Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Boys season 4, episode 7!
Summary
The Boysseason 4 finale is almost here, and while it’s promising an exciting end to its current storyline, the show can’t afford to waste one of its bigGen Vconnections before the end. The biggest focus of the back half ofThe Boysseason 4has been a Supe virus that Butcher and the team want to use to kill both Homelander and Victoria. The Supe virus was introduced inGen V, with the core characters of the show trying to stop Godolkin University’s creation of the illness.
However,Gen Vseason 1 endedwith a Supe uprising at the school, which the main heroes were blamed for. This resulted in the virus getting into the Boys' hands, setting the stage for season 4, and perhaps evenThe Boysseason 5. However, another element of the spinoff was also featured in the latest season of the main show.This direct connection toGen Vis something that should return in the season 4 finale,helping to make the shows even more connected to one another.
Gen V Season 2 Is Worse Off After Surprising The Boys Season 4 Death
A key character dies in The Boys season 4 who could have contributed so much more to the franchise, including Amazon’s spinoff TV show.
Sam & Cate Need To Show Up Again In The Boys Season 4 Finale
The Pair Have Only Shown Up Once In The Boys So Far
Sam and Cate, the characters responsible for the Supe uprising at Godolkin inGen V, made their debut inThe Boysseason 4, episode 5. They are introduced as loyal to Homelander, going along with his plan of superpowered people dominating the world. While they didn’t get much of a chance to shine in the episode, their appearance hints at just how strongly connected both series are going to be from now on. However, it also implied they’ll have a bigger role inThe Boysat some point in the future.
The best time to illustrate their importance onThe Boys' castis duringtheseason 4 finale. Their singular appearance in the main show so far may have given them a small role to play,but by bringing them back in the final episode, it can further cement their importance in the franchise.This could be through a small cameo alongside Homelander, to them fighting the Boys during a key battle. Any of these possibilities would be the perfect way to showcase their varied importance.
How Sam & Cate Can Set Up Gen V Season 2 In The Boys
They Could Hint At Where Marie & Her Friends Are
In addition to their loyalty to the leader of the Seven,Sam and Cate can help set the stage forGen Vseason 2withinThe Boysseason 4 finale. Their presence could offer clues as to where Marie and her friends are at the end of season 1, revealing what happened after Homelander seemingly zapped her with his heat vision.The Boys' main antagonist could also entrust them with a new mission, something that sets the stage for just how dangerous they’re going to become whenGen Vreturns.
Now thatThe Boysseason 4 is almost over,it would make sense to bring back Sam and Cate one last timeto establish their importance within Homelander’s plans. This return would also be the perfect way to set upGen Vseason 2, providing hints about the other Godolkin students' whereabouts in the process. The duo can also prove just how dangerous they are across both shows, making themselves all the more intimidating for every hero in the franchise.
The Boysseason 4 has one episode left, “Assassination Run,” which arrives on Prime Video on Thursday, July 18.
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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.
