Hughie’s father is now awake, Starlight gave Firecracker a knuckle sandwich, and Homelander continues to kill people. Season 4, Episode 4 of “The Boys”is full of shocking moments, so let’s take a look at the Top 5 moments from “Wisdom of the Ages.”
One of the most intriguing revelations from Episode 4 was discovering the origin of the bloody metal pick on Sage’s table: her own face.
In reality, she buries it in her eye and takes a selfie-lobotomy to temporarily achieve the same level of brain function as others, until her brain reconstructs itself after a few hours.
Homelander and Blood: The Return of The Boys
In Episode 3, fans are given a glimpse into Homelander’s past as he visits the secret laboratory where he was experimented on and raised as a child. Like all villains, he too has an origin story that is revealed to viewers.
Despite bringing a Fudgie the Whale cake to the lab crew, there was nothing sweet about his intentions. He was seeking revenge and, in typical Homelander fashion, he motivated his fellow troops by reminiscing about the times crew members subjected him to torture in the name of science during his childhood.
He recalled the instances when he was placed in a fire chamber and subjected to extreme temperatures, regardless of the pain it caused him.
Furthermore, he mentioned a particular occurrence in which Marty, one of the workers, playfully mocked him for engaging in self-gratification during his personal time. Throughout this entire ordeal, the scientists consistently failed to use his superhero name, Homelander, and instead continued to use his given name, John Gillman.
Despite his cruel and sad*stic actions, Homelander spared Barbara Findley from his wrath. While he burned one worker alive and forced another to masturbat* in front of their colleagues before lasering off his penis, Barbara was seemingly just another lab worker going about her duties in the facility.
When he interacts with her, viewers discover that she was the only individual who was not afraid of Homelander as a child. While the episode does not fully explore Homelander and Barbara’s relationship, it is evident that he has a fondness for her, as she is the only one he spared during his violent rampage – although it seems that she was left deeply traumatized by the experience.
2. The Gen V Connection Has Been Established
The release of the trailer hinted at an upcoming “Gen-V”and “The Boys”crossover. In an earlier scene, the news coverage interrupts to advertise the newest episode of “The Whole Truth With Tek Knight,”a series featuring super-powered journalist Tek Knight from the Godolkin University-based spinoff of “The Boys.”
Tek’s latest story focuses on Marie Moreau, Andre Anderson, Emma Meyer, and Jordan Li, as well as the campus drama that unfolded in the first season of “Gen V.”
As the narrator, most likely Tek Knight, observes a graphic of the student supes in the aftermath of their violent rampage on campus, it appears that the other four Godolkin have disappeared into a mysterious and ominous void.
Consider this your reminder to watch Gen V if you have not yet done so.
Those who missed the episode may not have noticed, but this tie-in will probably be significant as Homelander continues to rearrange the members of The 7.
Given the unreliability of The Deep, A-Train, and the new Black Noir, he may require some dependable and influential allies.
3. A-Train and Hughie: The Compound V Connection
It is revealed to Hughie’s father, Hugh Campbell, that his coma has progressed to brain death and he only has a few days left to live. Determined to find a way to save his father, Hughie embarks on a search for the one thing that could potentially grant someone immortality: Compound V.
As Mother’s Milk had already begun to sway A-Train towards joining The Boys, Hughie calls upon his speed to retrieve the serum. A-Train grows suspicious and reveals that Homelander is the only one who possesses V. In response, Hughie reminds him of his guilt for killing his girlfriend, Robin Ward.
“You took away a person I cherished. Now, I am asking you to bring back someone else I hold dear,”Hughie informs A-Train. A-Train agrees to Hughie’s proposal of maintaining a positive relationship between them.
4. Starlight confronts Firecracker after the new Seven member reveals a past abortion
In Season 4, Episode 3, viewers discovered that Firecracker holds a grudge against Starlight/Annie from their teenage years, when she used to bully her. This caused tension between the two characters.
At this moment, Firecracker seizes the chance to attack Starlight for her choices and history, bringing up the topic of her and Hughie’s decision to terminate their pregnancy.
During the event “The Children’s Freedom Fighter”hosted by Vought member Firecracker, which took place right in front of Starlight’s organization, this incident occurred.
This event is another attempt by Firecracker to persuade the public that Starlight and her team are engaged in child trafficking and other illegal activities as part of their ongoing campaign.
Firecracker further revealed that after Starlight accidentally blinded a hostage during a save mission in her youth, Annie had an abortion, making this information known to millions of viewers.
Despite Mother’s Milk’s attempts to intervene, Starlight relentlessly attacked Firecracker on stage in front of the entire audience. This was the final straw that led to Starlight’s outburst, and she showed no hesitation as she beat Firecracker to a pulp. Only when Mother’s Milk stepped in was Starlight finally persuaded to stop her brutal assault on Firecracker.
During Firecracker’s rally, Butcher attempted to blackmail her by threatening to expose her past of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy while she was working as a summer camp counselor at Capes of Christ Bible Camp in Davey, Florida when she was 28 years old.
During a live television appearance, she acknowledged having an “inappropriate relationship”with a minor. However, she also stated that she believed God had placed the boy in her life to guide her away from making poor choices.
After the revelation of her abortion and the public’s awareness of her involvement with Can of Whoop Ass, Starlight is forced to take measures to protect her image. In an attempt to control the situation, Robert “Dakota Bob”(Jim Beaver) introduces the Superhero Management Act.
After careful consideration, he chooses to end the covert partnership with Starlight because he believes that maintaining any ties with her would not garner support from Republicans.
5. The Frenchie Murder Confession
Despite Frenchie’s strong belief that Colin was involved in the murder of his family during his time with the Russian mob, he couldn’t help but fall in love with him. However, as the saying goes, the truth will always come to light, and eventually Frenchie’s conscience couldn’t handle it, even while lying in bed with Colin.
After hearing the truth from Frenchie, Colin immediately began to pummel him with a barrage of punches, leaving his face bloodied. With Frenchie beaten and bruised, Colin turned his back and issued a warning, “If you ever come near me again, I’ll make sure you regret it.”
While it may be generally agreed upon that it is unlikely for someone to ever fall back in love with the person who caused harm to their loved ones, it is hoped that they are able to find healing.
6. About The Boys
The Boys is an American satirical superhero streaming television series created by Eric Kripke for Prime Video. It is adapted from the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, originally published by DC Comics under their Wildstorm imprint before being acquired by Dynamite Entertainment. The show follows a group of vigilantes known as The Boys, who fight against superpowered individuals who misuse their abilities.
The show satirizes the superhero genre and depicts a world where corporations control and exploit superheroes. The story follows what occurs when these superheroes deviate from the company’s expectations and upset certain individuals.
