Why the New Black Noir Is Stronger and More Fun than the Original

“The Boys,” one of the world’s most popular superhero series, premiered its fourth season on June 13, 2024, with the first three episodes. Initially met with lukewarm reactions, the series has gained momentum and is now Certified Fresh with high ratings.

This season has featured many fascinating and surprising events, covered in our weekly reviews of the show and its episodes. However, we haven’t yet discussed Black Noir, an essential figure this season who has returned from the grave with a twist. This report will delve into his storyline.

The new Black Noir, still portrayed by Nathan Mitchell, has been a fascinating element in this season, with the latest episode revealing more about his powers. This version of the character appears to be stronger and more entertaining, and we’ll explain why we think so in the following paragraphs.

Before we proceed, it’s important to note that this article is based on the latest demonstrations of Black Noir’s new powers and abilities in ‘The Boys.’ This may not be a comprehensive list of his capabilities, but it reflects what has been shown up to the time of writing. All comparisons and data presented here are based on the most recent episode of ‘The Boys.’

So, what have we actually seen from the new Black Noir?

The new Black Noir stands out from his predecessor primarily due to his ability to speak and his newfound power of flight. Unlike the previous Black Noir, this version can communicate, allowing him to form a unique friendship with The Deep, which makes him more entertaining than the previously moody, silent character. However, this also makes him less enigmatic, which could be seen as a downside.

The ability to fly is entirely new and unexpected, especially considering how his character had developed up to this point. While Homelander can fly, Kripke has confirmed that the series won’t incorporate the Homelander/Black Noir twist, making this an intriguing choice.

In terms of defense, the new Black Noir has proven resilient, taking punches from a “suped” Butcher. However, it appears he either lacks a healing factor or has a significantly weaker one compared to the original, as demonstrated in his fight against Butcher. Additionally, he seems to be less technically skilled than the original Black Noir.

Despite these differences, the new Black Noir appears to be a stronger and more entertaining version of the character. Stay tuned for more news and updates on Black Noir and the series. Have any thoughts to share? Let us know in the comments below!

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