‘The Boys’ Season 4 Receives Lowest Rotten Tomatoes Score
‘The Boys’ Season 4 is ready to launch this week, but is it getting the hype it deserves? While the new season is definitely on every fan’s watchlist, it has received a few mixed reactions. Just a day before the Season 4 premiere, ‘The Boys’ franchise saw its lowest Rotten Tomatoes rating yet, based on the latest batch of critical reviews.
Showrunner Eric Kripke previously hinted that Season 4 would be closely tied to the current political climate in the U.S., and it doesn’t shy away from taking a stance on the issues. This season’s grim storyline, reflecting social realities, might be a challenging move for the franchise, but it’s too early to make a definitive judgment.
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As the premiere on June 13, 2024, approaches, critical reviews are flooding in for ‘The Boys’ Season 4. With 36 reviews submitted so far, the Rotten Tomatoes rating for the upcoming season stands at 81%, according to the official site. Although this rating isn’t too dire, it’s the lowest the franchise has seen.
It’s important to remember that these ratings are still fresh and could change after the release. Currently, the aggregate shows 8 fresh critical ratings and 2 rotten. An audience score will only be available after the premiere.
A glance at the ratings chart suggests that the success of Season 3 has set high expectations for the new season. However, as the show delves deeper into the socio-political waters, some fans might miss the “fun” they initially came for.
In Season 4, Antony Starr’s Homelander is celebrated as a hero despite his dubious actions, drawing a parallel to former president Donald Trump during his hush-money trial. Homelander’s rise is depicted against a backdrop of political conflict. Throughout the season, ‘The Boys’ raises important questions about heroes going rogue and the struggle between the powerful and the powerless, according to the synopsis.
Critics Reviews
Critics have generally been optimistic about the show’s politically charged storyline. Many have moved beyond the “fun” factor to appreciate Season 4’s realistic portrayal of power dynamics and societal issues. Adam Barnhardt of Comicbook.com describes the season as “nothing short of frustrating,” not because it fell short of expectations, but because it does an “impeccable” job of mirroring the world’s reality.
‘The Boys’ has never aimed to be a feel-good show. Thus, the showrunners decided it was time to shift from pure entertainment to satirising real-world issues.
Similarly, Guy Dolbey of Discussing Film notes how the Amazon original series leverages its “now committed audience” by transitioning from thrilling pop culture satires to a more serious narrative. The significant rating drop from 98% to 81% will pose a greater challenge for Season 5, which is expected to be the franchise’s final season.
