The end of Sons promises to be something predictable, with new plots and character changes deviating from the most faithful comic book.

Eric Kripke, the showrunner of Boys, reveals plans for the series finale, making it clear that we can expect something completely different from the original Garth Ennis comic. Beyond surprise, Kripke seeks closure that resonates with emotion rather than impact. This approach seeks to connect deeply with the audience, exploring the emotional complexities of the characters in a way that the print medium does not always allow. The prospect of a special effect is designed to surprise and satisfy the audience, keeping the original, but making the performance new.

The truth about blackness

From the very beginning of The Boys on Amazon Prime, it was clear that the series would not be a faithful adaptation of the controversial comic. The series has progressively distanced itself from the original, introducing significant changes to the plot and characters, one of the most significant being the enigmatic Negro Oscuro, the seventh member. These adaptations not only enrich the narrative but also add depth and freshness, allowing the series to establish its own identity while retaining long-time followers and attracting audiences unfamiliar with Ennis’ work.

In the pages of the comic, towards the end, it is revealed that Negro Oscuro is actually the Seventh Leader’s worst executioner, the Patriot Crown. However, in a recent interview with Variety, Kripke revealed that he decided to scrap this vision, saying that the clone idea was too “magical” and didn’t fit with the realistic tone the series wanted to maintain, saying, “If I’m going to go after a villain, I want this character to be really villainous.” Kripke says.

Emotional changes and violent endings

Unlike the comics, where few of the main characters get happy endings, the series tends to be less merciless and more empathetic towards its characters. Kripke suggests we can expect some fan favorites to survive to the end. “There are shocking twists in the comic, but I want them to be a little bit emotionally satisfying,” he explained of the ending he had in mind, but it wasn’t inspired by the comic.

With Season 4 already on air, with the first three episodes starting on June 13 and new episodes every week until the end of July 18, the tension couldn’t be higher. According to the official season synopsis, Victoria Neumann is closer to the Oval Office than ever before under the influence of a power-hungry Patriot. Carnicero lost both Becca’s son and Boyce’s lead, just months old. The team is fed up with his lies and with the world on the brink they must find a way to work together to save it before it’s too late.

For page and screen fidelity

Adapting comics into series is always a topic of debate among fans. Do adaptations remain faithful to the original content or is reinterpretation justified? Kripke, while making significant decisions to deviate from the comic, seems to have opted for the latter option, seeking deep impact and developed relationships between his characters. This strategy not only refreshes the plot, but invites new appreciation for the characters and their motivations, creating a conversation between old and new fans about what makes The Boys special. This approach can be considered an evolution of storytelling that seeks to explore unknown territories and experiment with genre expectations.

The Boys is an emotional and narrative roller coaster that defies the expectations of comic book fans and new viewers alike. With a finale that promises to be shocking and emotionally satisfying, the series is poised to close out its final season not just as an adaptation, but as a stand-alone venture within the superhero universe.