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Soldier Boy died brutally in the fourth Boys Season finale. After Soldier Boy had a major part in the season and his background, goals, and possibility for atonement were underlined, this startling death followed. The events of the climax at last served to clarify Billy Butcher's powers—which are connected to Soldier Boy's Soldier Boy's passing, however, surprised me greatly since he was a character with great future seasons' worth of development potential.
Given Soldier Boy's death is a waste of build-up since he was a figure with a great lot of unexplored potential. The program devoted a lot of time over four seasons explaining Soldier Boy's background, abilities, and nuanced connection with Billy Butcher. The viewers discovered his background, his time as a supe, and his final metamorphosis into a vengeful, disturbed person.
Though unexpected, Soldier Boy's death in the end felt hurried and begged many unresolved concerns regarding his character and destiny. It also shortcuts any possibility for Soldier Boy to be more central in the series, including a possible redemption arc or a more nuanced examination of his character.
The destiny of The Boys depends much on Soldier Boy's passing in season 4 finale. His passing highlights the loss of a strong individual who would have been a great ally or adversary in the war against Homelander and Vought. It also begs issues regarding Billy Butcher's future powers and whether he will be able to control them devoid of Soldier Boy's influence.
Key events preceding Soldier Boy's murder included his struggle to reclaim his authority and his run---through with Homelander. After being dispatched on a mission that left him badly damaged and with diminished level of powers, Soldier Boy felt deceived by Vought. He searched for retribution for years, and in Season 4 he at last went back to Vought bearing a vengeance.
Soldier Boy proved his might and mercilessity over the season, wreaking havoc and ruin in his search of retribution. Still, he also displayed a sliver of his former self, bonded with Hughie and even considering a road to atonement. Homelander, trying to eradicate any possible dangers, assaulted and apparently killed Soldier Boy, leaving him stranded in space.
The Boys' future will probably be drastically changed by the passing of Soldier Boy. In terms of power dynamics and character development as well, his demise leaves a hole in the terrain of the program. The death of Soldier Boy might set off a power change since Homelander now has even more authority over the supe society. It also gets rid of a character who might have become a major player in the struggle against Vought.
Furthermore, Soldier Boy's passing can compound Billy Butcher's inner conflict with his own abilities. Already struggling with the possible implications of his abilities, the loss of Soldier Boy could cause him to feel alone and doubtful about his future.
Although Soldier Boy was the most prominent fatality in The Boys Season 4, several other characters perished as well. Among them, The Deep stands out as having lost his life at Hughie Campbell's hands. The demise of The Deep surprised everyone and underlined the show's readiness to cut off even apparently little characters. But The Deep's death's impact is debatable since he had already been mainly underused in past seasons.