What to expect from 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5? Here's what we know
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 4, titled 'Wisdom of the Ages,' premiered on June 20, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video. It was the season's biggest episode yet.
With the series at its midpoint, this episode featured major developments for Homelander. He revisited the lab where he was created and spent much of his childhood.
Homelander kills everyone in the lab and leaves, fully embracing who he is. Meanwhile, Hughie's father undergoes a transformative experience of his own when Hughie's mother secretly administers Compound V, pulling him out of a coma.
Starlight faces a major crisis as her reputation takes a severe hit after a damaging encounter with Firecracker.
With so much having happened in the previous episodes, we are excited, curious and eagerly waiting for the next episode.
In the meantime, here are a few things we can expect from 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5 titled, 'Beware the Jabberwock, My Son', which is set to release on Thursday, June 27.
Homelander is only going to get much worse in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5
Up until now, Homelander has grappled with his past and held himself back. Season 3 saw him break free from external influences and become independent. Season 4 seems poised to delve into him embracing his history and accepting his current self.
In a dramatic turn, Homelander massacres everyone in the lab but spares his childhood guardian, Barbara. The episode concludes with him drenched in blood, smiling in an elevator, signaling his newfound contentment with himself. This suggests he may evolve into an even more ruthless antagonist in future episodes.
Homelander has always carried an air of self-doubt, evident in his recent interactions with Ryan. With these doubts potentially resolved, he is set to become a formidable force to reckon with.
Hughie could face a potential rift with his mother in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Hughie's father, Hugh Campbell Sr., suffers a heart attack, putting him into a coma. Daphne Campbell, who abandoned Hughie and his father years ago, returns when he's hospitalized.
Initially resistant to her presence, Hughie eventually softens and tries to hear her out.
During this episode, A-Train provides Hughie with Compound V to potentially save his father, who is declared brain dead. However, Hughie decides against using it.
By the episode's end, it's hinted that Daphne stole the Compound V from Hughie and administered it to Hugh, who wakes up.
Cate and Sam from 'Gen V' are set to appear in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5
A recent trailer for the upcoming episode of 'The Boys' that dropped on X on June 24, confirms the appearance of three 'Gen V' characters.
This season, set after the events of 'Gen V' Season 1, has already featured connections between the shows. For example, Vought CEO Ashley Barrett thanks Homelander for saving her during the chaos at Godolkin University.
Despite Homelander's public statements, Cate and Sam have gained recognition from Vought as the new Guardians of Godolkin. Homelander addresses them directly at Vought Tower in the trailer, suggesting they could potentially fill the final spot in The Seven.
However, Homelander's personal encouragement for them to take extreme actions in the name of fighting corruption hints at manipulation. While Cate and Sam may feel empowered after resisting control at Godolkin University, they fail to see they are being used again, this time in Sage and Homelander's larger scheme.
Ultimately, whether Cate or Sam joins the Seven depends on Sage's strategic goals. They don't necessarily need to be official members to continue being tools for Homelander and Vought.
Their unchecked powers, as seen in 'Gen V' Season 1, combined with Homelander's support, make them formidable threats in 'The Boys' season 4 and potentially in 'Gen V' season 2 as well.
Starlight and Firecracker are set for a showdown in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5?
Looking ahead to future episodes of 'The Boys' Season 4, Starlight finds herself at her lowest point. Firecracker continues to smear her reputation by revealing that she had an abortion several months ago, leading to a public altercation where Annie attacks her.
This incident is widely recorded, causing even Robert Singer to distance himself from Starlight.
In the coming episodes, fans can expect Starlight to escalate her conflict with Firecracker to defend her name. Meanwhile, Butcher, who has limited time left due to the black goo in his body, unexpectedly gains powers.
In Episode 4 of 'The Boys' Season 4, he defeats a Supe, but the extent and nature of these powers remain unclear. This episode hints that he struggles to control these abilities, shown when he blacks out with the Supe's remains around him.
'The Boys' trailer
4 episodes of 'The Boys' Season 4 are available to stream on Prime Video