Netflix 'The Umbrella Academy' showrunner confirms season 4 contains 6 episodes

Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, has confirmed that season 4 will only consist of six episodes.

It was previously announced in August that the show would be renewed for one final season, with The Umbrella Academy's writers stating that it had always been the plan to make the show a four-season series. 

The title for season 4 premiered episode was revealed in November "The Unbearable Tragedy of Getting What You Want."

On Twitter, Steve Blackman revealed that, unlike the previous seasons of The Umbrella Academy which were based on ten episodes, season 4 will only have six episodes. 

Despite season 4's shorter length, Blackman affirms that the episodes will be great and says that fans will also love them. 

The Umbrella Academy concluded in season 3 on a massive cliffhanger, and season 4 has a lot to unpack in six episodes.