It took two years, but “The Boys” Season 4 is here. The hit Amazon series has heavy competition from “Bridgerton” and “House of the Dragon” Season 2 this weekend (June 16-17).
Should Prime Video viewers watch the latest satirical superhero show? In our spoiler-light review of “The Boys” Season 4, we discuss the first three episodes. We think you’ll want to know more about “The Boys” next season after you’re done.
Below is a complete breakdown of everything we know about one of the best Prime Video shows’ return, including its release schedule, cast roster, plot, ties to spin-off series “Gen V,” and future. On a top streaming site, “The Boys” Season 3 and “Gen V” Season 1 spoilers follow. Possible Season 4 spoilers are addressed.
Under 150 days remain until the 2024 election in the current political context, which some argue is stranger than fiction. If you can’t wait, “The Boys”‘ fourth season premiere on June 13 will overwhelm you with sexcapades, political intrigue, decadence, murder, espionage, blood, gore, and bizarre kink.
In the Season 4 trailer, two social and political factions of Americans appear to be on the point of conflict. The strongest superhero, Homelander (Antony Starr), who resembles GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump with superpowers, stands by and smiles as pandemonium unfolds.
In Season 3, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), the former Boys leader, begs his squad for forgiveness for using an illicit substance that gave him supe-like strength. Butcher allowed Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid), one of the Boys’ most vulnerable members, to become addicted to the narcotic.
Homelander tells his Seven celebrity supes, “This country is corrupt beyond repair, so we got to save it. It will be hard; we must do horrible things for the greater good. Your fame will end. You’ll be angry gods. Show me some rage.”
The clip showed that Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays Negan, will be a key vigilante ally in Season 4. Season 4 will also include portions of “Gen V,” which revealed a secret lab where a supe-killing virus was developed. Butcher knows about this virus and could attack Homelander.
Eric Kripke revealed that Season 5 will be the last season of “The Boys” in Season 4. “I don’t totally know how we’re going to get there, but I know the destination,” he told The Hollywood Reporter after the news. This recap of Season 3 will get viewers caught up before Season 4 begins streaming with the first three episodes.
The Boys Had Deadly Contact with Tiny Supes
Season 3 was explosive as Butcher, Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara), and Frenchie (Tomer Capone) followed Termite (Brad Geddes), who could shrink and kill. Termite nearly killed Frenchie, but Butcher saved her.
Soldier Boy, Supes for a Day
Vought International CEO Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) planned to develop Vought Pharmaceuticals into a medication company that turns civilians into supe soldiers for 24 hours.
Soldier Boy Survives
In Episode 4, the boys find Soldier Boy alive. Homeland Security threatens Starlight in the U.S. This causes a fight.
Herogasm
Soldier Boy, Butcher, and Hughie face Homelander at Herogasm. Homelander almost escapes.
I Am Your Father, Homelander
Soldier Boy tells Homelander he’s his biological father in Episode 7. In the season finale, Butcher is terminally ill from Temp V, Annie rejoins the Boys, and Homelander appears
