'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 finally reveals the Jennifer connection you never saw coming

Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy' portrays Ben Hargreeves as dead in its first two seasons
PUBLISHED AUG 8, 2024
 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 finally sheds light on the connection between Ben Hargreeves and Jennifer Incident (@netflix)
'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 finally sheds light on the connection between Ben Hargreeves and Jennifer Incident (@netflix)

Contains spoilers and speculations for 'The Umbrella Academy'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The inexplicable death of Ben Hargreeves (Justin H Min) is one of the most perplexing mysteries that devoted fans of 'The Umbrella Academy' are often left wondering.

A lot transpired over the first three seasons, yet one question concerning Ben's death remains unanswered.

Though there were subtle hints that Ben died as a result of a 'Jennifer Incident,' nothing is known about the occurrence, and fans continue to wonder what the enigmatic Jennifer (Victoria Sawal) had to do with Ben's death.

So, the answer to this piercing question is ultimately disclosed in the fourth episode of the show, where superheroes not only discover how Ben died but also who killed him.

What is revealed about Jennifer in 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 Episode 4?

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Justin H Min as  Ben Hargreeves in a still from 'The Umbrella Academy' (@netflix)

At the end of the fourth episode of the show, Allison Hargreeves (Emmy Raver-Lampman), Luther Hargreeves (Tom Hopper), and Viktor Hargreeves (Elliot Page) uses Sir Reginald Hargreeves’s (Colm Feore) memory restoration machine to uncover the details of Ben's death on October 14th, 2004.

It was then revealed that Reginald had ordered the siblings to disrupt an arms dealer and destroy a weapon in a container, warning them not to open it.

However, Ben, who was left behind to plant explosives, hears noises inside the container and despite Reginald's instructions, he opens it and finds a young Jennifer.

When Ben reaches out to help Jennifer, their hands touch, causing a similar energy transfer as experienced in the present timeline.

Upon learning of Ben's disobedience from Luther, Reginald, shoots both Jennifer and Ben, killing them.

How will this new revelation impact Hargreeves siblings in  'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4?

The Hargreeves siblings must make a difficult decision in the final moments of 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 (@netflix)
The Hargreeves siblings must make a difficult decision in the final moments of 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 (@netflix)

The recently discovered truth regarding Ben and Jennifer's deaths is a watershed moment for the Hargreeves siblings.

Discovering that Ben defied Reginald's instructions to rescue Jennifer, only to be slain for it, will increase the siblings' disdain for their father.

With this newfound knowledge, the siblings will work hard to determine why Reginald murdered Ben, as well as why Reginald intended to kill Jennifer.

The knowledge of Ben's sacrifice, as well as their bond with Jennifer, may strengthen their commitment to avoid future catastrophes and seek justice for their lost brother.

How to stream 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4?

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To view the show on Netflix, you must have an exclusive subscription since the streaming service offers a number of packages based on your budget.

If you choose the Standard Plan with advertising, you may watch in full HD (1080p) for $6.99 per month.

The $15.49/month Standard Plan allows you to use one account on two screens at once and watch in 1080p/full HD. This bundle excludes ads.

The $22.99/month Premium Plan enables fans to watch 4K Ultra HD content with Dolby Atmos and HDR on up to four screens at once. 

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