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The ending of The Boys season 4 prepared the ground for a maybe explosive meeting between Starlight and Billy Butcher. A conflict with Starlight seems certain as Butcher gives in to his dark impulses and embraces his V-powered skills. Although Starlight has been a friend of The Boys, Butcher's plunge into darkness seems to be her next aim. Fans have much awaited this expected fight because it has been hinted at from the start of the show.
Starlight and Butcher's conflict marks a collision of personalities and ideas. Starlight stands for optimism and the yearning for a brighter future; Butcher stands for revenge and a readiness to do anything to reach his objectives. Their different methods of confronting the Supes make this clash a symbolic struggle over the direction of The Boys' goal. This disagreement will also make Hughie—who lives near Butcher and Starlight—have a tough decision.
The Boys season 5 will test Hughie's allegiance to the very highest degree. Hughie will have to pick a side since he loves Starlight and yet highly respects Butcher. His moral compass—which has always guided him—will be very important in determining his choice. Although Butcher has had a major impact on Hughie, his character implies that he will finally side with Starlight, particularly given the terrible death of his father in the last season. His connection with both characters will be much changed by this decision, which will also be a key subplot for the last season.
Starlight's skills in The Boys season 4 were dubious, but the finale verified that she now has flight ability. Her agility and evasiveness are much improved by this newly acquired ability, which makes her a strong opponent to a Butcher driven by power. Although Butcher's new V-powered tentacles pose a serious threat, Starlight has a special edge since she can fly and help her to evade Butcher's strikes and maybe counter them with her own force. In their forthcoming fight, this change of power could be absolutely vital.
A mix of events drove Butcher's plunge into darkness in The Boys season 4: his wife's death, his resentment of Homelander, and his mounting dependence on Compound V. Although Kessler's influence mattered, Butcher's own wrath and need for retribution was quite important. Gaining his V-powered tentacles at the end of season 4, they reflect his darkness and provide him enormous strength. Butcher is a dangerous and erratic force because of his tentacles and already great strength, which raises the stakes for the forthcoming confrontation with Starlight.
Promising a fitting ending to its convoluted and divisive narratives, the Boys season five is set to be the last chapter for the program. Although the creators of the show have indicated about a possible crossover with the spinoff series Gen V, the degree of these ties is yet unknown. Season five of The Boys will probably center on settling the main issues, including the struggle between Starlight and Butcher, the fate of Homelander, and the continuous struggle The Boys and Vought engage. The conclusion will also probably give the characters and their travels closure, so leaving viewers with a long-lasting memory of the influence of the show.