Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Boys season 4, episodes 1-3!
Summary
A new clip fromThe Boysseason 4, episode 4 reveals Hughie under attack in a close quarters knife fight, teasing how much danger he’ll be facing in the upcoming episode. The show’s core protagonist spent the first three episodes by his father’s bedside after he suffered a stroke, while also coming to terms with his mother’s return. In between dealing with his family tragedy, though, he’s also spentThe Boysseason 4 helping the group take down Victoria Neuman before her vice presidential candidacy nets her the White House.
Now,Screen Rantpresents an exclusive clip from Prime VideoofThe Boysseason 4, episode 4, titled “Wisdom of the Ages,” showing Hughie in a close quarters knife fight.
The video shows him successfully disarming someone trying to kill him, before fighting with any weapon he can find. This leads to a knife fight where both he and his attacker sustain major injuries.Hughie ends up pinned to the wall, about to be stabbedwhen the clip ends. Included with the clip is a description of season 4, episode 4, which can be read below:
It’s the premiere of Firecracker’s new Vought News show, THE TRUTHBOMB, broadcasting live, right across the street from Starlight House. And Firecracker’s hateful lies and public attacks finally push Annie to her breaking point, costing Annie her credibility and a powerful new ally. Meanwhile, it’s all-hands-on-deck after The Boys learn of Homelander’s horrifying plans for the future. Hughie makes a desperate attempt to save his father from dying, which leads to the first ever Hughie and Kimiko team-up! Frenchie can’t stand the guilt of lying to Colin any longer and reveals the shocking truth about his past. And Homelander, seeking to rid himself of his humanity once and for all, pays a horrifying visit to the place he grew up.
What Dangers Will Hughie Face In The Boys Season 4?
Hughie has faced plenty of danger in season 4 already, especially whiletrying to help the Boys take down Victoria and Homelander. So far, he has splashed acid on the former, doing nothing to deter her, while he was almost killed by the latter in episode 3, saved just in time by A-Train. However, episode 4 sees him in a much more hands-on situation, seemingly as he and Kimiko team up for the first time in an attempt to save his dad.
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Beyond this upcoming fight, though, he’s also likely to face danger as Starlight’s boyfriend, since Starlight House is still being targeted by conspiracy theorists persuaded by Firecracker.The Boysseason 4, episode 4 trailerindicates this may come to a head in the next episode, with the two facing off publicly over the unfounded allegations. While Hughie’s next dangerous situation seems tied to his personal mission next episode, people influenced by the Seven’s newest member could still pose a danger in the future.
For now, though, it seemsHughie’s top priority is saving his father’s life, something that will seemingly put his own in danger as he allies with Kimiko one-on-one for the first time. However, despite how many harrowing events he faces from now untilThe Boysseason 5, he often puts himself in danger to save the people he cares about. Even though his own life is at stake in the latest clip, the episode description indicates he’s willingly fighting in hopes of saving someone he loves.
The Boysseason 4, episode 4 arrives Thursday, June 20 on Prime Video.
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
