The shocking cliffhanger in the fourth boys' season sets the scene for season five.
The Boys season 4 finale was an exciting, action-packed hour of television full of startling turns that prepared the ground for a season 5 explosion. It delivered on the promises promised at the start of the season, even though it did not avoid all the sloppier impulses of the show. The last episode examined the intricate relationships among Homelander, Butcher, Ryan, and Starlight, delivering a violent climax that kept viewers on the tip of their seats.
Coup by Homelander and the Emergence of Supe Power
The master plan of Homelander and Sister Sage to seize control of the U.S. government was set in motion during the finale; Homelander essentially became the shadow President. Homelander's manipulation of events resulted in an unexpected climax whereby he seized control of the government, so launching a new era of Supe power and rendering The Boys in a vulnerable state.
The Descent of Butcher into Darkness
Butcher's plunge into villainy in the season finale as he totally embraces his darker impulses is Driven by his relentless hate of Homelander, he does heinous acts of violence that solidly place him on the side of evil. One of the most shocking events of the season, his confrontation with Victoria Neuman exposed the degree of his wrath and readiness to do all necessary to eliminate Homelander.
Butcher's Development: A Boys Turning Point
For The Boys, Butcher's development from a morally dubious anti-hero to a full-fledged villain marks a major turning point. This change in his character arc begs issues about moral limits and the extent one would go to in the name of justice. The season finale implies that for the Boys, the boundaries between good and evil are blurring more and viewers are left wondering about their future and how they will face the rising Homelander and his government threat.
The Future of Hughie and Starlight
Since Starlight gets caught in the middle of Homelander's power grab, her ending in the finale is unknown. The last episode saw Starlight struggle with her own identity and her part in the campaign against Homelander. Showing her dedication to pursue justice and defend the innocent, she was instrumental in the scheme to foil Homelander's coup. Her future is still unknown though since Homelander's army captures her. As Hughie works through the fallout from his father's passing, his fragility became clear. Along with the other Boys, he was taken prisoner and left in dire circumstances.
Ryan's Growing Challenge
Emphasizing Ryan's great power and his possibility to become either a force for good or evil, the finale focused on his complicated relationship with Butcher and Homelander. Ryan's relationship to his adopted father Butcher and his birth father grew more intense in the finale, sending young Supe on an emotional rollercoaster. The question of whether he will finally choose to side with Homelander or Butcher drives the next season since his raw force and wild nature pose a serious threat.
Season 4 of The Boys: a Show's turning point
In many respects, the Boys season 4 marks a turning point for the show. It explores the sinister side of the superhero universe and highlights system corruption and manipulation. Particularly the season finale prepares the ground for an exciting and erratic season five in which The Boys' fate rests in question. The Boys is a critique of the mindless devotion to power and the results of unbridled ambition as a reflection on our society. The last episode raises a lot of issues for viewers regarding the Boys' future and Homelander's hand-held destiny of the world. Can the boys go past the apparently insurmount challenges against them? Only time will define things.
