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Fans have been pretty vocal this season about their main issue with The Boys, despite its massive popularity worldwide. The consensus is that the pacing feels sluggish, lacking in significant or meaningful development. Viewers are left wondering why there’s a lack of high stakes and major plot advancements.
Even the highly anticipated full-scale fight in Episode 7, while impressive, hasn’t managed to dispel these concerns. This critique draws a parallel to the frustrations once felt by fans of Game of Thrones, where slow pacing and perceived lack of significant events caused much commotion among fans.
Is The Boys Season 4 Heading for the Same Missteps as Game of Thrones’ Finale?
In the final season of Game of Thrones, the highly anticipated battle against the White Walkers left fans disappointed as none of the central characters faced any risk. Despite the battle’s climactic role in the storyline, the deaths that did occur seemed inconsequential, failing to resonate with the audience. The survival of all the main characters felt implausible. In short, nothing memorable happened despite it seeming like a pretty important part.
Similarly, in Season 4, Episode 7, a rather recent episode of The Boys, tensions escalate dramatically among the supes of The Seven. A-train fighting Deep and Noir shows how wrong things can go. Yet, the lack of any consequences and deaths raises concern among viewers about the show’s willingness to take risks and maintain high stakes. Because truth be told, without real consequences, the story loses some of its edge and intensity, echoing the frustrations seen in Game of Thrones‘ final season.
Many fans argue that Deep’s vulnerability was glaringly evident and could have resulted in his death, which would have added some dramatic impact at least. The introduction of the shapeshifter character, while intriguing, seemed rushed and lacked sufficient build-up to justify its role in the storyline. Additionally, the Webweaver scene was perceived as unnecessary and aimed solely at shock value, contrasting sharply with the previous episode’s narrative depth. Frenchie’s sudden relapse in character growth further frustrated viewers and felt like a step backward. All in all, a chaotic episode to say the least.
Fans crave storytelling that keeps them on the edge of their seats, especially from The Boys which has maintained this aspect especially well. As fans eagerly await the final episode, they’re crossing their fingers for at least a satisfying ending to this season.
Fans Disappointed with The Boys Season 4
Amidst the buzz surrounding this lackluster season, fans never expected The Boys to hold back. Speculation is rife that the show has some surprises up its sleeve that will leave audiences satisfied in the end.
Alternatively, some see this season as laying the groundwork for an explosive fifth and final season. Nevertheless, current sentiments among fans lean toward disappointment.
Here is what fans are saying about episode 7,
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In the end, fans are banking everything on the final season. With stakes at an all-time high, they’re crossing their fingers for a finale that hits all the right notes.
The Boys is streaming on Prime Video.
