"The Boys" Season 4 has set new viewership records for Prime Video, exceeding Season 3's launch by 21% in its first four days, and becoming one of the platform's top 5 most-viewed TV seasons and its second-biggest returning season.
The show's global reach has expanded, with 60% of the audience based outside the U.S., particularly in Brazil, UK, and India.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, with a 51% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes but a 95% critic rating, the new season continues to showcase the dark side of superheroes, featuring the group fighting against evil supes and Vought International with the expected violence, dark humor, and social commentary.
The season explores Homelander's past, showcasing some of the series' cruelest scenes. He emerges as a tragic villain, similar to Todd Phillips' Joker. Antony Starr's portrayal of Homelander consistently receives praise. Showrunner Eric Kripke said believes he deserves an Emmy.
Some fans have review-bombed the new season, criticizing the writing and reliance on violence for shock value. The ratings are also affected by the release format, with new episodes released weekly until the finale in July.
"The Boys" has already been renewed for a fifth and final season, with spin-offs like "Gen V" and "The Boys: Mexico" in the works. Prime Video has not disclosed exact viewer numbers but revealed a consistent rise in viewership across seasons for "The Boys."
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