Strap on your boots, toss on your dusters, and embark on a very PTSD-filled walk down memory lane withKarl Urban’s Butcher andJeffrey Dean Morgan’s Joe Kessler in a teaser for this week’s episode ofThe Boys. The duo have been working arm-in-arm over the last five episodes of theshow’s penultimate season, with Kessler pushing Butcher to take the steps that he deems necessary to get his revenge on the morally corrupt Supes atVought International. Kessler and Butcher are old pals from their days working with the government, which is exactly what they get down to chatting about in today’s sneak peek.
Reflecting on the most challenging part of his last tour, Kessler confides in Butcher that the worst part was coming home to the mundane activities of life with his son and wife.Haunted by the ghosts of his pastand the things they did while under the direction of the government, Kessler admits to seeing “the ruined faces” of the people whose lives they destroyed on a daily basis. While it seems like the direction Kessler is headed with his monologue is one of remorse and regret for all thetorturous actshe did, he goes completely off the rails, admitting to loving that part of his job the most, telling Butcher thatthatside of him is the real Joe Kessler.
What Happened on ‘The Boys’ Last Week?
Last week was filled with the normal batshit crazinessthat audiences have come to expect fromThe Boysas the eponymous group of vigilantes traveled, with Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) and Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) in tow, to a farm that holds some of the mysteries of the Supe-killing virus first introduced inGen V. While there, they came face-to-face with aflock of sheep jacked up on Compound Vand were forced to use the last dose of the virus on the flying muttons with razor-sharp teeth.
Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Hughie (Jack Quaid) is put in the middle of the toughest decision of his life afterhis father (Simon Pegg) becomes a threat to everyone around himfollowing a dosing of Compound V that effectively pulls him out of a coma. In a series that leans into its satirical and comedic — if not completely jaw-dropping — roots,Hughie’s final moments with his dad really pulled on the audience’s heartstrings.
Check out the Episode 6 sneak peek above and get caught up on Season 4 ofThe Boyswith the first five episodes now streaming on Prime Video.
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.
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