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The fourth and the latest season of 'The Boys' presents the usual conflict between debauched and ruthless superheroes and relentless vigilantes, who seek to upend the grip they have over the masses, except with a tinge of dreariness and weariness. While the mockery of extreme right-wing propaganda and caricatures of contemporary events continues as usual, showrunner Eric Kripke's depiction of unbridled violence appears to have become more diabolical. Concurrently, the show has upped its ante, introducing greater stakes, newer characters and one dying protagonist.

Warning: spoilers ahead. As the trailer and early sources suggest, the later episodes of season 4, which pick up six months after the events of 'The Boys' Season 3 will feature the supe-killing virus from Gen V. This virus holds the potential to level the playing field between the superheroes and the Boys.



The initial three episodes of Season 4, released on Amazon Prime on June 13, depict escalating tensions among the Boys. Another new development we see is an ageing homelander, plagued with worries and fears, making him more unpredictable and ruthless. On the other hand, Billy Butcher is also facing an existential problem in the form of a tumour which seems to have cracked his usual savage demeanour.

Despite Butcher's propensity for leaving a bloody trail in combat, such as his encounter with the rapidly multiplying Splitter played by Rob Benedict, there are indications that he now considers consequences before acti.

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