The Boys Season 4: Billy Butcher's Grim Diagnosis and Homelander's Ascension as a Superhuman Dictator

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Billy Butcher faces a grim medical diagnosis due to the experimental compound V24.
Homelander has taken control of Vought and is acting as a superhuman dictator.
New challenges arise for the team as they deal with a virus threatening Vought International.
The Boys season 4 premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 13, 2023.
The Boys Season 4: Billy Butcher's Grim Diagnosis and Homelander's Ascension as a Superhuman Dictator

The Boys, a popular TV show based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, has returned for its fourth season on Amazon Prime Video. The show, which is adapted by Eric Kripke since 2019, follows Billy Butcher and his team of vigilante supe hunters as they take down corrupt superheroes controlled by Vought International. In this new season, Butcher faces a grim medical diagnosis due to the experimental compound V24 that gave him powers. Meanwhile, Homelander has taken control of Vought and is acting as a superhuman dictator.

The Boys franchise includes spinoffs such as Diabolical and Gen V, which tells a coming-of-age story about college experiences with supes. The show has been praised for its political satire and scandalous supe shenanigans. In this season, the team faces new challenges as they deal with a virus threatening Vought International.

Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, and Homelander, portrayed by Antony Starr, have unresolved issues that intensify due to the virus. Urban effectively showcases a compassionate side to Butcher as he deals with a tumor in his brain. Starr continues Homelander's fearmongering and ascension as a superhuman dictator, referencing real-world events such as MAGA tactics and dissident lists.

The Boys season 4 premiered on June 13, 2023, with new episodes released every Thursday. The first three episodes were available at the same time in various regions: US (9:00 AM Pacific/12:00 PM Eastern), UK (5:00 PM BST), and others based on their respective time zones.

The Boys season 4 is only available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. The show has been praised for its satirical take on the superhero genre, its exploration of power dynamics, and its commentary on societal issues. Fans of the comic series and newcomers alike are encouraged to check it out.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • How does Homelander's fearmongering and ascension as a dictator relate to real-world events?
  • Is it confirmed that Billy Butcher has a tumor in his brain?

Sources

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Boys Season 4 Review

IGN Comics Reporting Site Tuesday, 11 June 2024 13:00
  • Unique Points
    • Butcher and Homelander have unresolved issues that intensify due to a virus threatening Vought International
    • Urban effectively showcases a compassionate side to Butcher, who has a tumor in his brain
    • Starr continues Homelander’s fearmongering and ascension as a superhuman dictator with references to real-world events
  • Accuracy
    • The Boys Season 4 premieres on June 13, 2023 on Prime Video.
    • The Boys season 4 is arriving on Prime Video after more than a year of waiting.
    • Butcher and Homelander have unresolved issues that intensify due to a virus threatening Vought International's supes.
    • Homelander once worked for Vought but now answers to no one.
  • Deception (60%)
    The article provides a spoiler-free review of The Boys Season 4 and discusses the storylines and characters in the season. It does not make up information or misrepresent facts but it does not disclose sources for statements made. There is no deception in terms of selective reporting, science and health articles, or quotes being taken out of context. However, there are some examples of emotional manipulation and sensationalism.
    • The lack of political subtlety in The Boys has tripled down on corruption that feels uncomfortably familiar during a real-world election year.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by referencing real-world events and political figures in relation to Homelander's character. For example, 'Homelander's ascension as a superhuman dictator directly references January 6, insurrectionists, and dissident lists with a warranted urgency.' This is an attempt to strengthen the argument that Homelander is a villain by associating him with real-world villains. However, this does not necessarily mean that the author's assertion about Homelander being a villain is fallacious. It simply means that they are using an appeal to authority as a rhetorical device.
    • Homelander's ascension as a superhuman dictator directly references January 6, insurrectionists, and dissident lists with a warranted urgency.
  • Bias (80%)
    The article expresses a clear political bias against Homelander and Vought International, referring to them as a 'superhuman dictator' and 'Big Bad'. The author also uses language that depicts Homelander's actions as MAGA tactics. Additionally, the article mentions the real-world election year and insurrectionists in relation to Homelander's ascension.
    • Homelander's ascension as a superhuman dictator directly references January 6, insurrectionists, and dissident lists with a warranted urgency.
      • The Boys has never been quiet about who the show's 'Big Bad' is, and Kripke has no choice but to state the obvious about Homelander's MAGA tactics.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      100%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      The Boys season 4 release schedule: When is episode 1 on Amazon Prime Video?

      GamesRadar Fay Watson Monday, 10 June 2024 16:04
      • Unique Points
        • The Boys season 4 is arriving on Prime Video after more than a year of waiting.
        • Billy Butcher faces a death sentence from Temp V.
        • New Supes are joining The Boys team.
      • Accuracy
        • ]The Boys season 4 is arriving on Prime Video after more than a year of waiting.[
        • The Boys Season 4 premieres on June 13, 2023 on Prime Video.
        • The Boys season 4 release date in US is June 13 at 9:00 AM Pacific/12:00 PM Eastern.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      96%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      What You Need to Know Before Watching ‘The Boys’ Season 4

      The Ringer Daniel Chin Tuesday, 11 June 2024 10:20
      • Unique Points
        • The Boys, a TV show based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, has been adapted by Eric Kripke since 2019.
        • Billy Butcher and his team of vigilante supe hunters, the Boys, have acquired two supes of their own.
        • Homelander once worked for Vought but now answers to no one.
        • The Boys franchise includes spinoffs such as Diabolical and Gen V.
      • Accuracy
        • The Boys is a commentary on celebrity politics and late-stage capitalism.
        • Gen V is a coming-of-age story about the college experience within the Boys universe.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      87%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      8 Burning Questions We Have to Get Ready for The Boys Season 4

      TV Guide Blair Marnell Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:38
      • Unique Points
        • Butcher has a few months to live due to a grim medical diagnosis resulting from using experimental compound V24 for superpowers.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (50%)
        The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses their opinions about the characters and events in the show, implying that some characters are 'ideologically opposed' to others without providing evidence. They also only report details that support their position, such as Victoria Neuman's alliance with Homelander and her potential rise to power, while ignoring other relevant information like her past actions and motivations. The author also uses sensational language like 'game-changer for humanity' when discussing Soldier Boy.
        • Neuman was named the running mate of Presidential candidate Bobby Singer. She only got that position because The Deep murdered her political rival.
        • If Ryan truly follows in his father’s footsteps, it’s game over for the world.
        • The Boys know the truth. There are very few supes in this world who are actually heroic, and almost all of them are scared of Homelander.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication