Why The Boys Season 3 Finale Is So Divisive (Despite A Terrific Season)
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for The Boys season 3
The Boys season 3 was filled with exciting Supe action and shocking moments, but the final episode left viewers split. The Boys season 3 surpassed expectations, with the show's alternative take on the superhero genre delivering compelling characters and memorable scenes. The Amazon original TV show continues to be popular among fans who are invested in Billy Butcher and the rest of The Boys' mission to take down superheroes, including Vought's world-famous group, The Seven.
The Boys season 3 continued to focus on Butcher's desire to kill Homelander, leader of The Seven, but his means of doing so surprisingly saw him gain super powers by taking Temp V, a drug that gives users Supe abilities for 24 hours. The show also introduced interesting new characters, most notably Soldier Boy, a bravado-fueled parody of Captain America who was assumed dead decades ago. But while The Boys season 3 as a whole was great, the final episode, «The Instant White-Hot Wild», was not so well received by everyone watching.
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The Boys season 3 finale was filled with moments that will have long-lasting consequences for the show. The Boys is known for its violence and killing off characters, particularly those in The Seven, so it was inevitable that both would happen in the season 3 finale. While it was entertaining to watch, the final episode was also disappointing because of some of its writing decisions. The Boys missed out on storyline opportunities both within the finale itself and also future developments that now cannot happen.
The death of Black Noir was one of the most divisive moments of The Boys season 3 finale. Early in
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