As if things weren't crazy enough in The Boys season 3, things are about to go to a whole new level in The Boys season 4. Prime Video's superhero satire about a group of vigilantes trying to save the world from superheroes who use their powers for nefarious purposes returns, and this season there's lots of family drama to look forward to.
The good news is that The Boys has already been renewed for season 5, so fans can watch the latest season knowing there's more action on the way. The show's first spinoff, Gen V, was renewed for a second season and another spinoff, The Boys: Mexico, is in the works.
Here's what we know about The Boys season 4.
The Boys season 4 release date
The Boys season 4 premiered Thursday, June 13.
The Boys season 4 will be available exclusively on Prime Video, which means you need a subscription to Amazon Prime in order to watch. With an Amazon Prime account, you'll not only have access to Prime Video and all of the exclusive content available to viewers, including past seasons of The Boys, but you'll also be able to take advantage of all the great deals they offer, too.
The Boys season 4 episode guide
The Boys season 4 episode 1: "Department of Dirty Tricks"
"All the loyal citizens are called to attention; they must gather at the courthouse tomorrow to witness Homelander's verdict and prepare themselves; should the justice system attempt to play games, they shall face the consequences."
The Boys season 4 episode 2: "Life Among the Septics"
"TruthCon reveals the things that they don't want people to know, like globalists putting chemicals in food to make people gay, that Dakota Bob is a demon from hell, and the moon isn't real."
The Boys season 4 episode 3: "We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here"
"This December at VoughtCoin Arena, experience the story of Christmas the way it was meant to be told, on ice. Vought presents Vought on Ice! Tickets available now at VoughtOnIce.com."
The Boys season 4 episode 4: "Wisdom of the Ages"
"Vought News Network is proud to announce its new series, #Truthbomb. Join host Firecracker and her celebrity guests for the live six-hour premiere as they expose Starlight's adrenochrome parties."
The Boys season 4 episode 5: "Beware the Jabberwock, My Son"
"Superfans are called to attention this year at V52; A-Train attends the V52 and presents an exclusive sneak peek at his powerful, true-life story, Training A-Train."
The Boys season 4 episode 6: "Dirty Business"
"Vernon Correctional Services provides compassionate rehabilitation to those in their care to prepare them for successful community reentry; at Vernon, it's not about custody; it's about family."
The Boys season 4 episode 7: "The Insider"
"Hey kids. Your neighbor, uncle, or even mum and dad might be trying to destroy America. Find out how to stop them on the Avenue V Christmas Special. If you see something, say something."
The Boys season 4 episode 8: "Assassination Run"
"A call to all patriots; the stolen election will not be allowed to be certified; Bob Singer's woke anti-Supe agenda must be stopped; preparing for war #WhereWeGoOneWeGoVought."
The Boys season 4 cast
Most of The Boys cast from season 3 returned for season 4. Joining the cast in season 4 are Rosemarie DeWitt (The Estate), Rob Benedict (Supernatural) and Elliot Knight (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II), along with previously announced newcomers Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, Cameron Crovetti and The Boys superfan Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead).
DeWitt plays Hughie’s mom, and that will no doubt play a big role in the season 4 storyline. Heyward and Curry will bring Sister Sage and Firecracker to life and Crovetti will play Homelander's son, Ryan. Morgan's role is being kept under tight wrap, but we know it’s a recurring role.
Take a look at the cast members lined up for season 4:
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
- Anthony Starr as Homelander
- Laz Alonso as Mother's Milk
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro
- Erin Moriarty as Annie January/Starlight
- Tomer Capone as Frenchie
- Jessie T. Usher as A-Train
- Chace Crawford as Kevin Moskowitz/The Deep
- Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett
- Claudia Doumit as Victoria Neuman
The Boys season 4 plot
Here's the official synopsis of The Boys season 4: "The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son as well as his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late."
There's no doubt that the story of Hughie's parents will be a big part of the new season with the addition of DeWitt as Hughie's mom. Hughie believed that his mother was dead but at the end of season 2 it was revealed that she was actually alive and well, and that she'd walked away from her family.
Another story building in season 4 is Ryan's story. Ryan decided to stay with Homelander at the end of the season, smirking at the camera in the final moments of the episode. Showrunner Eric Kripke told EW that the new season is a "battle for Ryan's soul."
Nothing is set in stone just yet. "I don't think the game's over yet. I think [Ryan] saw this one thing and I think we should all be afraid because if he becomes another Homelander, that's obviously really bad for the planet. But he's still Becca's kid and there's still a shot that Butcher can pull him into the light."
Kripke went on to say that both Homelander and Butcher will be in a "tug of war over Ryan" as they fight to get him on their side. "So I think, if anything, we're just hinting at the danger of what would happen if Butcher loses that fight."
The Boys season 4 trailer
Take a look at the trailer for The Boys season 4 below:
