The Boys Incorporates Season 4 Finale Real Congress Footage
In their fourth season, the well-known superhero series The Boys—known for its parodies of real-world events—has elevated their parodies to a new degree. Real congressional footage permeates the season finale, in which Homelander takes over the United States via his political agent, Steven Calhoun.
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost Notes Real Film Use
Maxwell also US Congressman Alejandro Frost was fast to draw attention to the usage of actual House of Representatives footage in a scene capturing the congressional response to Homelander's authority grab. Frost expressed his astonishment on Twitter, pointing out that he was just seconds away from being on camera.
The Show's Increasingly Pointed Parodies
The Boys has always been well-known for its satirical approach of addressing government policies and actual businesses. Clearly parodies Disney, Marvel Studios, and DC Comics, Vought International, the fictional company running the superheroes, is With Tek Knight mirroring Batman, Web-Weaver inspired by Spider-Man, and Homelander acting as a satirical take on Superman, the show's characters are frequently parodies of well-known superheroes.
The Boys has grown ever more politically charged in recent seasons. Victoria Neuman's arrival, a character with mental control over others, has elevated the political sphere to front stage. With Homelander trying to reverse the election results, Season 4's finale took a satirical approach on the Capitol riot on January 6th. The show's eagerness to directly parodies real-world events has become more evident, thus using actual congressional footage seems like logical next step.
Advantages of utilizing real footage
Using actual congressional footage for The Boys season 4 finale was probably a calculated move. The show made advantage of already-existing footage instead of devoting time and money to replicate a scene including hundreds of extras. This enables a more real and economical approach, particularly as the political satire of the show gains more weight.
The Boys' Affect on Popular Culture
Audiences have connected with The Boys for its dark humor, social commentary, and uncompromising investigation of power and corruption. Real-world events and characters used in the show are evidence of its capacity to interact with modern concerns in an interesting and provocative manner. Viewers should expect even more politically charged material and maybe more usage of real footage as The Boys starts its last season.
About The Boys
Based on the same-named comic series, Eric Kripke developed the superhero/dark comedy satire series The Boys. The world in which the show is set is one in which gods and superheroes—often abusing their authority—are celebrities. Billy Butcher leads a group of vigilantes rebounding against these "heroes" to reveal their actual nature.
