The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 Recap: Wisdom of the Ages Ending Explained
Homelander's Homecoming, Annie's Fallout, and a Fatal Injection
Spoilers below
This article contains detailed plot information about The Boys Season 4 Episode 4, "Wisdom of the Ages".
Quick Answer
What Happened in The Boys Season 4 Episode 4?
In 'Wisdom of the Ages,' Homelander confronts his past at the Vought lab, Firecracker's broadcast triggers a public meltdown for Annie, and a stolen vial of Compound V leads to a fateful injection. Frenchie's confession and Butcher's blackout violence add to the episode's pivotal turns.
Full Recap
Homelander enters the underground Vought lab where he was raised and kills former staff members, including Frank and Marty, after confronting them about their roles in his abuse. Barbara Findley tells him that Vought cultivated his need for love and approval; he leaves her alive but locks her in the 'bad room' with the dead lab staff. Meanwhile, Firecracker uses a Vought News broadcast to expose Annie's abortion and other allegations. Annie attacks Firecracker on camera, and both Neuman and Singer cut ties with Annie. Elsewhere, A-Train steals Compound V from Homelander's apartment for Hughie. Hughie decides not to inject his father after Butcher intervenes, but Daphne injects Hugh Sr. after Hughie leaves. Frenchie admits to Colin that he killed Colin's family while working for Little Nina; Colin tells him to stay away. During a fight with Ezekiel, something emerges while Butcher is blacked out and tears Ezekiel apart.
Analysis
The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 Ending Explained
Ending spoilers below
This section breaks down the ending of "Wisdom of the Ages" in detail. Stop here if you haven't watched the episode.
The episode ends with Daphne administering Compound V to Hugh Sr., after Hughie had chosen not to do so. The effects on Hugh Sr. remain unknown, and the episode also leaves unresolved the nature of the entity that emerged during Butcher's blackout and the political consequences of Annie's televised attack.
The Bottom Line
Homelander's past, Annie's scandal, and a stolen vial of Compound V collide in an episode that ends with a dangerous injection and several unanswered questions.
Key Takeaway
Key Takeaways from "Wisdom of the Ages"
- Homelander kills former lab staff and locks Barbara Findley in the 'bad room.'
- Firecracker's broadcast exposes Annie's abortion; Annie attacks her on camera.
- Neuman and Singer cut ties with Annie.
- A-Train steals Compound V for Hughie, but Daphne injects Hugh Sr.
- Frenchie confesses to Colin about killing his family.
- Butcher, while blacked out, unleashes something that kills Ezekiel.
At a Glance
Key Moments
- Homelander kills Frank and Marty at the Vought lab.
- Barbara Findley is locked in the 'bad room' with the dead lab staff.
- Firecracker exposes Annie's abortion on Vought News; Annie attacks her on camera.
- Neuman and Singer cut ties with Annie.
- A-Train steals Compound V from Homelander's apartment.
- Daphne injects Hugh Sr. with Compound V.
- Frenchie confesses to Colin; Colin tells him to stay away.
- Butcher's blackout leads to Ezekiel being torn apart.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in The Boys Season 4 Episode 4?
Homelander returns to the lab where he was raised and kills former staff; Firecracker exposes Annie's abortion and Annie attacks her on camera; A-Train steals Compound V for Hughie; Frenchie confesses to Colin; and Butcher, while blacked out, unleashes something that kills Ezekiel.
Who does Homelander kill in the lab?
Homelander kills former staff members including Frank and Marty after confronting them about their roles in his abuse.
What happens to Barbara Findley?
Barbara Findley tells Homelander that Vought cultivated his need for love and approval; he leaves her alive but locks her in the 'bad room' with the dead lab staff.
What does Firecracker expose about Annie?
Firecracker uses a Vought News broadcast to expose Annie's abortion and other allegations.
Who injects Hugh Sr. with Compound V?
Daphne injects Hugh Sr. with Compound V after Hughie decides not to do so.
What happens between Frenchie and Colin?
Frenchie admits to Colin that he killed Colin's family while working for Little Nina; Colin tells him to stay away.
What happens to Ezekiel?
During a fight with Ezekiel, something emerges while Butcher is blacked out and tears Ezekiel apart.