The Boys Season 4, Episode 1 Verifies Neuman Took Gen V's Virus Source
The Boys Season 4 reveals that Victoria Neuman received the Supe virus for protection from Homelander, therefore directly tying to the demise of Gen V. One of the major turns in Gen V was on the disclosure that the Goldkin University was really a front for a facility called the Woods. Under the direction of Dr. Indira Shetty, the lab concentrated on creating a superhuman virus capable of eradicating all Supes worldwide. Neuman was able to find the only functional form of the Supe virus for unknown reasons while most of the institution was destroyed.
"The Ministry of Dirty Tricks" shows Neuman wants to deploy the virus as insurance against Homelander, having kept it a secret from him. Neuman clearly wants to get away from his control, even if Homelander is his friend today. It also makes sense as she is quite aware of the kind of terrible behavior he has done behind-scenes. Particularly considering her daughter as a possible victim of Homelander's violence, Neuman would desire a weapon to defend against him in case of crisis. She is not the only one though that is aware of the infection.
The first episode of The Boys Season 4 explores one of Gen V's Season 1 conclusion's biggest twists and might make Butcher more dangerous.
Season 4 of The Boys exposes just why Victoria Neuman was seeking the Supe Virus in Gen V. One of The Boys' most subtly dangerous characters, Victoria Neuman is portrayed as a politician. Neuman is a scheming Supe trying to gather more power than she could cause to cause heads to blow out with a concept. Thanks to her friendship with Homelander in the previous season, Neuman has confirmed her status as among The Boys' most sly characters.
Neuman in her transition from The Boys to Gen V grabbed the most powerful weapon from the lineup. But the reasons behind this decision are far more hidden than initially seem, therefore going forward she is a far more deadly wild card. Two of The Boys season 4's most vicious characters already know about Neuman's viral possession. Foreshadowing a dismal future for The Boys as it approaches its season 5 conclusion, the threat that played out in the original comics could be set up.
How Butcher Knows The Virus Is Too Weak To Stop Homelander?
The stinger, which exposed Butcher and Mallory investigating the Woods, exposed the true challenge of Gen V's season 1 ending. Butcher and Mallory have found the virus exists and might be a potent weapon against the Supers, as he tells Neuman in "Department of Dirty Tricks." Given the institution's plunge into anarchy in Gen V and with government help, the two would most likely be able to examine the study from Godolkin.
This most likely explains why Butcher knows the virus is strong but not strong enough to kill someone as strong as Homelander. Though in the near future the infection is still hazardous. From Homelander's allies to members of the Boys, Neuman most certainly has the ability to destroy any Supe who comes after her. Butcher's remark on the virus not being "yet" strong enough, however, implies he has some ideas on how to make it more dangerous and improve upon it.
The Boys Season 4 Uses the Virus to Establishes Butcher Using Himself
The Boys season 4 promos and Butcher's stated goal in the episode point to Butcher wanting to turn the virus on Homelander. Even if it meant spreading to those he loved, a generally decent guy like Butcher would be delighted to employ such kind of tool. This really reflects the end of The Boys' original comics, as Butcher followed a sinister path after gaining access to a weapon capable of ending anyone with Compound V in their system.
Although Butcher's knowledge of the virus suggests that he and Mallory might be creating their own variant, by the end of the episode the possible cooperation between Butcher and Neuman may have been obliterated. He might grab the virus from her, therefore wasting the few time he has left before Butcher's expected demise. Especially in a situation like The Boys where the morality is dubious, this is a terrible revelation. Though Neuman's reasons for acquiring the virus in Gen V make sense, The Boys could suffer fatal and extensive repercussions.
The Boys: Investigating the Moral Terrain
Inspired by the same-named comic book series, Eric Kripke developed the superhero/dark humor satire show The Boys. The show is set in a "what-if" universe in which celebrities with practically no consequences for their deeds are worshipped as gods. One squad of vigilantes headed by a vengeance-obsessed man called Billy Butcher will fight back against these super-charged "heroes" to present them for who they really are.
The audience loves the show and is quite excited about the continuous caustic comedy and story shocks in every season. The Boys has also gotten much favorable comments. The show's ability to creatively confront corruption, power, and the human condition is among the several factors influencing its popularity. Prime Video has The Boys accessible for viewing.
