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The Boys Season 4 finale: A deep dive into the chaos and what’s next
The Season 4 finale of “The Boys” has left fans reeling with its dark twists and shocking revelations. With the series now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video, viewers are eager to dissect every moment and speculate on what’s to come in the fifth and final season. The finale, previously titled “Assassination Run” and later relabeled “Season Four Finale,” has set the stage for an explosive conclusion. Here, we break down the key plot points and hear from the stars themselves about their experiences and expectations.
A fractured team and a new world order
The finale saw the Boys scattered and captured by Vought, with Annie (Erin Moriarty) using her newly returned powers to escape, leaving Hughie (Jack Quaid) behind. Homelander (Antony Starr) has taken control of the U.S. government, with Congress declaring martial law, and he’s planning further chaos with Sister Sage (Susan Heyward). Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) has killed Grace Mallory (Laila Robins) in a fit of rage and fled, while Butcher (Karl Urban) and his imaginary friend Kessler (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) ride off with a vial of a supe virus after Butcher kills Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit).
The return of Soldier Boy
In a post-credits scene, it’s revealed that Homelander’s supe father, Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), is alive and in a frozen state, waiting to be revived. This revelation adds another layer of complexity to the already chaotic world of “The Boys.”
Jeffrey Dean Morgan on Kessler’s return
When asked about Kessler’s potential return in the final season, Jeffrey Dean Morgan expressed his hope for a resolution. “I don’t know how you do Season 5 without an appearance, at least. That’s my feeling. I’ve never had any official talks about it, but I think it’d be really hard to carry on without some sort of resolution — and hopefully that’ll be a whole season!”
Morgan also shared his excitement about working with his “Supernatural” co-stars, Jensen Ackles and Jim Beaver. “Jensen’s Soldier Boy was one of the single greatest characters I’ve seen in television in a long, long time. His performance blew me away. I did want to work with him — and we also have a really good time together, the two of us, especially.”
Ashley’s fate and the power of V
Colby Minifie, who plays Ashley, discussed her character’s decision to inject herself with V in the finale. “As we’ve seen, when V first enters your body, the historic visual on the show is that it enters your bloodstream and things start happening in your blood, and it takes over your body. So what we’re hinting at is something’s going to happen! We don’t know if she survives or dies, but I have pitched some things of what her superpower could be — they’re all humiliating.”
Sage’s master plan
Susan Heyward, who portrays Sister Sage, hinted at her character’s larger game. “I think she’s survived in the world by playing many different chess games at once, and preparing for a lot of different situations. So she’s always doing what’s in front of her, and she’s always preparing for four or five possibilities. And it’s really, really been fun to keep people on their toes about what those possibilities might be. She siphons power from other people’s uncertainty.”
Kimiko’s voice and a tragic separation
Karen Fukuhara, who plays Kimiko, shared her excitement about her character finally speaking. “It was really exciting, reading that in the script. Almost as exciting as when I read that I could heal in Season 1. I think it’s earned, as well. I think it has been building up to this moment. We see Kimiko at the top of Season 4 trying to tackle her speech therapy — and really, it’s not the physical speech therapy that she needs, it’s the emotional therapy that she needs in order to get there.”
Erin Moriarty on playing Shifter Annie
Erin Moriarty discussed the challenge of playing Shifter Annie and fighting herself as Starlight Annie. “That was real weird, because I have to approach it as a different character entirely. I had to basically try and deprogram my own physical mannerisms. Because I do think that there is a physicality that is innate to all of us that comes through in our characters. And I have to step onto the same set with the same crew and the same people I’ve seen every day for years, and not be that character.”
Frenchie and Kimiko’s future
Tomer Capone, who plays Frenchie, expressed his excitement about the future of his character and Kimiko. “Wow, can it be more exciting than that? It’s like a Romeo-and-Juliet-type of thing. It just makes me more curious, more hyped up, about what the amazing writers and Eric Kripke are cooking up for us for Season 5. It’s just one of those shows where every little detail can mess up the whole arc for a character.”
As fans eagerly await the final season, the cast’s reflections and insights offer a tantalizing glimpse into the chaos and drama that lies ahead. The journey of “The Boys” has been a wild ride, and the finale promises to be an unforgettable conclusion to this epic saga.
