'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5 Preview: Hughie’s father’s superpowers add new twist to the storyline
Contains spoilers and speculations for 'The Boys' Season 4
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After a well-paced three-episode premiere, 'The Boys' Season 4 ramps up the mystery and individual character arcs in its fourth episode, 'Wisdom of the Ages'.
The central plot focuses on the Boys' mission to bring down Vought by eliminating Homelander and Neuman. However, the growing number of subplots may complicate the narrative.
Previously, Hughie's father fell into a coma after a stroke, reuniting Hughie with his estranged mother, Daphne. Butcher, grappling with Temp V's side effects, experiences visions of his late wife, Rebecca. A-Train undergoes a change of heart and saves Hughie, with Mother’s Milk leveraging him for intel on the Seven.
Homelander recruits Sister Sage to the Seven, who manipulates public opinion and brings in Firecracker, an anti-Starlight propagandist with a history with Annie. Homelander and Butcher are still locked in a battle over Ryan. Frustrated by Ryan's bond with Butcher, Homelander suffers a psychotic break, leading him to revisit his traumatic past.
In Episode 4, the Boys face setbacks while Homelander's dark upbringing is revealed, intensifying the show's tension and drama.
What happened in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 4?
In 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 4, 'Wisdom of the Ages', the narrative intensifies with multiple intersecting subplots.
Annie aligns with President-Elect Robert Singer to support his anti-superhero bill, which aims to curb Vought’s influence. However, Sister Sage orchestrates a smear campaign against Annie, using Firecracker to lead a public defamation campaign.
Billy Butcher uncovers Firecracker's dark past and attempts blackmail, but she turns the situation to her advantage by publicly confessing, thus gaining sympathy.
Hughie, dealing with his father's deteriorating condition, decides to steal Compound V to save him. With Kimiko and an unwilling A-Train, Hughie retrieves the vial from Homelander’s apartment, but they are attacked by the Shining Light terrorist group, resulting in Hughie’s injury and Kimiko’s confrontation with her past. On the other hand, A-Train is caught by Ashley during the theft, leading to a secret pact between them.
Annie, manipulated by Firecracker’s public revelation of her abortion, loses control and attacks Firecracker, resulting in a public backlash that causes Singer to withdraw his support. Frenchie, feeling guilty for past crimes, confesses to his boyfriend Colin, leading to their breakup.
Butcher, battling his Temp V overdose, experiences violent blackouts and visions of Becca. He discovers that he has both Temp V and Compound V in his system, explaining his erratic behavior.
Sage's brain, constantly growing, requires periodic lobotomies, revealing the use of the bloody tool seen earlier. Hughie decides not to use Compound V on his father, only to find that Daphne has already administered it, reviving his father in a troubled state.
Homelander revisits the Vought facility where he was tortured and manipulated since birth. Discovering that his insecurities were intentionally implanted by top psychologists to control him, he exacts brutal revenge on his tormentors. The episode ends with Homelander, drenched in blood and more menacing than ever, hinting at a deeper descent into his psychosis.
What to expect in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5?
'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 4 revealed that Butcher’s conditions are more complex and ominous than initially thought, potentially posing future challenges for the Boys.
Hughie’s father acquiring superpowers introduces a significant twist to the storyline. As Hughie navigates these developments, Daphne’s motives for injecting her husband with Compound V remain a mystery.
Starlight faces an uphill battle to restore her public image, especially with the introduction of two formidable new members into the Seven.
However, fans can eagerly await Joe Kessler’s possible return, hoping for his tangible presence rather than him being a mere figment of Butcher’s troubled mind.
Looking ahead, these intresting and dramatic plot threads promise to lead 'The Boys' into dark and more unpredictable territory, keeping viewers hooked to their seats.
When will 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5 release?
'The Boys' Season 4 premiered its first three episodes together on Thursday, June 13. The series has now adopted a weekly release pattern. Therefore, fans can expect the fourth episode to be available for streaming on Thursday, June 20.
Prime membership costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually, with various discounts available. 'Prime Access' is $6.99/month for government assistance recipients, while 'Prime Student' is $7.49/month or $69/year for college enrollees, offering exclusive perks.
Amazon provides a 30-day trial for Prime and Prime Access, allowing users to explore benefits before committing.
'The Boys' Season 4 trailer