'The Umbrella Academy' theory explained: Why Luther was really on the moon
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Hargreeves siblings are gearing up for another crazy time and space adventure as fourth and final season of 'The Umbrella Academy' is all set to make its grand premiere on Netflix on Thursday August 8, 2024.
Based on the same-named comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, the superhero series follows a dysfunctional family of adopted siblings, each with unique powers, as they gather to unravel the mystery of their father's murder and avoid an approaching catastrophe.
In season one of the the show, Number One, aka Luther Hargreeves (Tom Hopper), is seen living a lonely and dull existence in a caravan on the moon.
The news of Sir Reginald Hargreeves's (Colm Feore) death sends him back to Earth, prompting him to reconsider his commitment and purpose but the reason behind his moon adventure is a heavily discusses topic in three seasons of the show.
Why Luther Hargreeves was sent to the moon in 'The Umbrella Academy'?
Reginald took advantage of Luther's unshakeable dedication by sending him on a lone expedition to the moon without revealing its objective.
Luther carefully produced reports and gathered samples, certain that he was protecting against an extraterrestrial menace.
However, Luther realises that his reports were never examined and were kept in his father's office.
Later, the talking chimpanzee and the butler Phinneus Pogo (Adam Godley) explain that, following Luther's injury and subsequent change, Reginald devised the lunar trip to give him a purpose, leaving him devastated as he realises that his father merely wanted him out of the way.
What was revealed about Luther Hargreeves's moon shenangians in 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 3?
In the Sparrow timeline, Luther confronts his father Reginald over his moon expedition in 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 3. Reginald discloses that the expedition had a specific objective: protecting 'the utmost valuable entity in the cosmos.'
Flashbacks reveal that Luther was unwittingly safeguarding a cryogenic cell housing Abigail Hargreeves (Liisa Repo-Martell), the spouse of Reginald.
The need for protection probably originated from the potential dangers presented by Reginald's adversaries, as mentioned in Season 2.
Pogo's assertion that the voyage's objective was to provide Luther with a sense of purpose may have been partially accurate, either due to his lack of knowledge about Abigail or his ongoing efforts to hide Reginald's secrets.
What significance will Luther Hargreeves's moon expidition have in 'The Umbrella Academy' Final Season?
The final season could dive further into the complete truth regarding the moon expedition and its ultimate purpose. Luther's discoveries about sheltering Abigail may lead to further revelations about Reginald's motives and secrets.
As previously revealed in the Season 3 finale, the actual objective of the superhero siblings was to enter Oblivion and power up a universal reset machine that Reginald intended to use to revive his wife, Abigail.
While this may initially appear to be a personal goal, it may also indicate that by rescuing Abigail, the team may be saving the world in ways they don't fully understand.
How to stream 'The Umbrella Academy' final season?
To view the episode on Netflix, you must have an exclusive membership, since the streaming service provides a number of packages depending on your budget.
The Standard Plan with advertising requires a monthly membership of $6.99 and includes full HD (1080p) streaming
The Standard Plan, which does not contain advertisements, costs $15.49 per month and enables you to use one account on two screens at once while streaming in 1080p/full HD resolution.
With the $22.99/month Premium Plan, customers may watch content on up to four screens simultaneously in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos and HDR.
'The Umbrella Academy' final season trailer