'The Boys' Season 4: Who is Sister Sage? Homelander's seemingly odd choice hints at big picture
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Prime Video's latest release of 'The Boys' just dropped the first three episodes of Season 4 on Thursday, June 13, and has captivated fans with its introduction of two intriguing new characters: Firecracker and Sister Sage.
These superheroes are integral to Homelander's ambitious plan for seizing power and influencing the nation. Notably, Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) stands out because she is personally recruited by Homelander, underscoring her significance in his strategic agenda.
To delve deeper into Sister Sage's character, she plays a pivotal role in Homelander's schemes, making her arrival a crucial development in the storyline of 'The Boys'.
Who is Sister Sage in 'The Boys'?
In Prime Video's 'The Boys' Season 4, Sister Sage isn't just a name; it symbolizes wisdom, as she's hailed as 'the smartest person on the planet'.
Her intellect is a superpower in itself, evident from her tagline, "Already a thousand steps ahead of you." Homelander recognizes her extraordinary intelligence as invaluable, swiftly enlisting her to devise a plan for global domination.
Her first move involves manipulating Starlight fans into becoming public enemy #1, showcasing her strategic prowess and impact on the series' narrative.
In the teaser for 'The Boys' Season 4, Sister Sage emerges as a central figure, delivering a compelling monologue that reveals her power-hungry ambitions.
She's a fresh addition to the live adaptation, marking another instance where showrunner Eric Kripke and his team introduce original characters to the series. Alongside Sage, her Seven teammate Firecracker is also a new creation, akin to the introduction of Translucent in Season 1.
This approach emphasizes the show's ongoing evolution and creativity in expanding its universe.
What is Homelander and Sister Sage's big plan?
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Sister Sage stands out from Homelander's usual Seven picks due to her lack of physical prowess but exceptional intellect.
She is capable of anything from curing diseases to toppling governments. Her partnership with Homelander thrives on their shared desire to sow chaos.
The first three episodes see them collaborating with Victoria Neuman toward a sinister endgame: manipulating public anger towards Starlight fans and non-Supes to pave the way for a Supe president.
Sister Sage believes democracies fail because of human folly, which she and Homelander aim to exploit. Their plan involves eliminating obstacles like Robert Singer to facilitate Neuman's rise to presidency, ultimately aiming for her to be a puppet they can control.
Their ambition extends to placing Supes in charge of every police department, granting Vought and The Seven unprecedented authority to enforce their will nationwide, which poses a grave threat to ordinary citizens and government agencies like the CIA and The Boys.
The duo's quest for power threatens to usher in a regime where non-Supes are at the mercy of superhuman authority, potentially leading the country down a path to fascism. Their actions highlights the series' exploration of unchecked power and its consequences for society.
'The Boys' trailer
Three episodes of 'The Boys' are available to stream on Prime Video