The Boys Season 4, Episode 6 – “Dirty Business” is filled with exciting moments, however, it also indicates some of the show’s weaknesses. As the show reaches its final two episodes of the season the tension is high. But the show is starting to feel like it is treading water.
Butcher’s Moral Dilemma
Butcher, who is still suffering from the Supe virus, tries to extract a dose that will be lethal to Homelander from Sameer. However, Sameer says it can turn airborne and kill all Supes in the process, that is if it has not already done so. It puts the hatred Butcher has against his enemies up against the possibility of genocide, showing the dark road he is on.
A Hallucination Unveiled
The last shocking twist is that Joe Kessler played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan is actually a figment of Clare’s imagination. This revelation is evidence of the worsening of Butcher’s condition, the hallucinations of Becca Butcher, in particular. In the last episodes of the show, Butcher is seen to be nearing the boiling point, and there are implications of large sacrifices.
Tek Knight’s Depravity
The main task of the episode is to sneak into Tek Knight’s mansion. Web Weaver is also Hughie who puts bugs to eavesdrop on Homelander and Sister Sage. However, he ends up in Tek Knight’s sex dungeon, where he is subjected to psychosexual torment. This particular scene, which is supposed to be provocative, is rather more disturbing than funny, and it shows the main problem of the show – the tendency to go too far in terms of satire.
Homelander’s Sinister Plans
The plan that Homelander has is to use Tek Knight’s private prisons to incarcerate political opposition. This revelation makes him even more dangerous as it sets up a confrontation to the climax of the story. The satire on the prison-industrial complex and other issues of the contemporary society. However it appears forced and not as sharp as in the previous episodes of the series.
Conclusion
As for the major plot points, the Boys Season 4, Episode 6 brings quite a lot of them, but the pacing issue and excessive focus on political messages remain a problem. This is why, as the series gets closer to the end. It has to get back to the form and provide the viewer with an exciting finale. As Butcher and Homelander’s confrontation is set to happen soon. The fans expect the last episodes to bring the series’ flame back.