The previous season finales of “The Boys” never seemed to disappoint, and season four’s is no different.
The season finale managed to surprise fans with different plot twists, unexpected character deaths and horrifying alliances. Here’s everything that happened in the finale — spoilers ahead for “The Boys” season four.
One of the great things about “The Boys ”is how they manage to take the audience by surprise without even needing the shock factor to do so.
A-Train’s character was theorized by many to be the big character death at the end of the finale. He was previously revealed to be the rat, and The Seven don’t take lightly to anything that could potentially take them down.
Surprisingly to many fans, A-Train actually does survive the season. His redemption arc was completed within the season, and he leaves with his family. He attempts to persuade Ashley to join, but she declines.
Ashley staying at Vought also introduces one of the finale’s cliffhangers. After overhearing The Seven saying they need to get rid of anyone who could potentially hurt their reputation, Ashley takes Compound-V and the camera cuts at her developing powers.
Starlight’s powers also develop in the season finale — after previously being lost — and she can now surprisingly fly, with Starlight showcasing her powers toward the end of the episode. Starlight’s identity had been stolen by Doppelganger.
Victoria Neuman is a fan favorite, and while she plays for her own team, she decides to help The Boys towards the end. That is, until Billy Butcher uses his powers he’s developed from using Compound-V to rip her in half in front of the team.
Butcher nears the title of villain for the upcoming and final season, with the fourth season being a build up to his Supe status.
Ryan is a catalyst in Butcher’s decision as he kills Grace Mallory. This decision leaves Ryan’s alliance up in the air to be explored in the next season.
Homelander is left to control the White House after Singer is framed for killing Victoria, and the country is left in a martial law, with all reporting to Homelander.
The rest of The Boys are captured except for Starlight and Butcher. Cate and Sam from “Gen V” also make an appearance to capture the team. The Boys’ fate is left unknown, but it is theorized that other characters from “Gen V” will make an appearance.
In a post-credit scene, it is revealed that Soldier Boy has been left in a regulated coma. His alliance is left unknown, although this could definitely create a problem for Homelander in the following season.
With the chaos that was left uncovered, audiences were left attempting to grasp what could happen in the final season. Several characters’ alliances are already flimsy, so it’s nerve-racking to see what will happen in the future of the show.
A season five release date has not been given yet, but it is speculated to be released during the summer following the pattern of previous release dates.
