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.