The Umbrella Academy: What Does The Ending Really Mean?

3. Ben Could Return

Umbrella Academy Ben
Netflix

Like with Vanya, Klaus' powers take a huge leap forward in the finale when, with his family under attack, he's able to make Ben physically manifest in the real world, using his powers to defeat the Commission's gunslingers.

That alone is impressive, but it's further complicated by the ending. When all of the Academy link hands and time travel, they de-age - and in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, so too does Ben.

What does this mean? Is it simply because he's still a manifestation of Klaus' powers, thus the link works on him? Or does it mean that there's actually a chance to bring him back from the dead, which could be the ultimate endpoint of Klaus' abilities?

Advertisement
Contributor
Contributor

NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.