The fourth season of The Boys is back, continuing its sharp critique of the superhero genre. Created by Eric Kripke, the show is based on the comic book by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. This season sees the return of characters like Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Homelander, while new additions to the cast add more complexity to the already intense storyline.
Season 4 premiered in June 2024 on Amazon Prime Video. The show remains known for its dark humor, gritty action, and strong performances. With its sizable budget, each episode is packed with high-quality effects and storytelling.
| Genre | Superhero, Drama, Satire |
| Main Actors | Karl Urban, Antony, Jack and Erin |
| IMDb Ratings | 8.7/10 |
| Director | Eric Kripke |
| Language | English |
| Available On | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release Date | June 13, 2024 |
| Production Companies | Sony Pictures Television |
| Number of Episodes | 8 |
Season 4 continues the show's tradition of exploring themes of power and corruption, focusing on the consequences of unchecked power. Popular review site Rotten Tomatoes gave the season an approval rating of 91%, highlighting the intense performances by the cast, particularly Antony Starr as the twisted Homelander.
Meanwhile, Metacritic rated the season 80/100, praising its bold narrative choices but noting that the graphic violence may be off-putting to some. The season has been praised for its strong storyline and the deepening of its characters' arcs. The tension between Butcher and Homelander escalates. Both critics and audiences agree that Season 4 lives up to the high expectations set by previous seasons.
Cast Details
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
- Antony Starr as Homelander
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
- Erin Moriarty as Starlight
- Laz Alonso as Mother's Milk
- Tomer Capone as Frenchie
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko
Storyline
In Season 4, The Boys continue their battle against Vought International and its corrupt superheroes, known as Supes. As tensions between The Boys and The Seven rise, Butcher becomes more desperate to take down Homelander. He’s willing to cross even more lines, risking his own team’s safety. Meanwhile, Hughie and Starlight struggle with their place in this war, questioning how far they are willing to go to stop the Supes.
The season introduces new conflicts, including Victoria Neuman’s rise to political power, which threatens the delicate balance of power. As The Boys face these threats, they must contend with their own moral boundaries and the personal toll this war takes on them.
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