The Boys Season 4 finale’s surprising revelation has noteworthy consequences for Season 5’s plot and may hint at an upcoming alliance that could spell trouble for Homelander.
Naturally, we are about to enter the realm of spoilers, so if you have not yet seen the Season 4 finale, it would be best to avert your eyes now.
As Episode 8 comes to a close, Homelander finds himself in a favorable position. Unbeknownst to him, Sister Sage has been manipulating events from behind the scenes, resulting in a desirable outcome for Vought: Victoria Neuman is deceased, Robert Singer has been falsely implicated for the murder, and the supes now hold authority over America.
Despite Butcher and Starlight’s absence, the majority of The Boys have been apprehended. However, after the credits, Homelander makes a shocking discovery that his father, Soldier Boy, is still alive and being held captive in a chamber.
This indicates that we can anticipate Soldier Boy’s comeback in Season 5, and he may also potentially join forces with his grandson, Ryan.
A team up I think we’ll see next season byu/Educational-Band8308 inTheBoys
Despite Soldier Boy’s potential lack of strength to defeat Homelander alone, we are aware that Ryan, the first naturally born supe, has the ability to do so with proper training. The determining factor in this scenario will ultimately be his motivation.
Currently, it is unknown whose side Soldier Boy will ultimately align with, but it is certain that his decision will be in his own best interest. Similarly, Ryan’s story has been marked by an unpredictable back-and-forth between Butcher and Homelander in Season 4.
In the climax, he unintentionally causes the death of Grace Mallory before fleeing. This could lead to him experiencing immense guilt and ultimately joining Butcher on his mission to eliminate supes, or it could permanently sway him towards the path of darkness.
Some fans believe the writing is on the wall and we will have to wait and see. On Reddit, one user shared side-by-side images of Ryan and Soldier Boy, speculating a potential team-up for next season.
It appears that Ryan no longer has any parental figures in his life, and Soldier Boy seems to have missed the opportunity to fulfill a fatherly role that he values. It is possible that he may attempt to justify his abusive behavior towards Ryan and try to make amends by taking him under his wing for the duration of the season.
Soldier Boy might take Ryan under his wing in Season 5
One person expressed, “I am eager to witness the interaction between these two. Hopefully, we will see it in the upcoming season.”Another person concurred, “I believe Soldier Boy will take on the role of a harsh mentor to Ryan in Season 5. He will view Homelander as being too lenient with the child.”
Many fans of The Boys noticed that Jensen Ackles, who plays Soldier Boy, and Cameron Crovetti, who plays Ryan, bear a stronger resemblance to each other compared to Antony Starr, who portrays Homelander.
“It wasn’t until this season that I realized how much they resemble each other,”one person remarked. “Ryan definitely has more of a resemblance to a younger Soldier Boy than a younger Homelander, and he’s a big fan of his as well.”
Another individual chimed in, stating, “I can’t help but notice the striking resemblance between Ryan and Soldier Boy. They seem to share a stronger resemblance than either of them do with Homelander. It definitely makes me curious to see them interact more.”
The first four seasons of The Boys can now be streamed on Prime Video. Additionally, we have comprehensive guides on the biggest moments in Season 4, the Red River Institute, and a ranking of all seasons. If you’re interested in new TV shows available for streaming this month, be sure to take a look as well.
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