‘The Boys’ Season 4 Incorporates Real Congressional Footage to Enhance Its Political Satire

‘The Boys,’ one of the world’s most popular superhero series, wrapped up its fourth season on July 18, 2024. While initial reactions were mixed, the season gained momentum and ultimately achieved Certified Fresh status with high ratings.

This season featured many intriguing and unexpected moments, many of which we’ve covered in our weekly episode reviews. Notably, the fourth season made a bold and sometimes heavy-handed political statement, targeting both U.S. and global audiences with its sharp political commentary.

Political satire played a key role in Season 4, and to underscore the authenticity of its message, the series—recently confirmed—incorporated real footage from the U.S. House of Representatives. This addition significantly enhanced the credibility of the show’s political commentary.

Although ‘The Boys’ is a fictional portrayal of American politics within the superhero genre, it often treads close to reality, as its dark satire carries real-world implications. In this context, Democratic Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost from Florida’s 10th district recently revealed on Twitter that he nearly appeared in the series, noting that a scene included actual footage from a Congressional session.

The footage from the U.S. House of Representatives used in Season 4 is genuine, incorporated to depict U.S. politicians’ reactions to the chaos unfolding around them. The season finale delivered a major shock, with numerous character deaths and a dramatic shift in the U.S. political landscape, as the country effectively fell under a dictatorship ruled by Homelander.

With Homelander now serving as the commander-in-chief of security, he has the authority to reshape the nation according to his own vision, prompting reactions from the politicians. While this may not be a central plot detail, it underscores the commitment of the writers and showrunners, further highlighting the show’s excellence.

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