The Boys Season 4 Review

General Thoughts

• Found Season 4 to be the weakest so far but still good overall.
• Comparative Weakness: Like the weakest powerlifter - still stronger than most shows.
• Final episode was spectacular and highly anticipated for the final season.
• Overall feeling: Much of the season felt like filler or continuous build-up without real stakes.

Key Points by Episode

• Building to Finale: Perpetual state of build-up led to loss of sense of danger.
• Main Cast Safety: Seemed like there were no real consequences or mortal danger for main characters.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead

Butcher

• Butcher's Super Cancer: Did not feel like he was truly in danger despite his illness.
• Plans failing had no real risk: Always other characters stepping in to handle repercussions.

Plot Armor

• Main characters had plot armor: Their plans failing didn't affect main story arc significantly.

Notable Characters and Arcs

A-Train

• Redemption Arc: From irredeemable to a character with heroic qualities.
• Very well developed; seen as meaningful in the story's context.
• Character Impact: A-Train’s arc important to overall series storyline.

Sister Sage

• New Character: Smartest person in the world, controlling events behind the scenes.
• Role: Homelander’s strategic recruit, central to plot direction.

Homelander

• Villain Role: Still dangerous, but using different methods than brute force.
• Less exertion of power, adding to his intimidation factor.
• Brutal scenes: Murder and tortures, hints at deeper villainy.

Huie's Dad

• Character Depth: Well-executed story arc with meaningful family dynamics.
• Avoiding spoilers but highly praised execution.

Criticisms

Starlight

• Power Loss Trope: Disliked the cliche of strong characters losing powers.
• Character Aggression: Portrayed as very callous this season.
• Relationship with Huie: Felt non-existent; sparse intimacy and sympathy.
• Response to Huie's Assault: Bizarre reaction to Huie being sexually assaulted by a shape-shifter.

Sexual Content

• Overemphasis: Felt like unnecessary sexualization of dialogues.
• Frequent sexual references in conversations, sometimes detracting from the plot.

Butcher's Actions

• Out of Character Moments: Made decisions that seemed convenient to the plot rather than character-consistent.

Final Thoughts

• Still Enjoyed: Despite criticisms, still a fan of the show and excited for final season.
• Season Finale Impact: Significant changes, not returning to the status quo.
• Moist Meter Rating: 75% for Season 4.