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In the thrilling season finale of "The Boys," Homelander takes over the United States under a martial law government, so attaining a fresh degree of power. The actor playing the threatening Homelander, Antony Starr, shows his clever addition to the legendary scene of the finale, so preparing the ground for an exciting season five.
The season finale highlighted Homelander's merciless ambition, leading to a scene whereby he takes over the power of the recently appointed President Steven Calhoun. In an interview with Vulture, Starr revealed how his perceptive recommendation greatly changed this key moment. Homelander was originally supposed to just watch from the sidelines, but Starr saw a chance for his ego and need for control to really blossom.
"Originally, I was simply observing from the sidelines doing nothing. I suppose the camera would have pushed past Calhoun onto me, showing me just contentedly smiling. But my instinct was Calhoun is a bought-and-paid-for puppet, and Homelander's ego will demand that he be front and centre. "Here's really what's going to happen," I told Eric. "Mate, it's so in character for Homie to shuffle that guy out of the way and go." Eric ran with that quite fast. Just the physicality of coming in, interrupting, and pushing him out of the way says it all, even if we heard hardly of what he said."
Starr's concept not only confirmed Homelander's nature but also set the foundation for the next season. With Homelander's power now confirmed, "The Boys" have a difficult mission in season 5: they must destroy a fascist government and subdue a despot driven by homelander's narcissism.
"The heroes are down and out and it looks like they have failed, almost as if the second act in a movie is ending. I had to project Homelander the fascist, the narcissist, the piece's villain, winning, has won. As we enter season five, it is set up for the Boys to fight back and scratch. Ultimately, the show centers on vigilantes attempting to eradicate the evil—what is it in Star Wars? They are who?"
The world enters a new period of uncertainty and anxiety as Homelander now essentially in charge of the United States takes over. Homelander's rule is marked by a total contempt for the law, so endangering "The Boys".
Homelander's disrespect of the CIA's authority introduces still another level of complication into the matter. Since the government itself is now under his authority, he no longer has to be aware of CIA repercussions. The seizure of Hughie, Frenchie, Kimiko, and Mother's Milk emphasizes even more the weight of Homelander's ability; only Starlight and Butcher will be able to negotiate this dangerous terrain.
Although Homelander's merciless ambition is clear-cut, his ascent in power cannot be ascribed just to his own deeds. Homelander's ascension was orchestrated in great part by the sly and manipulative Sage. Her plan, though, is far from finished. Beyond the United States, Sage's subtle agenda may cause a worldwide threat.
As "The Boys" band against the tyranny that has engulfed the planet, Season 5 promises an exciting confrontation. Now, as "The Boys" confront their toughest obstacle yet, the fate of the planet rests preconditionally. The struggle for freedom is far from finished under Homelander and Sage leading this new period of tyranny. The planet cannot hope to recover its autonomy until these strong enemies are defeated.