Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for the season 4 finale of The Boys.
The season 4 finale of The Boys has now aired, and viewers seem to be more frustrated than pleased, though not because the episode is bad, but rather because the villains keep winning. The fourth season premiered on June 13, 2024, with the first three episodes airing on the same day and the remaining episodes running every week until the season concluded on July 18, 2024. The season had a difficult start, evident from the initial few episodes, but the last one clearly utilized the franchise’s successful formula that has made the show such a success. As a result, despite the negative reviews season 4 has received, the finale has changed fans’ opinions, with a masterful ending that left us yearning for the fifth and final season.
Following the finale, fans of The Boys shared how they felt about the last episode, taking to X/Twitter to both applaud and boo. Some expressed their sadness for the death of their favorite characters, while others were enthusiastic about seeing characters like Butcher in action next season. Check out some notable reactions below:
The Boys – Season 4
2.5/5
- Release Date
- June 13, 2024
- Cast
- Antony Starr , Karl Urban , Jack Quaid , Erin Moriarty , Jessie T. Usher , Laz Alonso , Chace Crawford , Jeffrey Dean Morgan , Colby Minifie , Valorie Curry , Karen Fukuhara , Cameron Crovetti , claudia doumit , Susan Heyward
Several reactions perfectly summarize the entire episode and the gripping events that transpired. After learning that Butcher has gone rogue, resulting in the death of Victoria Neuman, The Boys decide to split up to avoid getting caught; however, Vought is a little faster, and everyone is apprehended by supes, except for Annie, who uses her powers to fly away. Check out some more reactions to the cliffhanger below:
On the other hand, Grace Mallory’s words confused Ryan, and he assumed he was only invited by Butcher to trap him and keep him away from Homelander. This incident could push Ryan to either side, but Homelander is likely to manipulate him again, especially if Soldier Boy takes their side in the following season. In any case, here are a few more reactions from the fans who couldn’t contain their amazement after watching the finale:
What Can We Expect from The Boys Season 5?
The Boys season 4 finale left us with many questions, such as what is the second phase of Sage’s plan, whether Soldier Boy will join hands with Homelander, and how Annie will save Hughie and the rest of the gang. Since Eric Kripke, the show’s creator, confirmed that season 5 would be the last installment of The Boys, it is possible we will see a team-up with Gen V characters Marie, Emma, and Jordan, who were imprisoned during the series’ conclusion.
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Characters like Black Noir and Robin Ward, who drove the series to some of its most compelling moments, make us wish they didn’t have horrific deaths.
Gen V season 2 is expected to be released in 2025, and The Boys season 5 in 2026, thus we’ll probably get a glimpse of Marie and her companions’ fates. If they succeed in escaping, might they help Annie and The Boys defeat Homelander in the next season? For now, we will ponder the events of season 4. How did you respond to The Boys finale?
The Boys
is available to stream on Prime Video.