Supe in crisis? Why Starlight's powers hit a roadblock in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5
Contains spoilers and speculations from 'The Boys' Season 4
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5 just dropped on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 where we see Starlight struggling with her superpowers. She's now part of The Boys team and has support against Homelander and Vought.
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Starlight finds herself uncertain despite leaving The Seven and Vought behind. In Episode 5, 'Beware of the Jabberwock, My Son,' The Boys accompany Victoria Neuman to her lab, where they encounter animal Supes.
Unfortunately for Starlight, her powers suddenly fail her—they stop working when she tries to use them. Neuman remarks on Starlight's "dysfunction," hinting at some underlying issues. While the show doesn't provide a clear explanation, it suggests reasons why her powers might be acting up.
Could Starlight's emotional state be the reason behind her failed powers?
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Starlight's powers are acting up because of her emotional state. In Seasons 1-3, she was known for her level-headedness and using her powers effectively in tough situations.
But now, she's up against a new adversary named Firecracker who's relentlessly targeting her in Season 4. Firecracker goes as far as exposing Starlight's private medical records on live TV in Episode 4, sparking a public outcry.
Vought exploits these events to undermine Starlight, adding to her stress. This stress likely explains why she struggles to use her powers properly in Season 4, Episode 5.
On top of that, she's grappling with identity issues, which only make things harder for her. Her frustration reaches a boiling point when she confronts Neuman.
It's clear that Starlight is going through a rough patch in Season 4, and all this emotional turmoil seems to be affecting her powers.
Starlight's loss of powers adds an interesting twist to the plot, making her arc more enjoyable
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Starlight's struggle with her powers adds a new and interesting layer to her story. Even though it's disappointing that she can't use her powers well, it makes things more interesting.
Without her abilities working right, she's at a big disadvantage against enemies like Firecracker and Homelander.
This also keeps The Boys' team from relying too much on her, which keeps them as the underdogs in the story. 'The Boys' wouldn't be as exciting if Starlight joined the team and made everything easy.
This storyline keeps things tense and keeps us guessing about what will happen next. But to find that out, stay tuned in for the next episode of 'The Boys'.
'The Boys' Season 4 trailer
Five episodes of 'The Boys' are now streaming on Prime Video