Episode 7 of The Umbrella Academy's exhilarating third season opens in a dramatic flashback to 1953, with Lila parachuting into the heart of Berlin, 1989. Her mission: to assist in the historic tearing down of the Berlin Wall. Amidst the chaos, a mysterious briefcase, concealed within the solidified concrete, alludes to an enigmatic agenda. Simultaneously, a letter from The Handler arrives, lauding Lila's cunning yet cautioning her against trust in anyone.
Lila unleashes her pent-up emotions through a frenetic drum solo, her beats echoing her frustrations. In the background, Stan, ears muffled, witnesses this catharsis, his life temporarily upended as his mother flees with the band's bassist, leaving Lila to reluctantly babysit him. Ingeniously, Lila hatches a plan: an escape to America, where they'll wreak havoc on an old acquaintance.
Meanwhile, Reginald relentlessly torments Klaus, stuffing him into the trunk of his car with a maniacal glee, proclaiming they have work to accomplish. Allison languishes in despair, chain-smoking, while Luther frets over Viktor's impending rage upon learning of Harlan's true nature.
United in their determination to thwart the anomaly that threatens their existence, the siblings band together. Viktor, fueled by anger, storms in, only to be confronted by Allison's devastating revelation: Harlan was the architect of their parents' demise. Viktor sees it as retribution, and the two engage in a fierce confrontation. Allison unleashes a guttural shout that causes Viktor to wrack with uncontrollable coughing fits. "We should have left you in the basement," Allison croaks, her words laced with resentment, as Viktor retaliates with a fierce slap before fleeing.
Elsewhere, Reginald's "training" of Klaus takes a sinister turn, coaching him to return from the brink of death with increasing speed until he achieves the impossible: instantaneous resurrection. But the celebration is abruptly cut short by Reginald's sinister smile and chilling words: "Now you're ready!" Klaus hesitates, a sense of foreboding creeping in. "Ready for what?" he inquires, unaware of the dark path that lies ahead.
Reginald guides Klaus to that haunting mausoleum etched in his memories, where shadows of the past linger. With a gentle nudge, he urges Klaus to confront his demons and reclaim what was once lost. Words of encouragement pour forth from Reginald's lips, propelling Klaus into the heart of the graveyard, where a legion of spectral forms converges upon him. As they draw near, Klaus unleashes a thunderous shockwave, dispersing the phantoms like mist before dawn.
Meanwhile, at the Academy, the team unites in a symphony of abilities. Viktor summons a shimmering forcefield, only to have Sloane take the reins, harnessing her gravity-bending powers to compress the barrier into a formidable prison. Initial success belies the turmoil it stirs within Grace, who descends into the bowels of the basement, spewing cryptic prophecies and wielding a fiery flamethrower. Five, swift and decisive, teleports Grace to the main atrium, where he stops her menacing advance with a swift twist of her neck, safeguarding the others from harm.
In the depths of the basement, the orb seals itself, allowing Christopher, the enigmatic alien container, to encircle it, striving to contain its volatile energy. With the looming threat of the Kugelwave dissipated into nothingness, relief washes over them all, and a victorious celebration ensues—save for Allison, who remains absent from the jubilation.
Elsewhere, Lila confides in Diego, her voice laced with trepidation. She reveals her fears of impending motherhood, doubting her own abilities yet finding solace in Diego's paternal warmth with Stan. Her heart yearns for a family with him, and as Diego's smile warms her, he promises to consider her request before offering a reply.
In a separate corner, Fei, Christopher, and Ben conspire, their intentions at odds with the Umbrella Academy's fate. Fei harbors a deadly intent to eradicate them all, but Ben reveals a pact with Reginald, a revelation that sparks rebellion within their ranks. Yet, another calamity arises as the orb ruptures from Christopher's confines, consuming Fei in a maelstrom of destruction. The alien vessel shatters, unleashing chaos upon the Academy, the explosion so catastrophic that it engulfs the entire edifice, leaving nothing but ruins in its wake.
