Susan Heyward Discusses Sister Sage’s Strategy for the Final Season of ‘The Boys’

As you know, The Boys stands out as one of the most popular and widely watched series in the superhero genre. This dark, boundary-pushing adaptation of the comic book series has captivated audiences on Amazon Prime and continues to explore new limits in TV storytelling.

With four successful seasons and a spin-off already under its belt, the show is now gearing up for its fifth and final season. Hints about a spectacular conclusion have been teased, and given the dramatic ending of Season 4, these promises seem credible.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the fates of their favorite, and even less favored, characters. One character of interest is Sister Sage, portrayed by Susan Heyward. In both Gen V and The Boys, Heyward has shared insights into what we might expect from Sage in the final season.

Regarding Sister Sage, you might recall that she played a pivotal role in the events of Season 4, orchestrating much of the chaos that led to Homelander’s rise to power over the United States Army. Despite their apparent falling out, Sage eventually returned to Homelander’s side, leaving fans to speculate whether this was all part of a larger scheme she had in mind.

This was the angle that a Variety interviewer pursued when speaking with Susan Heyward about Sage’s intentions for the final season. The interviewer questioned whether the events of the previous season were truly as spontaneous as they seemed or if Sage had meticulously planned every move, setting the stage for an even grander scheme in the series’ conclusion.

Sage returns to Homelander at the end of the finale after he sent her away and abandoned her plan, just so she can tell him everything has turned out exactly as she orchestrated it. Now she’s teasing a “Phase 2” — is that to help Homelander further, or is she playing a larger game?

SUSAN HEYWARD: I think she’s survived in the world by playing many different chess games at once, and preparing for a lot of different situations. So she’s always doing what’s in front of her, and she’s always preparing for four or five possibilities. And it’s really, really been fun to keep people on their toes about what those possibilities might be. She siphons power from other people’s uncertainty.

Source: Variety

This teaser certainly adds an intriguing layer to the story, so we’ll hold off on further speculation until we receive official confirmation!

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