Overview
“The Boys” returns for its highly anticipated fourth season on June 13, 2024. Prime Video will release the first three episodes on premiere day, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly. This season promises to continue the dark, satirical take on the superhero genre, with new plot twists and character developments that fans have come to expect.
Plot Summary
Season 4 kicks off shortly after the explosive finale of “Gen V,” where Homelander (Anthony Starr) dramatically alters the status quo. Now, Homelander is poised to consolidate his power further as Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) edges closer to the Oval Office, under his influence. The stakes are higher than ever, with the world teetering on the brink of chaos (UPROXX) (ShowbizJunkies).
Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), facing his mortality due to his overuse of Compound V, is struggling with the loss of Becca’s son and his leadership role within The Boys. The team is fragmented, with members like Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso) dealing with their own grievances against Butcher. Meanwhile, Homelander is set to stand trial for a public murder, an event that promises significant fallout (UPROXX) (ShowbizJunkies).
New and Returning Characters
The main cast returns with familiar faces:
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
- Antony Starr as Homelander
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
- Erin Moriarty as Starlight
- Jessie T. Usher as A-Train
- Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk
- Tomer Capone as Frenchie
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko
New additions include:
- Susan Heyward as Sister Sage
- Valorie Curry as Firecracker
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan in an undisclosed role (ShowbizJunkies).
Production and Release
Developed by Eric Kripke, based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, “The Boys” Season 4 continues to push boundaries with its provocative storytelling. The season is set to wrap up on July 18, 2024, after an eight-episode run. The show’s production involves collaboration between Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, and other production companies (UPROXX) (ShowbizJunkies).
What to Expect
Fans can expect more of the show’s signature blend of dark humor, intense action, and biting satire. The upcoming season will explore themes of power, corruption, and resistance, with each character facing pivotal moments that could change the course of their lives. The introduction of new supes and the deepening of existing conflicts promise a thrilling ride for viewers.
For more information, you can check out Prime Video and Showbiz Junkies.
