The Boys Season 4 Finale Sparks Controversy with Trump Assassination Attempt: Coincidence or Prediction?

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Amazon changed the title and added a viewer discretion warning due to controversy
Producers stated that these storylines were coincidental and unintentional
Season 5 will be the last season on Prime Video, with filming expected to start mid-November 2024 and end in mid-2025, consisting of eight episodes
The Boys season 4 finale titled 'Assassination Run' contains a scene of an attempt on Donald Trump's life
The Boys Season 4 Finale Sparks Controversy with Trump Assassination Attempt: Coincidence or Prediction?

In a surprising turn of events, the latest episodes of the hit Amazon Prime Video series 'The Boys' have sparked controversy due to their uncanny resemblance to real-world political events. The season 4 finale, titled 'Assassination Run,' saw an attempt on former President Donald Trump's life during an assassination attempt, leading Amazon to change the title and add a viewer discretion warning.

The similarities between the show and recent events have left many fans questioning the authenticity of the scenes. However, according to statements from The Boys producers, these storylines were coincidental and unintentional.

Despite this clarification, some viewers have pointed out that The Boys has a history of predicting future events. For instance, in previous seasons, the show depicted storylines that directly paralleled the MAGA movement and Trump's influence. However, it is essential to remember that these depictions are works of fiction meant to entertain and provoke thought.

Moving on from the controversy surrounding season 4, fans are left wondering about the future of The Boys. According to reports, season 5 will be the last season on Prime Video. Filming for this final installment is expected to start around mid-November 2024 and end in mid-2025. The upcoming season will consist of eight episodes.

As we eagerly await the release of The Boys' final chapter, it's essential to remember that while the show may provide thought-provoking commentary on current events, it is ultimately a work of fiction meant for entertainment purposes only.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Could the show have intentionally predicted this event?
  • Is it truly a coincidence that The Boys depicted an attempt on Trump's life in the finale?

Sources

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

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‘The Boys’ Season 4 Finale: Amazon Changes Title & Adds Trigger Warning After Trump Shooting

Deadline Hollywood Jake Kanter Thursday, 18 July 2024 08:21
  • Unique Points
    • The title of the episode, ‘Assassination Run’, has been changed to ‘Season Four Finale’ following Donald Trump’s injury during an assassination attempt.
    • Amazon added a warning at the beginning of the episode advising viewer discretion.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • 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

94%

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

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‘The Boys’ Addresses ‘Coincidental’ Assassination in Finale

The Daily Beast Full Legal Name: IACI (NASDAQ: IACI) About Us URL:➆https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/about-us➉ Eboni Boykin-Patterson Thursday, 18 July 2024 15:05
  • Unique Points
    • The producers have clarified that the attempted assassination scene in The Boys season finale is coincidental and unintentional.
    • Fans have noted that The Boys has predicted future events in the past.
  • Accuracy
    • The title of the article is 'The Boys'' Addresses 'Coincidental' Assassination in Finale',
    • Amazon issued a statement regarding the similarities between the show's storyline and real-world events, stating that any resemblances were coincidental.
    • Season 4 of The Boys had a downgrade in quality compared to previous seasons
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes an appeal to coincidence when stating that the assassination storyline in 'The Boys' season finale is coincidental and unintentional despite its similarities to real-world events. This is a form of informal fallacy known as 'appeal to ignorance' or 'coincidence fallacy'. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by repeatedly mentioning the violent events at Trump's Pennsylvania rally and the injuries and tragic loss of life, but does not provide any evidence that the show's producers intended to copy these events.
    • The Boys producers have issued a disclaimer clarifying that the assassination storyline in the show's Thursday season finale...are coincidental and unintentional.
  • 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

93%

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

Will There Be A Season 5 Of ‘The Boys?’ The Disappointing News About The Series’ Future

Forbes Magazine Monica Mercuri Thursday, 18 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The Boys season 5 will be the last season on Prime Video.
    • Filming for Season 5 is expected to start around mid-November 2024 and end in mid-2025.
    • Season 5 will have eight episodes.
  • Accuracy
    • Season 5 will be the last season of The Boys on Prime Video.
    • The final season will have eight episodes.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depiction, but overall the author's assertions are mostly factual and do not contain any egregious fallacies. The author states that Amazon renewed The Boys for a fifth season and that it will be the final season, which is a fact. She also quotes showrunner Eric Kripke stating that he knew Season 5 would be the final season since Season 3, which is an appeal to authority but not a fallacy as long as it is presented accurately. The author also dichotomously depicts the end of The Boys as a 'gory, epic, moist climax' but this is not a fallacy as it is an opinion and does not affect the accuracy of the article.
    • The Boys on Prime Video Courtesy of Amazon Studios
    • Prime Video has not announced a release date for Season 5 of The Boys.
    • Showrunner Eric Kripke told Variety in June 2024 that Season 5 will be filmed between November 2024 and mid-2025.
  • 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

92%

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’ Recap, Season 4, Episode 8: ‘Assassination Run’

Vulture Magazine Ben Rosenstock Thursday, 18 July 2024 10:00
  • Unique Points
    • Season 4 of The Boys had a downgrade in quality compared to previous seasons
    • Political satire is much blunter with main villain modeled explicitly on Donald Trump
  • Accuracy
    • ]The Boys[/ of the show has strayed towards overemphasis on gross-out humor and torture porn[]
    • Electoral votes are being counted on January 6 in ['Assassination Run']
    • Dakota Bob Singer is about to become president
  • 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