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Summary After learning the truth about Jennifer, the crew sets out to find her and Ben. Klaus hustles to escape his plight. Five and Lila try to change the past. Our Take A middling hour that mostly runs in place…

Summary The group splits up to find Jennifer. Later on, they pay Reginald a visit, confronting memories that hold critical clues to their mission. Our Take A slower, moodier hour that finally gives Jennifer some real screen time, and the…

Summary With their powers restored, the gang embarks on a mission to find Sy Grossman’s daughter. But they soon encounter hostility in a seemingly quaint town. Our Take A fun setup episode that leans into small-town weirdness, and the mystery…

Summary The family teams up to find a kidnapped Viktor while attempting to adjust to normal life. Lila and Five probe a mysterious group called the Keepers. Our Take A solid table-setter that leans hard on the awkward-family-reunion comedy, which…

Summary Shaken, the family confronts the deadly mysteries of the Hotel Oblivion, and the growing suspicion that their mission is not what it seems. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Reginald goes all out to convince the children to sign on to his plan. Five tries to recover a drunken memory. Allison has a change of heart. Our Take A mostly table-setting hour that leans hard on Reginald’s charm…

Summary With the universe collapsing around them, the gang gathers for a day of romance, awkwardness and debauchery at the Hotel Obsidian. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary In 1989, Lila digs up one of her mother’s secrets. The families join forces to fight the Kugelblitz. Reginald teaches Klaus to harness his powers. Our Take This is a solid middle-tier episode that splits its time between Klaus…

Summary Five chases down Pogo, Viktor and Harlan attempt a transfer of powers, and Diego and Lila venture beyond the wall of the White Buffalo Suite. Our Take A middling hour that mostly exists to move pieces around, though the…

Summary Klaus’s relationship with death proves more complicated than anyone knew. Viktor finally learns what happened to the Umbrellas’ mothers. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Umbrella Academy works.