With its ruthless commentary on current events and gruesome action,The Boyshas always been a somewhat divisive series.
But there are valid critiques to make about the show as well.
Previous seasons ofThe Boyswere gripping from beginning to end, with very few lulls in the storytelling.
This lowered the stakes and slowed down the pace significantly.
The subplots involving Hughie’s father and Frenchie’s backstory ensured these characters grew in season 4.
Unfortunately, they also made the first few episodes move much slower than they should have.
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This wasn’t all that surprising, asThe Boystruly didn’t hold back in its latest outing.
The show has been poking fun at real-life political figures and events since day one.
It led toThe Boysseason 4 getting review bombed, and it overtook conversations surrounding the newest episodes.
The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
Of course, thisbacklash ignores whatThe Boysalways was: a satire that heavily targets rightwing ideology.
Homelander and Butcher must get their big face-off, and the Supe army must fully go off the rails.
This will all raise the stakes duringThe Boys’final season, setting it up for success when it finally debuts.
The Boys team must defeatHomelander and his Supe army, but Butcher could also pose a problem.
