How Exactly Did Ben Die in The Umbrella Academy? Number Six Incident, Explained

Even though some people find mysteries compelling, it's often frustrating when a TV show does something drastic and doesn't explain it in full detail. Especially when an entire show is built on all kinds of mysteries, like Netflix 's The Umbrella Academy.

Right now, the only hope viewers have for the show's fourth and final season is to wrap up the story nicely and give viewers at least some answers before saying goodbye for good. But before the show's final premiere on August 8, it's time to remember one of the biggest incidents that has been left with little to no answers.

What Happened to Ben in The Umbrella Academy?

Although fans are now speculating wildly about the cause of Ben's death, the truth we all know from the show is far from convincing: Number Six died on the mission where none of his siblings were there to save his life. That was the lesson they learned the hard way.

The most frustrating thing about Ben's death is that it is never discussed in the show. Not only do viewers never get to see any sort of flashback that would explain what happened to Number Six in the past, but the trauma the siblings shared is never really discussed out loud.

The inscription on Ben's statue has previously led fans to believe that he took his own life, hence their father's speech that none of them were heroes enough to save him. However, after the third season of the show, this theory became less popular and viewers found out that the death of Number Six is also known as the Jennifer incident.

Though still very mysterious, the Jennifer incident suggests that Ben may have sacrificed himself. Whether this is true or not, fans will find out in season 4, which is sure to shed more light on the events that took place. Fortunately, the long wait is almost over.

When Will The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Come Out?

The Umbrella Academy season 4 will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, August 8th. Although the show has consistently brought quality television to viewers' screens, the Hargreeves' mystical story will come to an end when this season is over.

So if you want to find out more about Ben's mysterious death and see where the show takes the other siblings, be sure to tune in to Netflix on August 8th to be the first to say goodbye to The Umbrella Academy.