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monition : This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys time of year 4 , instalment 5 , " Beware the Jabberwock , My Son . "

Summary

The Boysseason 4 , sequence 5 sees the return of Stan Edgar — and although he closely goes back to prison at the end of the episode , Victoria Neuman bring through him from that fortune . Giancarlo Esposito ’s grapheme is an crucial player inThe Boys’early seasons , but he disappears from the spotlight after he loses his persona as CEO of Vought . It ’s a ignominy , as Stan Edgar is one of the fewcharacters inThe Boyswho does n’t seem to fear Supes , include Homelander . His immurement removes his threat to The Seven , but season 4 ultimately breaks him out .

Stan Edgar ’s return is facilitated by Butcher and MM , as they hope he ’ll help traverse down the Supe computer virus that Neuman stole . When they realize the virus is gone , they refuse to excuse Stan , putting him in a van to go back to prison . However , Neuman uses her powers to kill the driver and aid the former Vought CEO escape . Viewers may be inquire why she does this inThe Boysseason 4 , instalment 5 , especially since their relationship is currently so strained .

The Boys season 4 , instalment 5 proves the show is still an effective superhero parody , but it might be a fell watch for Disney and Warner Bros.

The Boys Season 4 Poster Showing Homelander with Victoria Neuman Surrounded by Confetti

Neuman Still Views Stan Edgar As Her Adoptive Father (Despite Betraying Him)

She’s Also Reeling From The Loss Of Sameer

Neuman ’s determination to release Stan Edgar inThe Boysseason 4 , installment 5 is n’t that surprising , as he is her adoptive male parent — even if the two are n’t on great terms after her betrayal in season 3 . Now that time has extend , Neuman probably palpate less resentment towards the former Vought CEO . She may even feel hangdog over her participation in his remotion from the party and subsequent internment . Their bail bond goes back pretty far , soNeuman likely still views Stan as her father digit , even though they ’ve been apart . It fill more than a few treachery to destroy such a joining .

Neuman ’s decision to free Stan Edgar inThe Boysseason 4 , sequence 5 is n’t that surprising , as he is her adopted father .

Neuman is also reeling from the comprehend loss of Sameer at theend ofThe Boysseason 4 , episode 5 . This could also bear on her choice to free Stan . Her adopted male parent comforts her while she ’s panicking that Sameer is missing . And once she processes the personnel casualty , it ’s possible she wants to rectify things with her enjoy ones that remain . Neuman is left vulnerable after losing Sameer , and this could advertise her to feel more kindly towards Stan . Of course , there ’s also a more methodical understanding she could be keeping Esposito ’s character around .

Claudia Doumit as Victoria Neuman and Giancarlo Esposito as Stan Edgar in The Boys

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Neuman Believes Edgar Can Help Her Bring Down Homelander

She Can No Longer Use The Supe Virus To Do It

The Boysseason 4 , sequence 5 try out Neuman has a nub , but she ’s still frigid and strategic when it come in to her quest for power . Her goal have become tat with Homelander ’s inThe Boysseason 4 , even though she detest him . Neuman need a way to get disembarrass of The Seven ’s leader if she hop-skip to be free of his influence , and that could contribute to her episode 5 decision . Stan is one of the few people who is n’t afraid to force back against Homelander , andhe may have secrets about Vought and the Supe that can bring him down .

Neuman needs a way to get free of The Seven ’s leader if she hopes to be free of his influence , and that could contribute to her episode 5 decision .

Neuman intelligibly hoped to expend to Supe computer virus to take out Homelander , just like Butcher and The Boys . alas , " mind the Jabberwock , My Son " pump the brakes on that approximation — at least for her . botcher is still hoping to recreate it by holding Sameer captive , but Neuman is n’t privy to this plan . Needless to say , she ’ll be looking for another way to remove Homelander from power . Her adoptive father could hold the key to doing so .

Claudia Doumit as Victoria Neuman, Antony Starr as Homelander, and Erin Moriarty as Starlight in The Boys

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Neuman’s Rescue Attempt Teases More Stan Edgar In The Boys Season 5

Giancarlo Esposito’s Character Will Likely Be Back

Neuman ’s choice to free Stan Edgar might be questionable , buthis rescue mean that viewers will see more of him beforeThe Boysis through . It ’s possible he ’ll show up again inThe Boysseason 4 , and assuming he does n’t perish in the last few episodes , he ’ll almost certainly be back forThe Boysseason 5 . The next outing will suffice as the last to the Amazon series , so it makes sense for Esposito ’s grapheme to be involve somehow . Stan Edgar is a powerful man , and the show has n’t utilized him to his full potential difference .

Given his former berth at Vought and jumpy chronicle with Homelander , Stan needs to play a role inThe Boys’ending . Hopefully , season 5 will deliver on Stan ’s electric potential and take advantage of Esposito ’s endowment to kick . It would be exciting to see the actor take on a more outstanding persona inThe Boysagain , specially knowing how masterfully he present baddie .

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Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) and Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) at the Neuman farm in The Boys season 4 episode 5

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In a car, Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) with his face splattered with blood in The Boys season 4 episode 5

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