Amid The Umbrella Academy season 4’s debut, viewers are wondering more about what, exactly, Diego Hargreeves’ (David Castañeda) powers are — and how the character’s abilities stack up. Created by Gerard Way, The Umbrella Academy follows the Hargreeves, seven adopted siblings who were not only all born on the same day but gifted (or cursed) with superhuman abilities. Some characters boast pretty straight-forward powers: Luther (Tom Hopper) has super-strength; Five (Aidan Gallagher) can jump through time and space; and Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman) can control minds and bend realities. However, other powers, like Diego’s, are more nebulous.

After the Hargreeves’ first outing, Klaus (Robert Sheehan), who can communicate with the dead, seems to have more complex and expansive powers, while Viktor (Elliot Page), who can convert sound waves into physical force, never even knew about his abilities as a while growing up. Initially,Diego is all about knives, which he throws with perfect accuracy, though that shifts by Umbrella Academy season 4. Interestingly, The Umbrella Academy season 2 and beyond showcase new sides to Diego’s abilities and provides some insight into how they really work, but, like other Umbrella Academy characters’ powers, Diego’s aren’t so clear-cut.

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In the source material, Diego is known as “The Kraken” for his ability to hold his breath indefinitely. Netflix’s adaptation of The Umbrella Academy differs from the comics by only retaining the aspects of Diego’s powers that are not only more visually interesting but capable of facilitating thrilling action sequences. Notably, Diego boasts a mild telekinetic ability, which allows him to curve the trajectory of moving objects, including knives. It’s this element of his power that ensures Diego almost never misses when throwing his weapon of choice, but it also allows him to manipulate the arc of other objects.

Of course, this doesn’t mean Diego is invulnerable.

Essentially, Diego curves the trajectory of either anything he throws or anything that’s sent his way by foes. In Umbrella Academy season 2’s ending, “The End of Something,” The Handler (Kate Walsh) arrives with a gun-toting army. Diego uses his powers to stop and, ultimately, redirect the bullets fired at the Hargreeves siblings. Of course, this doesn’t mean Diego is invulnerable. In season 1, Cha-Cha (Mary J. Blige) and Hazel (Cameron Britton) catch him off-guard, resulting in Diego taking a bullet to the arm. Without a doubt, Umbrella Academy‘s changes to Diego definitely improved his standing.

How Strong Diego Is Compared To The Other Hargreeves Siblings

After Season 3, Viktor & Klaus Seem To Be The Most Powerful Members Of The Umbrella Academy

The identity of Umbrella Academy‘s most powerful character has always been a hotly debated topic. Although the theory was never confirmed, some fans speculate that Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore) determined the order of the Umbrella Academy‘s members’ numbers based on how “useful” he deemed their powers. However, in the wake of Umbrella Academy season 3, Klaus uses his powers to resurrect himself, while Viktor, whose energy powers got a boost, has brought about the end of the world. Needless to say, Diego ranks well below Klaus and Viktor, but has powers comparable to an Umbrella Academy member like Luther.

While the first three seasons are already streaming on Netflix, The Umbrella Academy season 4 premieres on August 8, 2024.

After the Hargreeves’ first outing, Klaus (Robert Sheehan), who can communicate with the dead, seems to have more complex and expansive powers, while Viktor (Elliot Page), who can convert sound waves into physical force, never even knew about his abilities as a while growing up. Initially,Diego is all about knives, which he throws with perfect accuracy, though that shifts by Umbrella Academy season 4. Interestingly, The Umbrella Academy season 2 and beyond showcase new sides to Diego’s abilities and provides some insight into how they really work, but, like other Umbrella Academy characters’ powers, Diego’s aren’t so clear-cut.

The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Final Trailer

Play Video

Diego’s Umbrella Academy Power Explained

Umbrella Number Two Boasts A Very Specific Telekinetic Ability

In the source material, Diego is known as “The Kraken” for his ability to hold his breath indefinitely. Netflix’s adaptation of The Umbrella Academy differs from the comics by only retaining the aspects of Diego’s powers that are not only more visually interesting but capable of facilitating thrilling action sequences. Notably, Diego boasts a mild telekinetic ability, which allows him to curve the trajectory of moving objects, including knives. It’s this element of his power that ensures Diego almost never misses when throwing his weapon of choice, but it also allows him to manipulate the arc of other objects.

Of course, this doesn’t mean Diego is invulnerable.

Essentially, Diego curves the trajectory of either anything he throws or anything that’s sent his way by foes. In Umbrella Academy season 2’s ending, “The End of Something,” The Handler (Kate Walsh) arrives with a gun-toting army. Diego uses his powers to stop and, ultimately, redirect the bullets fired at the Hargreeves siblings. Of course, this doesn’t mean Diego is invulnerable. In season 1, Cha-Cha (Mary J. Blige) and Hazel (Cameron Britton) catch him off-guard, resulting in Diego taking a bullet to the arm. Without a doubt, Umbrella Academy‘s changes to Diego definitely improved his standing.