Five and the Vending Machine

Five has been through a lot to put it lightly. So much so that letting him be the one cast member that swears in the whole show, is a gift in itself. Especially when he's about to go murder a whole group of people and all he wants is a candy bar. He deserves to say fuck.

Luther acknowledging his part in the apocalypse

Honestly, I didn't like Luther in the first season. I thought he was whiny, rash, and too loyal to Reginald. There was a LOT of hate for him on the internet. However, this season kind of redeemed him! The scenes where he acknowledges his part in the apocalypse and how he was at fault are some really good character arc writing. He still tends to cling to father figures in his life, but he realizes that Reginald wasn't a good person. We love growth in this household.

Vanya's Storyline

Holy hell, the fact that we got to see what Vanya's personality would be like without the pills and Allison's rumor AND get to see her fall in love with a woman? Amazing. Poetic cinema. Vanya's relationship with Leonard wasn't real and for her to try and get a chance to be happy and in love for real after years of being in pain? *Chef's kiss* Of course it's Umbrella Academy, and the siblings can't ever seem to get a chance to be normal and happy, but Vanya came real close.

Allison's Storyline

Even though this season was filmed and written a year ago, Allison's storyline is more relevant than ever. The writers could have glossed over the rampant racism of the 60s, but they chose to be as authentic as possible, and the season was released in the middle of the Black Lives Matter Movement, showing to TUA viewers that the fight has been going on for a long time and will go on. Episode 3 really highlights that point and reflects the deep seated racism that is still prominent today.

Family Bonding Moments

Okay, the biggest thing I had a problem with in Season 1 was that almost none of them acted like they were siblings! Allison was trying with Vanya, Ben and Klaus had the most sibling vibe, but besides that, nothing. So, I was screaming at every family moment on screen. I can't talk about all of them, so I'm going to make a list.

• Allison calling out Diego for not saying hi and "Hi Allison"
• Klaus and Allison running to each other at the mansion
• Klaus, Allison, and Vanya in the hair salon
• Five and Luther while meeting Five's past self
• Five and Pogo *crying*
• Luther and Diego having one brain cell i.e. Olga Foroga
• Team Zero
• Five doing whatever it takes to protect his family
• Diego and Ben finally talking for the first time in years
• Ben and Vanya *sobbing*
• Luther protecting Allison and Klaus from bullets
• Diego making sure to introduce himself to Allison's husband
• The last episode where they all get in the car to be there for Vanya