word of advice : This clause contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4 , episode 5 , " Beware the Jabberwock , My Son . "

Summary

The Boysseason 4 shows Ryan becoming more involved at Vought , butepisode 5 also makes me worried about his fib , as Homelander seems to be scratch off on him . The Boysseason 4 , episode 5has a mass of move parts . While the show ’s heroes search for a Supe computer virus to bring down Homelander , The Seven make an appearance at V52 Expo . GivenThe Boys’jabs at Marvel and DC , V52 Expo seems to be a sendup of events like Disney ’s D23 Expo . And it serves a similar design , promotingall of Vought ’s upcoming moviesand TV show .

course , The Seven are present at the result — and Ryan makes an visual aspect as well , as he ’s part of Vought ’s PR scheme and culture medium lineup . This alone is touch , but it generate worse behind the scenes . After discover Ryan ’s behavior inThe Boysseason 4 , episode 5 , I ’m concerned about his account . I thought I knew where the Amazon series was going with Ryan ’s reference , but now I ’m not so indisputable .

The Boys is n’t afraid to mock the superhero genre , and it come in up with a number of insulting parodies of Marvel ’s swell hero to get the job done .

Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) looking scared in The Boys season 4

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Ryan Enjoys Tormenting Adam Bourke In The Boys Season 4, Episode 5

Ryan’s Reaction Proves Homelander Is Rubbing Off On Him

Ryan remains sympathetic despite spend more time with Homelander and Vought , butI reverence where his fictitious character is head afterThe Boysseason 4 , episode 5 . While Ryan is backstage at the V52 Expo , he has a run - in with Adam Bourke that show his dark side . To Ryan ’s credit , the managing director is harassing one of Vought ’s female yield assistants . This should upset him . But at Homelander ’s urging , Ryan face Adam about it — and he takes thing further than I expected . He make Adam apologize , and when Adam ’s words seem insincere , he takes his chiding to an extreme .

While Ryan is offstage at the V52 Expo , he has a streak - in with Adam Bourke that shows his darker side .

Ryan narrate Adam to get on his knees and rationalise , and then when Homelander suggests it ’s not enough , he makes the P.A. slap Adam repeatedly . While Ryan ’s scandalisation is warranted , there ’s surely a better way to go about discipline Vought ’s employees . I also obtain it deeply troubling that Ryan look to derive pleasure from the interaction . He smiles in a way that suggest he ’s amused by the whole thing , and he sips a milkshake and watches as Adam gets beaten . It ’s an unsettling moment for a role who never acts this style . Clearly , Homelander is influencing him more than I realized .

Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys and Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in Captain America Civil War

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Homelander Is Turning Ryan’s Morality Into Something Darker

Ryan may have a darker side inThe son , butseason 4 play up Homelander ’s function in foster this . Until " Beware the Jabberwock , My Son , " Ryan does n’t act in a mode that feels to a fault worrisome . The show does hint at his potential difference to become a villain . I was disappointed when he chose Homelander over Butcher , and I definitely noticed his lack of business organisation over Homelander stamp out a protester . However , Ryan demonstrates his own ethical motive more often than his father . He feels atrocious when he accidentally kills someone , and he tells Homelander he want to avail mass properly before face up Adam .

watch the behavior Homelander is normalizing , I would n’t be surprised ifThe Boysturns Ryan into a scoundrel .

Homelander twists this goal , lacking any veridical thought of how to help others . He convinces Adam that he ’s help someone by saving the P.A. , but he fails to contain his Word from take things too far . This is because Homelander has no concept of how to properly handle such a situation . And without proper guidance , Ryan could wind up following the same path . After being raised by Becca and showing basic ethical motive , I did n’t think this was a headache for Ryan . But see the behavior Homelander is normalise , I would n’t be surprised ifThe Boysturns Ryan into a baddie .

Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) smiling in The Boys season 4 episode 5

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The Boys May Be Setting Up Evil Ryan For Season 5

Homelander remains the Big Bad ofThe Boys , butthe Amazon serial publication might be coiffe up evil Ryan as well . It drops enough hints to hint that Ryan ’s arc could take a dark turn , and the CIA is clearly concerned about having two unstoppable Supes running rearing . Ryan has more likely to become a real hero than Homelander . However , if Butcher ca n’t figure out how to distinguish them , The Boys may line up themselves contend both Supes . This is tragical , especially give Becca ’s perish wish .

The Boysseason 4 , episode 5 hold a immense step in the direction of making Ryan a villain — but it is n’t enough to confirm this is his fortune . Hopefully , Butcher will make Ryan see reason beforeThe Boysseason 5can turn him into the next Homelander . For Ryan ’s sake , I desire Butcher convinces him to leave behind Vought . Otherwise , I ’m not sure the nominal squad will be able to beat Homelander inThe Boys ' terminal time of year .

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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero literary genre , focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their ability , exploring melodic theme of corruption and moral ambiguity in a Earth where champion are not always what they seem .

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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.

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