The highly anticipated season four of The Boys will land on Prime Video tomorrow with the first three episodes available to watch, and with it comes the first wave of reviews. According to Rotten Tomatoes per Screenrant, the overall critic rating for the season has currently been 81%, marking the lowest rating far from the third season, which earned a 98% critic score. While the show’s signature dark humor and social commentary remain, some critics argue it feels formulaic compared to the earlier seasons’ willingness to push boundaries.
According to Screenrant, season three was filled with fantastic special effects, elaborating the story, and fantastic character arcs, setting the bar high. Such examples would be Huggie and Butcher’s interaction with Compound V or the fake relationship between Homelander and Starlight. The reviews are in the early stages, and there will surely be changes in both the audience and critic scores. A promo trailer was released, showing delves into the journey that both sides
According to Screenrant, Supernatural creator Eric Kripke (Gen V) reveals the fourth season will delve deep into the chaotic world of Butcher, Homelander, and the rest of the series characters. With the inclusion of the fourth season coming up, the previous seasons are available to watch on Prime Video. There’s a good chance that season can recapture the same magic as the previous one if it wants to end on a high note.
Whether season four can win over audiences accustomed to the show’s previous heights remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure: with The Boys already confirmed to end after season five, the pressure is on for the show to deliver a satisfying conclusion that lives up to its legacy. The fan can expect the season to be filled with the same gore and action as in the previous ones.