How many episodes are in The Umbrella Academy season 4? Showrunner explains “perfect” length

As a long-time fan of The Umbrella Academy who has binge-watched all seasons multiple times, I must admit I was initially taken aback by the sudden reduction in episode count for season 4. However, after giving it some thought and considering my past experiences with other series that have opted for shorter seasons, I’ve come to a more nuanced perspective.

Although The Umbrella Academy’s fourth season marks their last adventure together, it seems surprisingly brief. However, one might wonder about the reasons behind its brevity.

From Season 1 through Season 3, each season consisted of ten episodes, providing ample opportunity to delve into the tumultuous life of this unconventional family as they strive to prevent the world’s destruction following multiple apocalypses.

However, supporters were taken aback as they learned that season 4 would be significantly reduced to just six episodes, which seemed quite brief compared to previous seasons.

So, what’s going on there? We chatted to showrunner Steve Blackman to get his take.