Summary:
- In the latest episode of “The Boys,” Homelander seeks brutal revenge on Vought scientists, and Sister Sage’s bizarre self-lobotomy shocks viewers.
- Showrunner Eric Kripke discusses these scenes’ themes of isolation and misinformation.
The current season of “The Boys” continues to push boundaries with its shocking and grotesque moments, and episode 4 is no exception. The episode features some intense scenes, including an ice-pick lobotomy, a lasered-off penis, and a scientist being burned alive.
The episode starts with Homelander (Antony Starr) revisiting the underground lab where he was tortured as a child. Seeking revenge, he subjects the Vought scientists to the same horrors he endured. This results in gruesome deaths, with Homelander ending the episode covered in blood and surrounded by mutilated bodies.
Meanwhile, the Seven are left to their own devices. Firecracker (Valorie Curry) hosts a propaganda talk show called “Truth Bomb,” spreading rumors about Starlight (Erin Moriarty).
Starlight crashes the show, revealing her past abortion and beating up Firecracker on camera, which boosts Firecracker’s ratings but hurts the Starlighter movement.
In a shocking twist, Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) explains her attraction to the Deep (Chace Crawford) by revealing she lobotomized herself to dull her super-smart brain. Using an ice pick, the Deep performs a frontal-lobe lobotomy, reducing Sage to a state where she seeks out sex and gorges on fried pickles.
Showrunner Eric Kripke and Heyward discussed this scene with Variety, highlighting Sage’s sense of isolation and her desperate need to escape her brain’s constant overload.
On the Boys’ side, Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) team up and encounter mysterious figures from Kimiko’s past while searching for Compound V.
Frenchie (Tomer Capone) reveals a dark secret, and Butcher (Karl Urban) deals with his own demons, including a potential blackout murder. A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) helps Hughie by stealing Compound V for his comatose father.
Exploring the Episode’s Shocking Moments
Sister Sage’s Lobotomy: The idea of Sage asking the Deep to perform a lobotomy is one of the most disturbing scenes this season.
Kripke explained, “When you have a room full of over-educated, miserable writers trying to imagine what it would be like to be the world’s smartest person, you immediately get to, ‘Well, that would be awful. You would do anything to be stupid for a couple hours so that you could just be happy.’”
Firecracker’s “Truth Bomb”: Firecracker’s talk show draws inspiration from far-right media figures. Kripke noted that the show is “closer to something Alex Jones would do,” aiming to represent the outrageous misinformation prevalent in today’s media landscape.
Return of Ezekiel: The episode also features the return of the stretchy-limbed Ezekiel, played by Shaun Benson. Kripke expressed his excitement about bringing back the character, saying:
“Shaun Benson, the actor who plays him, is just too good. I’ve always wanted to bring back Ezekiel and find the right place for him.”
“The Boys” continues to shock and entertain with its bold storytelling and complex characters. As the season progresses, viewers can expect more twists and turns from this groundbreaking series.
Via: Variety
