Wisdom of the Ages

After a pretty mediocre start, episode 4 completely demolished the first 3. Homelander stole the show, thanks to Antony Starr's Emmy level performance. So many characters face their past in this episode, Frenchie, Kimiko, Hughie, Annie, A-Train and Homelander. It really makes you connect with these characters and the troubles they faced in their past. The writers beautifully tied in all these storylines into one hour of pure mayhem and fun. Episode 4 set up plenty more in the upcoming episodes, which I am sure will be just as good as this one. In my opinion, this is a top 3 episode of the Boys, and rightfully so.

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.

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.

After a somewhat slow start to the season, the boys picks up with one of the best episodes to date. Nearly every character is given their own time to shine, each in their own unique plot lines. Even though the show is splitting its attention between nearly 15 characters, the pacing is absolutely immaculate! Nothing feels rushed whatsoever, and the episode is not afraid to take its time for certain scenes. Every plotline is simply fantastic this episode. Homelander has one of his best episodes ever, Butcher is excellent as always, Hughie and Kimiko have an amazing team up, Starlight and Firecracker's beef escalates to an insane degree, Frenchie has an excellent conclusion to his plotline this season, and even characters like Ashley, A-Train, and the Deep get their time to shine. The episode is also filled with absolutely wild twists in it that could potentially change everything for the boys. It is absolutely an episode that will keep you glued to your seat. Diabolical!

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!!!