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'The Boys' Season 4: Antony Starr's 'Emmy worthy' scene in Episode 4 takes internet by storm, fans laud him as 'best villain'

Many fans, including showrunner Eric Kripke believe Antony Starr deserves to win an Emmy for his performance in this episode of 'The Boys' alone

Contains spoilers for 'The Boys' Season 4

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Boys' Season 4 released Episode 4 on June 20, following the premiere of the first three episodes on June 13. This latest episode titled, 'Wisdom of the Ages', has garnered immense praise for Antony Starr's portrayal of Homelander.

Fans and showrunner Eric Kripke have hailed it on X as one of the series' finest moments yet. In 'The Boys' Episode 4, Homelander returns to the lab where he grew up and suffered bullying from the staff as a child.

This visit stirs up old traumas that he confronts and overcomes during the episode.

 Homelander's 'disturbing' and 'uncomfortable' lab scene from 'The Boys' sets the internet on fire 

Many fans rushed to X to praise 'The Boys' for its ability to deeply unsettle viewers throughout the entire episode, in addition to Antony Starr's outstanding performance. One fan said, "I've never ever felt so scared in my life The acting is phenomenal."

"This episode was shockingly good. TBH I can't put the blame on Homelander for getting his revenge on these who abused him as a child. Hate him or love him Starr really aced it," wrote another fan.

One unsettled fan commented, "It’s just the pure discomfort cuz it’s not even a matter of just disgracing him, it’s knowing you’re gonna be disgraced and die straight up. Like everyone knew the second he showed up no one’s leaving. Super tense and uncomfortable scene. Also Antony Star is f****n goated."

An excited fan said, "THIS EPISODE WAS MWAH CHEFS KISS, EACH SEASON GETS BETTER N BETTER!" "His laugh and the whole scene made me so uncomfortable. great episode," wrote one fan. Another fan tweeted, "Anxiety whenever he’s on screen."

Fans hail Antony Starr for his 'Emmy worthy' performance in 'The Boys'

Many fans rushed to X to praise Antony Starr for his incredible performance in Episode 4. Many believe he deserves to win an Emmy for his acting in this episode alone. One excited fan wrote, "The Emmys are sleeping right now for not giving this man an award nor a nomination already," while another said, "He really need it. This scene is so disturbing and he made it so perfect."

Praising Antony Starr's performance, one fan commented, "From the moment he stepped out of the elevator I had no idea what he was gonna do and it’s the same with any scene, I always feel like he’s just gonna laser someone, Anthony Starr not winning an Emmy for him could go down as one of the biggest robberies ever."

Speaking about Homelander's psychotic breakouts, one fan wrote, "Homelander is a literal sociopath. Just give Antony Starr the Emmy atp," while another said, "Antony Starr as homelander is the best villain in television just give him his awards already."

'The Boys' Season 4 trailer