The Most Explosive Father-Son Drama on Television
In the universe of The Boys, where superheroes have more traumas than a philosophy student during exam season, the relationship between Homelander and Soldier Boy stands out for its... peculiarity. Imagine family therapy where, instead of talking about feelings, they shoot laser beams. Things that only happen on television (or so we hope).
"In this world, a father's hug hurts more than a stab wound. Literally, if we're talking about Soldier Boy."
Quick Guide to Understanding This Family Mess
For those who haven't followed this caped soap opera, here's a quick summary: Homelander, the "hero" with more self-esteem issues than a teenager on TikTok, discovers that his progenitor is Soldier Boy, a guy with the charisma of a brick and the warmth of an industrial freezer. The family reunion was as emotional as a rugby match in a glassware store.
- Soldier Boy: war veteran, living weapon, and worse father than Cinderella's
- Homelander: narcissist, unstable, and craving paternal approval
- Result: the most expensive fight in Vought's history
The Future of This Peculiar Dynasty
With the fifth season on the horizon, fans are wondering: will there be reconciliation? Mutual assured destruction? Or maybe an awkward Thanksgiving dinner where the turkey ends up charred by optic blasts? Eric Kripke, the creator, promises that no one is safe, which in this context means that someone will go flying through a window before the first episode.
Meanwhile, the universe of The Boys keeps expanding faster than Homelander's legal troubles:
- New season of Gen V (because what was missing were more young people with superpowers and daddy issues)
- Mexican version of the series (with extra spice and drama)
- A prequel in the 1950s (like Mad Men, but with more corpses)
So get ready for more chaos, more blood, and above all, more failed family therapy. Because in the end, what is more important than daddy's love? Well, in this case, maybe the survival of the planet 😉.