The Boys
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Gen V ’s supe virus might have broughtThe Boys ' overarch storyline much closer to the original comic book ’s ending . In its initial moments , Amazon’sGen Vonly drops a few references to its parent enfranchisement while establishing itself as a standalone series . However , the closer it gets to its finale , the more it introduces narrative elements that will belike becomemajor plot points inThe Boysseason 4 . One of these narrative element is the supe - kill virus that Cardosa phrase at Dean Shetty ’s request .
Although Dean Shetty and Cardosa die towards theend ofGen Vseason 1 , forget little to no grounds for its existence , the fact that Victoria Neuman develop it suggests it will play a pivotal role inThe Boysseason 4 ’s event . How Neuman intends to utilize the virus is yet to be project . However , the computer virus ' simple existence inThe boy ' universe play the dealership frighteningly nigher to the comic Holy Scripture ’s conclusion .
Homelander throw a cameo in Gen V , which not only hints at his plan but also foreshadows how another supe will pass on the Seven in The Boys season 4 .
Gen V’s Supe Virus Could Put A New Spin On The Boys Comics' Ending
Gen V’s supe virus means The Boys can recreate the comic book’s ending
In the originalThe Boyscomic Scripture ’s ending , Billy Butchercommits supe genocide while his team turns against him because of his ruthless actions . Several initial developments in Billy Butcher ’s discharge suggested that his narrative in the Amazon show would not emulate his comic book storyline . Despite hat supes in the series , like his comic book similitude , Butcher does not deflect working with Starlight , Kimiko , and even Maeve . He even shows empathy towards Ryan , suggest that he would never want all the supes to get wipe out . However , the introduction of the supe virus could put a new spin on his risible playscript ending .
Although most details surrounding thesupe virus fromGen Vare still shrouded in enigma , the twist - off series ' final arc confirm that Grace Mallory might have recite Butcher about the computer virus after Dean Shetty revealed its secrets to her . Cardosa gives away the virus to Victoria Neuman inGen V , but the show ’s mid - recognition conniption shows Billy Butcher investigating the secret tunnels of the Woods . This could entail that Butcher was potential down there to learn more about the virus and discover touch of it . Although it remains to be seen how Butcher will get his hands on the virus , the virus could give him the power to commit a supe genocide like his mirthful ledger vis-a-vis .
The Boysseasons 1 - 3 andGen Vseason 1 are stream on Prime Video .
How Gen V’s Supe Virus Could Break Up Billy Butcher’s Team
Gen V’s supe virus will test Billy Butcher’s loyalty to his team
AfterGen V ’s events , the supe virus rests safely with Victoria Neuman , who will not use it carelessly because she and her daughter are also supes . However , the same can not be expected from Billy Butcher . Despite hating supes , Butcher previously tried to become one just to be able-bodied to overpower Homelander . Owing to this , if he gets his hands on the computer virus , he might actively attempt to fan out it without considering how it would pour down supes like Starlight and Kimiko , who are on his side . If his final plan imperil Starlight and Kimiko , Frenchie and Hughie will be the first ones to go against him .
Even if Butcher does not actively spread the virus and only sits back and watches it demolish supes , his relationship with Frenchie , Hughie , and others on his team could hand a break percentage point as it would highlight how his blood feud against supes has all go through him . Billy Butcher has always been susceptible to the corrupting influence of payback , and his inactivity towards stopping the virus from killing the citizenry on his squad would prove that he is not so different from Homelander . Hence , the external destruction triggered by the virus would break the internal dynamics between Butcher and his team as Hughie and others would no longer be able to trust him and his motives .
The Boys Season 3’s Ending Makes Billy Butcher’s Comic Book Ending Even More Likely
The Boys season 3’s ending and season 4’s trailer have already set the stage for Butcher’s moral curroption
Although Billy Butcher could not be the father figure Ryan want , a part of him always sympathise with the new supe . AfterThe Boysseason 3 ’s ending , however , it seems probable that Butcher will bit by bit fall back his warmheartedness for Ryan the more he adopt in Homelander ’s footstep . A view fromThe Boysseason 4 ’s trailer also hints that Ryan will obliterate a civilian in broad daylight like his father . Once Butcher learns that Ryan has change by reversal into a reflection of Homelander ’s dark tendencies , his relationship with him will take a conflicted turn , where he might even stop caring about his well - being . If that happens inThe Boysseason 4 , no one will be able-bodied to stop over Butcher from sunburn the world down before he self - destructs .
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The Boys is a gritty and seditious take on the superhero literary genre , focusing on a radical of vigilante who present potent superheroes abusing their abilities , explore themes of subversion and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem .
The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
