Wisdom of the Ages

This is the episode we needed. By far the best episode of the season and perhaps among the best of the whole series. The episode contains very chilling scenes which bring back "The Boys" vibe compared to the prior three episodes. Also, we get to know much more about Homelander's origin and how he was tortured in Vought's laboratory. Furthermore, we also learn more about Starlight's backstory from Firecracker. I cannot wait to watch the rest of the series as it looks very promising now, which I have not felt with the earlier episodes. Brace yourself for a much darker episode and a very chilling Homelander.

Probably the best episode I've seen of the boys yet. Fantastically acted, Homelander is terrifying, and the emotion was spot on. Absolutely just phenomenal episode. The whole plot with starlight was very well done and knew exactly how to deliver a gut punch. I saw some similarity to one episode of the boys diabolical and I won't spoil which but it was kind of cool to see it done in the main show. Gory, insane, and ridiculous in every way possible. This is what the boys is to me, this is when the show peaks. I hope the show continues down this path of episodes like these because they are fantastic.

This episode features Antony Starr's top tier acting of Homelander. All Homelander scenes in this episodes will give you the chills, anxiety and fear.

For all the people complaining on the first three episodes, this episode is entertaining as hell. The slow cooking of some of the previous plots planted in the first three episodes come to fruition in this single episode, The Boys have gone crazy with Wisdom of the Ages and you love to see it.

This season of The Boys is really about majority of the characters' past and how does it still affect them nowadays, if you are still reading this please stop and go watch Wisdom of the Ages, personally one of my favorite episodes of the whole show.

This is the quintessential "The Boys" episode that was missing in Season 4 so far. Every character is at their worst, in the best way possible.

Anthony Starr perfectly captures Homelander's trademark diabolical smile throughout the episode. He is rapidly moving towards transcending his human emotions and achieving his goal of total domination.

It's also smart what they've done with Butcher's character and health arc. Having him just resign and accept his fate didn't feel like the Butcher the show has built up. This episode changes the trajectory his character has taken since the seventh episode of Season 3, and I am all for it. Only Butcher, at his devious best, can be a true counterweight to Homelander, which the showmakers seemed to have forgotten in the previous few episodes.

Starlight and Firecracker are yin and yang. It would be interesting if the show gave Starlight more grey undertones to add depth and substance to their feud.

Hughie and Mother's Milk have been done a disservice by this new emphasis on past trauma, as their characters are unlikely to receive any substantial growth or screentime this season. However, what they do with Hughie's father will be very interesting to watch.

Overall, this is a fun episode through and through, with some despicable eye gore moments. This is what I expected the first episode of the season to be, but I guess better late than never.

Hard to put into words how good a TV show is when it reaches that pivotal moment when all comes together to make for a truly ecstatic moment of TV. This episode not only had it all but was able to push the storytelling and deliver so many satisfying moments while keeping us truly on the edge of our seats. So gratifying to see writers who have just got everything right and gave the whole cast moments where each get to shine and leave us heartbroken.

The atmosphere shifted so many times from the intimate to the spectacle, there isn't a scene to waste. Awesomely inspired.

Well done and thank you!!!