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The Umbrella Academy Season 4 dropped on August 8th on Netflix. It comprises six episodes and binds the Hargreeves siblings together one last time. It picks up with the siblings stuck in another timeline, powerless and trying to lead ordinary lives like any other human.
Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy gave the audience drama, action, and supernatural elements; however, it missed out on a range of emotional and narrative depths according to some viewers.
This article explores five deleted scenes from The Umbrella Academy season 4 that were left out but could have immeasurably enhanced the show, presenting a much deeper insight into key characters and pivotal moments that were cut for various reasons.
These deleted scenes of The Umbrella Academy season 4 range from Klaus' more heartfelt thoughts on his sobriety to intense moments of horror and personal struggle, constructing more nuanced understandings of the characters' journeys.
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Five deleted scenes from The Umbrella Academy season 4
1) Klaus at Kid's Fun Palace
In a deleted scene where Klaus is standing and talking to Lila's family at Kid's Fun Palace, he tells them all about what happened with the siblings since the previous episodes, like how Luther had started dancing at a strip club, Ben had moved on, and Allison had gotten her daughter back.
The scene then turns personal as Klaus gets involved in a conversation with Five while talking about his sobriety. He tells Five that he had been sober for three years, come January 15. This adds detail to Klaus's path to sobriety and familial relationships, providing more emotional depth that would be integral for the character.
2) The Cleanse
This deleted scene shows Jennifer with a strong stomachache while Ben informs her about the Keepers gathering outside the building. He reassures her everything will be okay but it's almost too late. Victor enters with an offer to help, but Ben, speaking with a voice that is not his, declines help from Victor.
Culminating with them looking into a mirror, the scene shows them looking into the future and the grotesque forms in the original timeline—young Ben and Jennifer before their deaths. This increases their case's horror and desperation. What has already started building dramatic tension adds another layer to explore their fears of becoming monstrous versions of themselves.
3) Klaus mumbling on a busy street
In the scene, Klaus is walking down a busy street, mumbling to himself when a ghost inadvertently walks through him, resulting in such contradictory statements from Klaus as "I hate all of you" again and again.
This moment gives an idea about Klaus's psychological state and his relation to the spirit world. It sets a focus on the internal conflict of his interactions with ghosts, showing much more vulnerability in trouble.
4) Luther and Diego backstage at the Ballroom Strip Club
Luther and Diego are backstage at a strip club. Luther is lending his clothes to Diego, who is excited about the upcoming mission. Luther confesses that he regrets not being a better leader and feels guilty for compelling Ben to the Jennifer Mission in the original timeline.
He also reflects on his failure to stand up for himself against their father, and he was unable to defend Sloane. Diego tells him he is a good person, and that it is not too late to save Ben. It gives him a glimpse of hope, redemption, and a sense of atonement. The scene would have added emotional depth to the character of Luther and his inner turmoil and Diego's supportive role in the same.
5) Klaus in AA
Klaus goes into an AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting and finds out it has been cancelled. He argues with the organizer, stating that even if one person comes, then it is not technically cancelled. Klaus continues to tell a very personal story regarding his feeling of powerlessness, alluding to a terrible experience he had been buried alive, along with some of his fears and dependencies.
He brazenly introduces himself and his many addictions—love and sex being two of them. It would have been such an intimate scene: Klaus's struggle with addiction and how he overcomes it would have come full circle in that powerful, emotional portrayal of the struggles he faces.
Each of these deleted scenes from The Umbrella Academy season 4 massively contributes to character development and emotional depth. These scenes would add layers of emotional and narrative depth to The Umbrella Academy season 4, some of the shortfalls that people noted in the season while giving a richer viewing experience if included.
