The Umbrella Academy
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I spent most of Jean and Gene wondering why the episode was called Jean and Gene.
We begin in the Umbrellas collective hangover haze on the morning after Ben dosed them with marigold.
Of course, not everyone is happy to have their old, superpowered life back.
Everyone needs to puke or pee or both.
Diego refuses to pull over because theyre making such good time.
Baby Shark is stuck in the tape deck on a loop.
Even Viktor, so wary of using his restored powers, finally snaps, shattering the vans windows.
By the time the Umbrellas arrive in New Grumpson, everyone is ready for a breather.
But if she does turn out to be a friendly face, shes the only one in New Grumpson.
Now in its fourth season,The Umbrella Academyknows how to stage a good fight scene.
The Umbrellas havent just regained their superpowers; theyve picked up some new ones.
Luthers skin is tough enough that he can serve as a human shield, blocking dozens of bullets.
Diego can pull bullets out of the air and fire them, Magneto-like, back at his adversaries.
Say hello to another honorary inductee into the Umbrella Academy.
(On this show, even minor characters tend not to stay un-superpowered forever.)
Looks like another rescue mission might be in order.
Everybodys had a rough couple of years.
Whats so special about you?
Did COVID happen in the Umbrella-verse?
First good, understated Diego gag: He really didnt recognize Five just because of the creepy mustache?
Not a single Umbrella noticed the sake was inexplicably glowing gold before they downed the shot?
More holiday tunes to round out your Christmas-in-AugustUmbrella Academyplaylist: Jingle Bell Rock and The Carol of the Bells.
