The Umbrella Academy Season 4: Who Are Gene and Jean Thibedeau? Characters Explored

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As a lifestyle expert with a penchant for captivating narratives and complex characters, I must say that The Umbrella Academy has truly outdone itself with its diverse and intriguing villains. Season 4’s introduction of Gene and Jean Thibedeau, also known as the Keepers, adds another layer to the show’s unique storytelling.

Netflix series The Umbrella Academy introduces an assortment of intriguing antagonists, including Sir Reginald Hargreeves, Viktor (previously Vanya), Allison, and the duo of the Temps Commission and Handler. In the fourth season, new adversaries known as The Keepers emerge, creating chaos with a concealed purpose behind their aggression. The varied villains in this show add depth to its engaging and unconventional narrative.

Who are Gene and Jean Thibedeau?

Gene Thibedeau along with his spouse Jean run a mysterious group known as The Keepers, currently under scrutiny by Lila and Five for the CIA. They delve into the concept of the Umbrella Effect, which they interpret as a chain of incidents from past seasons. According to The Keepers, this is a spillover from previous realities, as every season concluded with an apocalypse.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: In my exploration of alternate realities, I’ve been gathering peculiar items such as antiquities, playthings, and vintage VHS tapes. My friends often mock me for my obsession with memories that seem to bleed into the present and awaken people in a staged world. Some of us even suffer from disturbing dreams about our past lives. The Thibedeaus went so far as to eliminate a dealer to secure proof for a barn we own, hoping it would shed light on this enigmatic timeline.

The museum is a tribute to the past, offering insights and exhibits about the Umbrella Academy as depicted in Season 1, focusing particularly on their childhood years under Reginald’s tutelage. It also delves into the intriguing Jennifer Incident, a pivotal moment where Ben lost his life. This museum serves to highlight the enigmatic relationship between Ben and Jennifer, fueling the speculation that Jennifer holds the power to restore reality to its original, natural state.

What is The Umbrella Academy’s cleanse?

1. It was the Thibedeaus who stumbled upon Jennifer in a colossal squid, intending to use her for a process known as the Cleanse. They found her hidden in a fictitious town named New Grumpson, which turned out to be backed by the latest Reginald. Eventually, the Hargreeves clan uncovered that this town was built with funds from the new Reginald. In a surprise attack, the Thibedeaus confronted the siblings, and it was later revealed that the confinement was meant for their protection.

Reginald desired Jennifer to be isolated from public life, unaware that the Thibedeaus were becoming increasingly active. Eventually, they snatched Jennifer and confined her in a barn. They kept her there, hoping to stimulate memories and set off The Cleanse – a process they weren’t fully aware of. This peculiar behavior is amusing for some educators who enjoy dancing in their free time, ironically enough.

Unaware of Ben’s relationship with Jennifer, The Keepers inadvertently damage her barn. Ben saves her and escapes, causing The Keepers to frantically search for her. They enlist CIA agents and their own militia to eliminate the Hargreeves siblings, fearing that any interference could jeopardize their Cleanse operation.

In a world of deception, the Freedom-Seekers yearn for liberation, using relentless force as their means. They rally their troops, yet aid comes from Sy Grossman – the one who spurred the twins to confront Jennifer. It is Sy who reactivates the twins to clash with the Freedom-Seekers, underscoring the growing animosity between the siblings and the Freedom-Seekers.

Gene and Jene Thibedeau are brutally killed off 

In disguise as a cult member, Sy sketches out their strategy to keep Ben with Jennifer while keeping Reginald away from his responsibilities. The scheme involves instigating the end of days, which they intend to do by leaving undisturbed certain substances – Ben’s marigold and Jennifer’s durango – created by Reginald and his wife Abigail.

In this revised scenario, some mysterious substances are maintaining the attraction between Ben and Jennifer, causing them an unusual virus. Eventually, Gene and Jean locate them, employing their group to obstruct law enforcement, protesters, and the Academy. The outcome seems inevitable. Stunningly, Sy slays Gene and assumes his guise. His intention is to hasten the Purge. He dismisses peace talks from Reginald’s squad, as they are keen on recovering Ben, notably a Viktor who was once rescued by Season 2’s Ben.

In The Umbrella Academy’s final episode, Jean becomes suspicious that something isn’t right about her husband. This suspicion leads to Gene falsely killing Jean and inciting his followers to resist. The Cleanse is approaching. By making Sy appear as a false prophet, the show takes on a Biblical tone. He used the Thibedeaus as pieces in a game, leveraging their resources and influence. Similarly, he controlled the Hargreeves siblings. In the end, it’s revealed that Sy is actually Abigail disguised.

The Thibedeaus are the antithesis to the Hargreeves

Abigail intends to correct the corrupt situation she and Reginald find themselves in by enlisting the Thibedeaus as her allies. They are vulnerable and easily swayed, uninformed about the repercussions of their decisions. The explosion, however, is not the joyous outcome they anticipated; instead, it transforms Ben and Jennifer into a colossal monster, leading to a agonizing demise rather than the blissful release they initially believed in.

The Thibedeaus stand out for their clear communication and shared goals, which sets them apart from Reginald and Abigail who seem to lack open dialogue and harbor secrets. Interestingly, Abigail resorts to disguising herself to bring Ben and Jennifer closer, a move that ultimately leads them to find comfort even in the face of death, as they decide to let the monster end their lives together, despite their individual hardships.

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2024-08-14 12:55