As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for unapologetic and gripping narratives, I must say that “The Boys” Season 4 has left me utterly captivated. Having watched the series since its inception, it’s fascinating to witness its meteoric rise on Prime Video, breaking records and making its mark as one of the platform’s most popular shows. The finale was a rollercoaster ride filled with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists that set the stage for an epic Season 5.
During its final week of Season 4, the adult-rated Amazon Prime series “The Boys” achieved remarkable viewership, accumulating a staggering 1.3 billion minutes watched between July 15 and July 21. This impressive viewership earned “The Boys” the title of setting a new Nielsen streaming record for Amazon Prime Video. Furthermore, it was during this period that “The Boys” first claimed the top spot among all streaming titles on the platform, marking a significant milestone for the popular series.
Since its Season 4 premiere, The Boys has consistently ranked among the top 10 shows every week. Last week alone, it surpassed 1 billion minutes watched, breaking a new record for Amazon Prime Video series.
Besides making it onto the Nielsen streaming Top 10 list multiple times, “The Boys” has also garnered significant attention. Following closely behind were “House of the Dragon,” which amassed more than a billion minutes streamed, and “Cobra Kai,” which ranked third on the same list. The finale of “The Boys” was particularly well-liked due to its engaging cliffhangers, thus securing its position on the Nielsen streaming Top 10.
The Boys’ Strong Season Finale Sets the Stage for an Epic Season 5
In the new episode, six months have passed since Season 3’s events, with The Boys joining forces with the CIA for an assassination mission against Victoria Neuman. Simultaneously, Neuman endeavors to maintain her career while Homelander escalates his power. Having been removed as leader of The Boys, Butcher now struggles to win back their trust and save the world from superhumans.
What stands out most in Season 4 is how it effectively addresses themes from earlier seasons, neatly wrapping up any lingering plot threads. However, this doesn’t imply that Season 4 was without its own problems; some reviewers felt the overall narrative fell short of expectations. Additionally, the surprising elements that make The Boys distinctive are starting to lose their impact.
Although there were criticisms, it’s clear that the ending did tackle some pressing matters head-on. Frenchie deepens his relationship with Kimiko, Homelander stirs up turmoil by trying to manage both the nation and Vought company, and Butcher unexpectedly acquires superpowers.
The fourth-highest viewed television season on record for Amazon Prime Video belongs to “The Boys”, with only the inaugural seasons of “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”, “Fallout”, and “Reacher” Season 2 surpassing it. Notably, more than half (60%) of the viewership for “The Boys” hails from countries outside the U.S., such as the UK, India, Germany, and Canada. Furthermore, the series holds the top spot on Prime Video in over 170 countries. Given its popularity, it’s unsurprising that Season 5 has been commissioned for release in May 2024; however, creator Eric Kripke has announced that this will be the last season of the show.
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2024-08-16 18:03