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Action abound and The Boys season 4 finale is full of turns and surprises. Still, fans of Eric Kripke's earlier series, Supernatural, will find a pleasing nod to the show they know and enjoy amid the anarchy.
Jim Beaver plays President Robert Singer in The Boys, the adored Bobby Singer in Supernatural. And, as any committed Supernatural enthusiast would know, Beaver's performance features other Easter eggs besides his character name.
The iconic phrases of Bobby Singer
Dealing with the lethal Supe sent to kill him, President Singer delivers two famous lines from Bobby Singer: "idjit" and "balls". Bobby Singer is known to have used these lines often in Supernatural, and it's a great detail for viewers to notice.
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The name of the character even pays a lighthearted homage to Supernatural. Beaver portrays Robert Singer in The Boys, while he was Bobby Singer in Supernatural. Bobby is sometimes a nickname for Robert, thus this alludes subtly to Beaver's past job. Though little, it's a nice reminder of Kripke's relationship to both shows.
The Boys and Supernatural have much more in common than only Eric Kripke as their creator. Several actors have starred in both shows, and the two series even have similar moral, power, and the results of unbridled authority themes.
The Boys' Special Combining Comedy with Dark Satire
Dark comedy The Boys investigates the sinister side of a society in which superheroes are revered as celebrities. The program presents a satirical analysis of the nature of fame, authority, and the results of unbridled power. Supernatural explores the complexity of moral decisions and the perils of supernatural creatures, so resonating similar themes.
A Love Letter to Naturalists
These Easter eggs are a playful reminder of the links between the shows and a nice homage to Supernatural viewers. They also highlight Kripke's skill in including careful social commentary and comedy into his work.