequences! If this weren't a crazy show full of insane superhero stuff, we’d probably think it's some out there science fiction plot!
Sparrow Academy Vs. The Umbrella Academy
So, let's address the biggest elephant in the room: if it's true that only The Umbrella Academy’s Ben gets killed off, but those in the Sparrow Academy are still around, how did Sparrow Ben even survive, since Jennifer would've wiped him out too? The truth about all those alternate timelines just gets more twisted with this explanation. You see, The Umbrella Academy’s Ben was the kindhearted one who tried to help Jennifer - the Sparrow Ben? Well, we see him later on in The Umbrella Academy Season 3 drawing a picture of her as a grown-up in his room! So… did he get the "memory wipe" too?
But hey, at least they are getting to explore different interpretations of those "parallel universe" Bens, right? What a huge part of the Umbrella Academy series, seeing how their powers evolve with those slightly-changed alternate selves!
Where is The Umbrella Academy Going Next?
The Umbrella Academy, now in the fourth season, has already gotten those huge twists! And those last few minutes? Well, you can bet those are only a setup for another big saga that’ll come in future seasons.
There's so much up in the air - everyone wants to know who'll stick around in those final episodes! The Hargreeves definitely took some massive hits, but those storylines are still not over! Who would have thought that Jennifer was so powerful she'd influence those whole timelines like a dominos game? The only way to see what those next big turns are is by watching the upcoming seasons!
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