The Boys
Warning : This article contain SPOILERS for The Boys season 4 finale and The Boys comic .
Summary
Billy Butcher has been one ofThe Boys’key protagonists since the show began , but season 4 may have teased his surprising killer . Having developed a tumor that was easy killing him , Butcher ’s days looked come , butThe Boysseason 4 ’s endingcast doubt on whether he was really die . During the finale , Butcher seemed like he was on his fashion out and even called Hughie to say goodbye , yet he shockingly depict up moments later looking healthier than ever . Alongside this , Butcher showed off his new powers inThe Boys , which suggests Compound V was pivotal to his survival .
While it initially appear as though the substance had no gist on him or his tumour , the show revealed that Joe Kessler - a figment of Butcher ’s imagination - was the key to unlocking his full potential . Despite the bombshell thatJoe Kessler was n’t real , he represented Butcher ’s darkest view and desire , and with the protagonist finally comprehend him in the finale , Butcher gained full control of his powers . This seemed to slow up down his unwellness , making him more dangerous than ever , but season 4 hinted at one unlikely source being the one to take him down for good .
The Boys mocks veridical masses other media franchises , but it is n’t above making fun of itself — and season 4 spot out a harsh reality about Butcher .
Victoria Neuman’s Death Means Zoe May Seek Revenge In The Boys Season 5
Zoe Could Go After Butcher In Season 5 After He Killed Victoria Neuman
The big reveal of Butcher ’s powers add up at the disbursement of Victoria Neuman , who was savagely killed by the protagonist . Although this was The Boys ' main objective for the entire season , the grouping reluctantly agreed to work with Victoria , only for Butcher to arrive and take her out with comfort . The panorama was not only crush because it subvert Hughie ’s speech and ruined the group ’s plan , but it was even more horrible hold Victoria ’s daughter was there to determine . Zoe tried to intervene during Butcher ’s attack but was well swatted awaybefore her female parent was ripped in one-half .
get such a traumatic outcome gives her the perfect need for revenge , which is exactly what drove Butcher to this point in the first place . Zoe ’s tycoon have the potential to be terrifyingly potent , and with the correct support , she could take him down . She may ally with The Boys , Homelander , or potentiallyGen quintet ’s friend , all of who will be try out to halt Butcher in their own way . Butcher ’s villainous turn duringThe Boysseason 4 ’s endingmakes him a very wanted man , but Zoe could be an unexpected terror who has a justifiable understanding to want him dead .
Butcher Is Destined To Die In The Boys Season 5 - It’s Just A Matter Of Who Kills Him
Butcher Will Have Plenty Of Enemies In The Boys' Final Season
With Butcher fully encompass his dark side , his death looks inevitable , but the material enigma go around around who will kill him . Despite looking sizeable during the season 4 conclusion , Butcher is still dying inThe Boysas his cancer has n’t officially gone , intend his time is still limited . Even if he manages to last his at hand battles in season 5 , his tumor will still claim his sprightliness , but his death is more likely to total at the hands of his enemies . Homelander and his USA may beThe Boys ' most dangerous characters , but Butcher is still capable of defeating them .
His powers indicate that he can go toe - to - toe with the potent supes , and being kill by a weaker villain would find unearned . Likewise , Homelander kill Butcher would be an anticlimactical way to end their story , ca-ca his killer more potential to be someone close to him . Ryan could potentially be the one to put him down , as Butcher care too much about him to fight back , which could direct to an emotional showdown . Hughie also falls into this same category and could play as the distraction for Starlight or Kimiko to deliver the finishing snow .
There are a lot of candidates who could potentially take down Butcher , and uncovering this will be one of the most exciting panorama ofThe Boys ' last time of year .
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Although it will be hard to trulydislike Butcher inThe Boysseason 5 , he looks destine to have a full - blown villain arc ; therefore , he may become just as big of an opposer as Homelander , all but confirming his death is coming . understandably , there are a band of candidate who could potentially take down Butcher , and unveil this will be one of the most exciting aspect ofThe Boys ' final time of year , but that makes a rogue character like Zoe all the more interesting as she could dally a major role in his demise .
Why Zoe Killing Butcher Would Work (Despite Changing The Comics)
Zoe Killing Butcher Would Be Justified After The Boys Season 4’s Finale
Zoe killing Butcher may not be the obvious choice , but it could still work given her overall role in the show . Although she has killed her fair share of people as well , Zoe is one of the few part left inThe Boysthat could be considered devoid . She is still a child who was given Compound V for protection and has been dragged into this violence due to her family relationship with Victoria Neuman and Stan Edgar . Being part of such an influential family has made her collateral damage in The Boys ' warfare against supes , piddle her tale incredibly tragic .
Although Butcher may finally kill Homelander in season 5 , his bloody way to get there will prove he actually reach very little .
It seems like the show is lining up for Butcher for his mirthful end , and while Hughie killing him still seems like the most logical choice , giving Zoe this minute could be even magnanimous , especially asThe Boyshas an entire time of year to make up her character . Although Butcher may eventually pour down Homelander in season 5 , his bally path to get there will rise he actually reach very slight . Zoe murdering Butcher would show this never - ending cycle of violence and retaliation did n’t stop with Homelander , and it would provideThe Boyswith a dark yet meet end .
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero musical style , focusing on a chemical group of vigilantes who confront muscular superheroes abusing their power , explore composition of corruption and moral equivocalness in a world where heroes are not always what they seem .
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