Why won’t season 5 of The Umbrella Academy see the light of day?
Fans of quirky superheroes and time travel are in mourning. The fourth season of The Umbrella Academy, recently posted online on Netflix, marks the end of this cult series. But why stop there? An end planned from the start Contrary to what one might think, ending the series is not a decision made in haste. Steve Blackman, the showrunner, had planned from the start that the story would take place over four seasons. This approach made it possible to build a coherent narrative arc, without unnecessarily stretching the plot. A respect for the original work The Umbrella Academy is adapted from the comics of Gerard Way. By limiting the number of seasons, the creators were able to remain faithful to the spirit of the source work, while adding their personal touch. Tensions behind the scenes Although the end of the series was planned, rumors of behind-the-scenes tensions circulated. Some sources mention a problematic behavior on the part of the showrunner, which could have…
