Episode 97: Umbrella Academy Produced by Relevant to Our Interests Hosts: John R. Belliston and Frank Shaw Scripting by: Frank Shaw Edited by: Frank Shaw Graphic Design by: Nathan Newell and Frank Shaw Intro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw Outro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw

Frank and John are excited to talk about the original series on Netflix: The Umbrella Academy. Frank gives a very brief run down on the plot. Then Frank goes over each of the major characters and the actors that play them, while John and he discuss performances, who their favorites are and the various powers the characters have. The guys then talk about how the characters interact with each other: Allison reaching out to Vanya. Luthor and Diego's rivalry. Klaus and Diego's relationship, which is odd given their personality conflict. Klaus and Ben's relationship, given that Ben is dead and only Klaus can talk to him, but only if he's nearly sober (or completely sober). How Number Five views the rest of the group as being naive and rather stupid while he goes about his task in trying to prevent the impending Apocalypse. Then they discuss how Hazel and Cha-Cha show one dynamic of every workplace: The jaded lifer versus the enthusiastic lifer. They then discuss the ending in a bit more depth, including the other siblings treatment of Vanya after they discover her powers. Frank and John hypothesis how much of the future Sir Reginald may have known, as he committed suicide in order to bring the academy back together. As well as how their reunion led directly to the Apocalypse. It's onto themes, very briefly, including the family dynamic, and changing the future or the out come of the future. There's a lot going on with the themes with this series, and the guys don't even scratch the surface this episode. Then Frank talks briefly about the comics and John talks fan theories about the next season. After all that, they give their final thoughts.

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