The Boys
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Summary
The Boysseason 4 kindle the stakes of the difference between the titular team and the Supes , andthe Amazon series introduces several of the latter in its eight - installment run . This is n’t much of a surprisal . The trailers forThe Boys’fourth outingtease new additions to The Seven , and the show seldom wastes an chance to throw more uneven powers and personalities into its tale . As Victoria Neuman and Robert Singer proceed their bid for the U.S. presidency — and The Boys team get increasingly dire to block up Neuman and Homelander — multiple new instrumentalist enter the disturbance .
Some of these Supes are more dangerous than others , but they all pose a threat toThe Boys’main characters in season 4 . Their powers roll from familiar to unequalled , and their plus to the show keep things interesting as the political tensions surge higher than ever . With so much else go on in the up-to-the-minute episodes ofThe Boys , viewers may need a refresher to violate down the novel Supes and their individual powers .
The Amazon superhero series The Boys is base on a comic book serial publication of the same name . Some things were change comparing the comic account book vs. show .
11Sister Sage (Played By Susan Heyward)
Power: Smartest Person In The World
Sister Sage is probably the most of import new Supeintroduced inThe Boysseason 4 , asshe and Homelander come up with a planto increase control of the White House . dally by Susan Heyward , Sister Sage is roll in the hay as the smartest person in the world . Although she does n’t have the telling strong-arm powers that makeThe Boys’other Supes so unvanquishable , Sage benefit from being one step ahead at all times . This is why she ’s an asset to Homelander . While The Seven ’s leader is impulsive and emotional , his newest ally is nerveless , collected , and canny .
Although she does n’t have the impressive strong-arm major power that makeThe Boys’other Supes so unbeatable , Sage benefits from being one step onward at all time
It ’s no admiration that Homelander expect Sister Sage to join The Seven inThe Boysseason 4 , and she even becomes the newfound CEO at Vought International . With Sage calling the shot , Homelander ’s squad is more dangerous than ever . In just three episodes ofThe Boys , Sage wangle to compose Starlighters for murder , stir difference of opinion between Supes and non - Supes , and regain new path to spin the narrative in Homelander ’s favour . Sage is a violence to be reckoned with , and undoing the damage she ’s done will be a massive chore for The Boys squad .
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Sister Sage even come after at assist Homelander infiltrate the White House by the timeThe Boysseason 4 is through . The angry part is thatshe seems to be concerned in this power - maneuver just to prove that she can do it . And withSister Sage foretell Phase 2inThe Boysseason 5 , she may get even more serious .
10Firecracker (Played By Valorie Curry)
Power: Creating Sparks With Her Hands
Firecracker is the other Modern addition to The Seven , and like Sister Sage , her large strength does n’t stem from her forcible powers . Valorie Curry ’s character does have superpowers , boasting the ability to dart sparks from her hand . However , as Sister Sage suggests when she recruits Firecracker , this power leaves something to be desire . banger has yet to contribute her forcible prowess to Homelander ’s movement , and she does n’t appear to be much of a brawler . Fortunately for Homelander and Vought , her induction to The Seven amount with other benefit .
Firecracker is a conspiracy idealogue with a decently large pursuit , and she stand out at giving people " purpose " through her controversial and often at odds messaging . She ’s already advance Homelander ’s agendaby tolerate the ideology associated with it . But by nominate her a member of The Seven , Homelander and Sage give her an even grown platform to spread misinformation and make their following tempestuous . cracker winds up with her own tidings show for Vought , and she uses it to denigrate Starlight and anyone who supports her .
It turns out thatFirecracker has a nasty chronicle with Starlight , adding to her motivations . She also idolise Homelander , and she ’s willing to do just about anything for his favorable reception . These reason for her conduct make her a dangerous addition to The Seven , even if she ca n’t fight back as well as the other members . aggregate with her power to spread propaganda , these qualities make Firecracker someone The Boys must watch out for .
9Black Noir’s Replacement (Played By Nathan Mitchell)
Power: Extraordinary Strength & Speed
looker already make love Black Noir fromThe Boysseasons 1 - 3 , but the actual Noir perishes at the destruction of the show ’s third season . Vought covers this up in season 4 , hiring an actor to wear the suit of clothes and pretend he ’s the original . The company ca n’t afford to replace another member of The Seven , and it sure ca n’t admit Homelander killed someone else while he ’s on trial for execution . Thenew Black Noir ’s identityremains a secret throughoutThe Boysseason 4 . However , it is revealed that he ’s a Supe , sohe ’s technically a raw add-on to the series ' superhuman cast .
The young Noir has standardized powers to the old one , boasting unnatural strength and pep pill . This will no doubt help him pass as the original Supe throughoutThe Boysseason 4 , and so will his act talent . The other thing the Amazon show reveals about Noir ’s replacement is that he ’s an role player . Vought belike chose him for this reason , knowing he could replicate both the abilities and mannerisms of the other Supe .
There are a few remainder between the novel and old Black Noir , and they could become tells if Vought ’s replacement is n’t careful .
Of course , there are a few departure between the fresh and one-time Black Noir , and they could become William Tell if Vought ’s replacement is n’t heedful . For one , the actor dissemble to be Noir can talk — and he does so a few prison term duringThe Boysseason 4 . The first few installments also reveal that he ’s narcoleptic , which could impact his missions . And finally , this translation of Black Noir can fly , making him an even gravid threat to The Boys team .
8Splinter (Played By Rob Benedict)
Power: Splitting Into Clones Of Himself
Rob Benedict is anotherSupernaturalstar who make an appearanceinThe Boys , and he plays the Supe behind one of season 4 ’s wildest scenes . Benedict portray Splinter in the series , a less prominent type than many other Supes introduced in time of year 4 . Splinter ’s main ability fits his name perfectly : he ’s able-bodied to split into more copy of himself , creating clones that can contend off his enemies . This proves a challenge for The Boys , as the team is forced to confront him after serve a rule for conspiracy theorist .
sliver is one of Firecracker ’s friends and fans , and he employ his splitting abilities to protect her from The Boys in season 4 . It ’s only thanks to Butcher that they manage to catch him . Even then , it ’s a near call . If Splinter survived the encounter , he could have been an plus to Vought . As far as Supe powers go , his is fairly utilitarian — even if it ’s pretty disturbing . The fact that he uses his ability to perform sexual Acts of the Apostles with himself is also freaky ( but on make forThe Boys ) . have ’s just say Splinter ’s introduction willruin God forSupernaturalfans .
7Zoe Neuman (Played By Olivia Morandin)
Power: Mouth Tentacles With Teeth
The Boysintroduces Zoe Neuman prior to time of year 4 , as witness see Victoria put in her daughter with Compound V. However , season 4 marks the first time the Amazon series puts Zoe ’s office on display . Until now , there has been no reading of what power Compound V gave her . This changes when Frenchie and Kimiko run into Victoria ’s daughter during one of their missionary station . substantiate they do n’t entail well , she lather out , assault the guard they ’re buy with deadly tentacles that come from her backtalk .
While having the ability to assail people with sharp tentacles does n’t vocalise like the most telling king , Zoe does a hatful of damage inThe Boysseason 4 ’s premiere . She ’s as much a menace as any other Supe the squad come in contact with , and it ’s clear that Zoe could be an in force artillery . Now that her mother is dead , Zoe might seek revenge against The Boys team . There ’s no recite what her story will be inThe Boysseason 5 , but the show ’s heroes should n’t overlook her .
6Hugh Campbell Sr. (Played By Simon Pegg)
Power: Phasing Through Things
Hugh Campbell Sr . falls into a coma inThe Boysseason 4 , andHughie procures Compound V so as to save his founding father . Although he thinks good of this decision after a conversation with Butcher , Hughie ’s mother gives his dad the drug when he leaves the way . And while it does wake Hugh Campbell Sr . up , it also grants him a power that makes him life-threatening . When Hugh Campbell Sr . becomes a Supe inThe Boysseason 4 , episode 5 , he gets the ability to phase through anything — let in other multitude .
When Hugh Campbell Sr . becomes a Supe inThe Boysseason 4 , sequence 5 , he get the power to phase through anything — include other people .
Unfortunately , Hugh Campbell Sr . ’s newfangled powersdon’t engage well with the harm the stroke does to his mind . Hughie ’s don shows sign of the zodiac of memory loss , and he begins acting strangely after his powers evidence . He ’s also terrified of what he ’s able to do , and Hughie pull in he ca n’t go on survive like this . Ultimately , Hughie wee-wee the decisiveness to vote out his begetter rather than force a difficult and dangerous liveliness on him . This means Simon Pegg ’s stint as a Supe is short - live , butThe Boysseason 4 still deliver on the braid viewers have wanted for year .
5Web Weaver (Played By Dan Mousseau)
Power: Creating Webs
A perverted parody of Marvel ’s Spider - Man , Web Weaver play a minor role inThe Boysseason 4 . Hughie pose as Web Weaver during Tek Knight ’s Federalist Society party inThe Boysseason 4 , episode 6 , which means The Boys need to negate the actual Supe first . Fortunately , he is n’t much of a threat . Althoughhe can create silk webs using his body , Web Weaver does n’t seem like much of a champion . He ’s also addict to diacetylmorphine and all too willing to give the squad information on Firecracker to procure more of the drug .
The Boys are able to steal Web Weaver ’s costume after drugging him , and he pays dearly for his missteps with the squad . When Firecracker say Homelander that Web Weaver is the leak — not solely true , as A - Train is the one working with The Boys — Homelander interrogates the other Supe . He proceeds to rip him in one-half , render one ofThe Boys’most gruesome Death ever . Like Hugh Campbell Sr . ,Web Weaver is n’t around for very long inThe Boysseason 4 . Thanks to his disturbing enema scenes , however , he leaves a last impression .
4Laddio (Played By Reid Millar)
Power: Unknown
Laddio has an even more minor role than Web Weaver inThe Boysseason 4 , only appearing once , when Hughie is taken to Tek Knight ’s dungeon . Laddio is confine in the Tek Cave , and it seems like he ’s been there for a while . Tek Knights former crony , Laddio shows what would have become of Web Weaver if The Boys had n’t intervene . He breaks devoid in the sequence " Dirty Business , " and he help The Boys advertize Tek Knight for information .
Since Laddio ’s appearance inThe Boysis so abbreviated , the Amazon serial does n’t tell us much about his character . It ’s unclear what the Supe ’s powers are , though viewers can put on he has the enhance strength , speed , and endurance that come with being exceedingly - abled . As far as we recognize , Laddio is still alive whenThe Boysseason 4 comes to a close . Perhaps he ’ll show up again inThe Boysseason 5and reply our big question about him .
3The Shapeshifter (Played By Multiple Actors)
Power: Taking The Form Of Other People
The final episodes ofThe Boysseason 4 introduce the quality Homelander and Neuman task with killing President Robert Singer : a shapeshifter with the ability to take the form of just about anyone . The shapeshifter assumes several individuality inThe boy , and the squad first encounter them as a unseasoned adult female who looks like anguish . The Supe shift again over the grade of the instalment , but their body choice for Singer ’s assassination is the most shocking of them all . Theshapeshifter pose as Starlightat the end ofThe Boysseason 4 , fox Hughie to get closer to their target .
The shapeshifter poses as Starlight at the destruction ofThe Boysseason 4 , tricking Hughie to get closer to their butt .
Had the shapeshifter succeeded in killing Singer , disguising themself as Starlight would have had another benefit . The real Starlight would have been blame for Singer ’s assassination , landing her in prison and destroying her reputation . This was no doubt Homelander and Neuman ’s plan . Fortunately , The Boys take out the shapeshifter before they can fulfill their delegation .
2Ashley Barrett (Played By Colby Minifie)
Ashley Barrett is one of the most resourceful characters inThe Boys , and her ability to go up the ladder at Vought proves as much . InThe Boysseason 4 finale , Homelander collapse The Seven orders to shoot down anyone who might have grunge on them — and as The Deep notes , this include Ashley . take in The Seven ’s discussion , Ashley run to Homelander ’s hoard of Compound V and takes her chances . Her will to survive is strong , and she ’s uncoerced to swan the die if there ’s a chance she can make it out of Vought Tower alive .
The Boysshows Ashley take Compound atomic number 23 , and it leaves her screaming in torment . Based on the finale alone , it ’s unclear if Ashley survives her experience with the drug — though knowing her , it ’s likely . The Boysdoesn’t offer any item on what powers she could obtain from Compound V , but hopefully , we’ll learn more about Ashley ’s destiny in season5 . The panorama of her being aSupe inThe Boysseason 5 is an exciting one . Perhaps she ’ll even turn on Homelander and Vought .
