The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 "Wisdom of the Ages"

Small Screen Couch Commentary: The Boys

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Welcome back to "Small Screen Couch Commentary" with your hosts, Alex and Billy! In this episode, we're diving deep into "The Boys" Season 4, Episode 4, titled "Wisdom of the Ages." Buckle up for a wild ride filled with dark humor, shocking twists, and gut-wrenching moments.

The episode kicks off with Homelander arriving at an underground research facility, eerily cheerful as he presents the staff with a Fudgey the Whale cake. Alex and Billy laugh at the twisted nostalgia of Homelander's "homecoming," but things quickly take a dark turn. Homelander's sinister interactions with the staff, especially Marty and Frank, set the stage for a terrifying sequence of events.

Meanwhile, Butcher's struggles continue as he collapses in the shower, haunted by visions of his late wife, Becca. Hughie's family crisis adds another layer of drama, with his father's deteriorating condition and the looming decision of let him die.

As the episode unfolds, the political landscape heats up with a Vought broadcast attacking President-Elect Robert Singer and Annie's plans to lead protests as Starlight. Alex and Billy delve into the political satire and its real-world parallels, adding their signature humor to the analysis. Hughie and Kimiko's encounter with A-Train at a dockyard leads to a tense alliance, while Butcher and MM's blackmail attempt on Firecracker takes an unexpected turn.

The climax features a gruesome sequence with Homelander tormenting the Vought scientists in the bloodiest scene yet this season.

Join Alex and Billy as they navigate the chaos of "Wisdom of the Ages," balancing humor and deep analysis. From brutal confrontations to dark political satire, this episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary" is not to be missed. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare for another wild ride with "The Boys"!