Department of Dirty Tricks

Season four of the Boys is boring, gross, and filled with politics without any substance or nuance. I was warned by friends to bypass it and am infinitely sorry I didn't.

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Looking back at the beginning, season one, the show was sometimes shocking but had a heart. Writers were world building and emphasized characters. The series had the ability to surprise viewers in a way that didn't feel "fixed."

By season three, producers were basically using PR and hype just like the characters they set out to satirize. Spent months building up a guest actor, only to under-utilize him in the show itself. (Lots of gifs and special inserts though, with a sucker born every minute to sell.)

This season is even more condescending to any viewer who expects to use more than half a brain cell.

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The supposedly surprising plot twist with Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character? Telegraphed a mile off.

The political satire? Ham handed and stale. (The internet can do direct political take offs better, being more timely. What movies and shows need to do is a step up and actually create scenarios that make viewers think)

The shock has gone from fitting into the story (fine) to just being grossly inserted for squick alone (yawn and/or gag)

No, I will probably not watch Rob Benedict's work in any project again.

And I don't know if I'll watch Kripke's future shows, given his quote about a character's sexual assault being not only played for jokes but "hilarious" to them while writing.

These are two creatives I've enjoyed in the past, so that gives an indication of the amount of scorched earth this show leaves behind.

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I do give some stars for A-Train's character development.

I am interested in what happens to Noir.

I'm actively rooting for Homelander's death and removal.

The story, however, has become so predictable, I don't see how there are any fresh PLOT twists or resolutions left to surprise viewers. Which might be why they pull out the gross stunts just to get by.

It does at least prove that shocking can be simultaneously boring, I guess.

By all means, save yourself.

Aside from the obvious real-world ignorance of the writers, with their bullcrap political and social propaganda they inject into the show, this is a freaking awesome and entertaining show. I have been looking forward to season 4, hoping that they would reach the climax of the main story arch soon so they could stop using the show as a medium to blatantly and shamelessly spread lies about the American Republican party (specifically Trump supporters). But alas, my hope was soon demolished during the first episode of season 4.

I have no problem with the gay community. Most people, even republicans, don't. But I think I speak for most of us when I say we're tired of it being shoved in our faces by the entertainment media. It feels like every show and movie that is heavily produced, is obligated to make at least one character gay, in order to wave their vain false flag of how accepting they are.

So viewers of this episode can probably understand why (I'm not betting a lot will agree though) I'm frustrated with this show because of this episode. WHY DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE A CHARACTER BEING GAY AS A PATHETIC ATTEMPT OF A PLOT TWIST?!?!?? They ruined an emotional, potential and growing subplot of the relationship between two characters by suddenly making one of them gay. I have no problem with a gay character, but they way they do it, is so obnoxiously OBVIOUS that they're merely pandering to the gay community in an effort to show "how APPROVING they are."

It's become a joke, this show. I can only come to the conclusion that intolerant bigots would give this show a 10/10.

The Boys Season 4 kicks off with a bang! Episode 1 delivers intense action, sharp satire, and brilliant character development.

The storyline is gripping, the special effects are top-notch, and the acting is phenomenal.

The reveal of Frenchie's sexuality adds depth to his character, but let's be clear: if you're offended by this, you are the goober that show is actively making fun of.

The Boys continue to be one of the best shows on TV, unafraid to challenge norms and deliver quality entertainment.

Also, can we talk about Antony Starr as Homelander? His acting is getting better by the season. Give that man an Emmy already!

It was pretty good, but Homelander totally carried the whole episode. His scenes were the highlight, and he's just so intense and magnetic. You'll see what I mean when you watch it.

But honestly, there wasn't a whole lot of stuff happening in this episode, which was kind of a letdown. I had high hopes after the crazy ending of Gen V. That finale was explosive and set the bar really high for what's next. I was expecting The Boys to pick up right where Gen V left off, with lots of action and excitement. Instead, this episode felt more like a setup, laying the groundwork for what's to come. It was a bit slower than I wanted.

Don't get me wrong, setting things up is important, but after Gen V's intense ending, I was hoping for more right out of the gate. It's like they're gearing up for something big, but the opener didn't really pack the punch I was hoping for. I wanted more action and craziness that The Boys usually brings.

If you're into Homelander, you'll love his scenes because he's as terrifying and compelling as ever. But overall, I was expecting a stronger start to the season. Maybe it's just building up to something huge, and the next episodes will be wild. Let's see where it goes! Watch the episode and see if you feel the same way.

The "problem" of high quality tv shows today is, that between two seasons years can go by, and you do not remember every detail from the last one. However I prefer this circumstance over rushed content, that ends up in the garbage facility.

We waited two years for the Boys season 4 and after watching the first episode, I think it was worth it. The events from the last season are being continued, Homelander and Billy Butcher are preparing to kill each other for their son. Stargirl, Hughie and the rest of the team do their best to support BB, while the supes and the president are backing Homelander.

The violence is great as always and the visuals look amazing. I am looking forward to the next episode of the three-part premiere.