‘Gen V’s Finale Reveal Is Going To Play a Major Part in ‘The Boys’ Season 4

The big picture

• the boys
  The season 4 trailer references the virus that kills Supe
  Gene V
  connecting the two worlds in a dangerous way.
• Crossover characters from
  Gene V
  like Cate and Sam, appear in the trailer, promising new threats for the boys.
• Season 4 of
  the boys
  will see Butcher's plan to use the virus to take down Supes threatening, leading to potential conflict within the team.

the boys The Season 4 trailer reveals more about the upcoming season of the violent superhero show premiering on June 13. The series features a corrupt group of Supes led by Homelander (Anthony Starr) and a more secretive organization trying to bring down the Supes, led by Billy Butcher (Karl Urban). Picking up on Season 3's volatile political plot, the show promises a conflict-filled return as audiences are divided. The show's satirical spin on the superhero genre gained so much popularity that Prime Video made a spin-off, Gene V, which centers on a school for young Supes learning to use their powers. Mary (Jaz Sinclair) appeared briefly the boys before becoming the protagonist of his own series, however Gene VThe plot of has been largely removed from the original show. When Marie and her friends uncover the lies at their school, they find themselves caught up in a dangerous conspiracy.

At first glance, these shows operate separately, albeit in the same world, but an explosive finale brought Homelander together, suggesting that these shows were more connected than they initially appeared. From Gene V In the end, fans have been wondering how interconnected they will be moving forward, especially since then Gene V introduced plots that could change the boys substantially However, the new the boys The trailer answers that question, with several crucial elements from the spinoff series. Two characters from Gene V they appear in the most recent trailer, along with a mention of the dangerous discovery of the Supe-killing virus that introduced the spin-off. With the trailer, this is clearer than ever Gene V It is a must watch before season 4 of the boys is released

How will the Supe virus affect 'The Boys'?

the boys has always focused on a struggle between the Supes and the average people negatively impacted by their power. Although the titular group, the Boys, have found Supe's allies in Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara), Starlight (Erin Moriarty), and even Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott), are at a disadvantage due to the immense power that Homelander wields. However, this Gene V plot could even the odds. The spin-off introduced a secret facility experimenting on Supes called “the forest”, where Dean Shetty (Shelley Conn) conducted experiments on young Supes, including Sam (Asa German), i he created a powerful virus that only hurts Supes. The demo shows that not only does it take away Supes' powers, but they get horribly sick and even die from it. Although the heroes of the series, Marie, Andre (Chance Perdomo), Jordan (London Thor/Derek Luh), and Emma (Lizzie Broadway), discover the truth, fail to destroy the virus, and the series shows other people interested in it. The last scene of season 1 even shows Billy Butcher in the abandoned facility, connecting him to this plot.

the boys The season 4 trailer takes this further when Butcher mentions “a virus that kills Supes”, showing that the Gene V The story will take Butcher's plan into account. If Billy gets his hands on the materials he needs to spread the virus, it would be an easy way to kill Homelander and any other Supe that poses a threat. An outbreak of this virus would decimate the Supe population, endangering even the Seven and the handful of Supes who oppose Vought's corruption. But Billy tends to focus on his goal at the expense of everything else, raising concerns for the members of Supe's team, who don't seem on board with the idea, meaning he could drive a wedge between Butcher and the his allies Although Butcher will follow this method, the virus is experimental and rare, which poses a problem for Butcher's admittedly desperate plan. How much will this virus affect season 4 of the boys it depends on the success of Butcher, but the trailer suggests it will be a major element.

Which 'Gen V' characters will come into play in 'The Boys' season 4?

with Gene V that will return for a second season, some characters may be left out the boys The heroes of Gene V they were trapped by their enemies, however the boys they might count on their rescue, they might as well be sitting on this conflict while trying to escape. However, they are not the only characters crucial to the story, and the season 4 trailer shows that there will be some crossover. The Seven have experienced a drastic turnover of members since the beginning the boys. Starlight left to join her enemies, Maeve “died” and Stormfront (Oh Cash) actually died, leaving many spots open on the team. This made audiences expect new terrifying antagonistic Supes, and it looks like Sam and Cate (Maddie Phillips) will be among them. Both powerful Supes leave with Homelander at the end Gene Vso it seems like the obvious continuation of his story.

Now that she is officially aligned with the Seven, Cate's powers are even more dangerous. Cate demonstrates her ability to control others with a touch. Her cunning nature allows her to be an unlikely threat, but working for Homelander, there's no end to the havoc Cate could wreak. She proved to be a threat Gene V when years of resentment at being mistreated by those without powers built up, creating his radical belief that humans should be killed. This prejudice and her manipulative powers make her a perfect candidate for the Seven.

In Gen V, Sam is similarly radicalized after years of experimentation, putting him on the side of Cate and Homelander. His episodes of violent dissociation prove that he is capable of the massacre that Homelander wants. Sam displays several classic powers, including superhuman strength and superhuman durability, making him a powerful Supe. However, his mental health struggles are exacerbated by his powers, often causing him to lose control. Sam is understandably resentful of those who wronged him, but he's quick to kill, which makes him the perfect ally for Homelander. With Kate's ability to control others and Sam's penchant for violence, they will be a force to be reckoned with the boys, especially when Homelander pushes them further into violence. Their appearance in the trailer is brief, so it's hard to predict exactly what role they'll play, but they'll certainly be dangerous with the Seven.

What will happen in season 4 of 'The Boys'?

the boys Season 3 set up a lot for the new season, even before Gene V He came. Season 4 will feature Butcher coming to terms with his shortened lifespan due to his use of Compound V, Homelander taking care of his newly discovered son, and Starlight officially joining the Boys. The series has also featured Vought CEO Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie) slowly losing control of their Supes, who have now inspired a political crisis as the public takes sides. Season 4 will certainly be eventful, though Gene VAdditions of 's are about to play an important role in the world ahead. Developing the spin-off is a good idea for the original show as it creates new avenues the boys to explore, climbing the story.

the boys Seasons 1 and 3 are available on Prime Video in the US, and Season 4 will premiere on June 13.

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