However, the harm inflicted is much more deliberate this season, as the murder of M.M.

’s (Laz Alonso) ex-wife’s new boyfriend, Todd (Matthew Gorman) can clearly attest to.

This season, Homelander’s insecurities have brutal and bloody consequences.

Valorie Curry as Firecracker of ‘The Boys,’ in front of a backdrop of fireworks

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In an interview withVariety, Kripke has listed two inspirations for Firecracker.

And just that key in of personality.

Kessler has his roots in one of the comics' most disturbing characters.

The Boys Season 4 Poster Showing Homelander with Victoria Neuman Surrounded by Confetti

The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good. Centered around a vigilante group aiming to control these corrupt heroes, the series delves into themes of power, corruption, and accountability. The show features a complex narrative with multifaceted characters, offering an unfiltered look at the consequences of unchecked power.

The BoysSeason 4 airs every Thursday on Prime Video in the U.S.

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Firecracker (Valorie Curry) doing a salute on stage, looking up at a camera in The Boys Season 4

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Antony Starr as Homelander with his arm outstretched and confetti falling down in Season 4 of The Boys

Antony Starr as Homelander with a menacing grin and his hands fisted at his chest in The Boys

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan in The Boys Season 4

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