Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4, episode 5!
Summary
The Boysseason 4, episode 5 contains a horrifying Homelander scene, one that makesGen Vseason 2 way more important forThe Boys' ending. Despite being a spinoff,Gen Vhas proved to be very important toThe Boysseason 4, with it setting up the supe virus. Now,The Boysseason 4 has shown thatGen Vseason 2 will be even more important, with Homelander now working alongside some majorGen Vcharacters.
The Boysseason 4 is finally here, with the highly anticipated continuation of Amazon Prime Video’s critically acclaimed superhero series now releasing on the streaming service.The Boysseason 4 picks up right whereThe Boysseason 3 ended, with the team attempting tostop Victoria Neuman from becoming Vice President of the United Stateswhile Butcher continues attempting to kill Homelander in secret. However, The Seven has also made some major moves in season 4 so far.
Sam & Cate’s Involvement In Homelander’s Plan Makes Their Gen V Season 2 Story More Intriguing
Gen V Could Be Integral To The Boys' Ending
Sam and Cate turned out to be the villains ofGen V, and now they have become involved in Homelander’s plans. Since starting the Godolkin riots at theend ofGen V, Homelander has taken Sam and Cate under his wing, with them even hanging out at the top of Seven tower after a Vought event. Eventually, Homelander reveals that he believes Cameron Coleman is the source of a leak from within the Seven, with him commanding the surrounding supes to kill him.
Sam and Cate help kill Cameron Coleman, showing that they are fully part of Homelander’s plans in the world ofThe Boys. This makesGen Vseason 2more intriguing, as their villainous roles in the series could directly tie into the world of The Seven. Not only will Marie Moreau and the otherGen Vsupes have to face off against Sam and Cate, but potentially supes like Homelander, The Deep, and A-Train as well.
The Boys Season 4, Episode 5 Ending: Why Hughie Kills THAT Character Explained
The Boys season 4, episode 5 sees Hughie Campbell making a tough decision, but it’s necessary given the circumstances – and it will further his arc.
How Gen V Season 2 Can Set Up The Boys Season 5 (& The Main Show’s Ending)
Will Marie Join Hughie & Butcher?
Now that Sam and Cate are involved,Gen Vcan set upThe Boysseason 5 and the main show’s ending.Sam and Cate’s actions can cause Marie and her friends to join The Boys in their fight against Vought, giving Butcher, Hughie, and the rest of the team a lot more supes to help on their side.
On top of that, Sam and Cate can help recruit more supes for Homelander’s supe army, using their influence as the Guardians of Godolkin to pull college-age supes into their cause. This will directly continue their supe supremacist plan from the end ofGen V, raising the stakes ofThe Boys’terrifying ending.
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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.
