Homelander’s fate is uncertain in The Boys Season 4. After defeating Soldier Boy, Butcher, Queen Maeve, and killing Black Noir, it seems like nothing will stop him. However, the events of Gen V season 1 and the introduction of the Supe virus could spell death for Homelander. He is eyeing the presidency, which Victoria Neuman is only one head pop away from. So, the best time to kill Homelander is in The Boys Season 4 before he gets too much power and becomes unstoppable.
The Boys TV show is playing out like in the comics, with Butcher’s team turning on him, so it won’t be a surprise if they end up killing Homelander towards the finale. The only problem will be the fans’ reactions because most viewers tune in for Homelander and Butcher’s feud. Killing Homelander with another season in the works could prove dangerous for the show’s ratings. But showrunners have probably thought this through. So here is what you need to know about a possible Homelander death in The Boys Season 4.
How Homelander’s Death in the Comics Could Play Out in The Boys Season 4
It’s no secret to The Boys comic fans how Homelander meets his end. When photographic evidence leaks to the public that Homelander has been committing heinous crimes, it drives him insane. Not because he couldn’t have done them but because he doesn’t remember doing it, and he is right because it’s not him. Vought had created a clone behind his back, intending to ruin his image—something Homelander values more than anything. In his fit of rage, he ends up killing the president of the United States. When Butcher and Homelander are about to go head to head, Black Noir shows up and reveals that he is Homelander’s clone. Black Noir ends up brutally killing Homelander in the comics.
With Homelander killing Black Noir in The Boys Season 3 and Noir’s appearance in The Boys Season 4’s trailer, it could be anyone under that mask. Viewers can only speculate whether it’s Sam from Gen V or a Homelander clone. However, it could be the perfect opportunity for the show to kill Homelander, just like the comics did. If Butcher can use the Supe virus to kill Homelander, this will be the beginning of his villain arc in The Boys.
Homelander’s Fate in The Boys Season 4
One of the main reasons why Homelander is a great villain in the series is he is invincible and virtually immortal. Many supes and humans have tried to kill him and failed, making him a formidable opponent in this sinister story. The final episode’s title in Season 4, ‘Assassination Run,’ has fans thinking it might be about Homelander’s death. In The Boys Season 3, fans expected Homelander to die during his showdown with Butcher and Soldier Boy. With Butcher taking the temp v to boost his power, it seemed like the end for this villain, but Homelander came out on top, and Soldier Boy was put on ice.
Soldier Boy’s energy blast could have been the best thing to render Homelander mortal by taking away his powers and allowing Butcher to kill him. According to some fans, he could also remain human and have to pay for his crimes, which would be a more satisfactory ending. But this might not happen until The Boys Season 5. Aside from Soldier Boy, there are very few people who are strong enough to kill Homelander. Considering what he did to Stormfront, Ryan could be the only one strong enough to kill Homelander. However, with their close relationship in The Boys Season 4, this might not be what happens.
While The Boys comics detail how to kill Homelander, it may be the last thing on the showrunners’ minds, with how popular Starr’s character is in the franchise. His acting and the impact of Homelander are significant reasons why fans tune into the show every season. However, Victoria Neman or Butcher could be the characters getting killed in The Boys Season 4. Butcher is already suffering from the effects of temp v, so this could be a reasonable direction for the show. The showrunners could also be inspired by the comics and have Butcher become a villain who kills anyone with compound V in their veins after killing Homelander. Whether he will die or not, Homelander will still be a major part of The Boys Season 4’s storyline. Here are some more questions fans need answered in The Boys Season 4.
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