Warning: Spoilers ahead forThe Boysseason 4, episode 6, “Dirty Business.”
Summary
WithGen Vbeing intertwinedThe Boys, a recent character death in the franchise’s flagship show negatively impacts the upcoming installment of the spinoff.Gen Vseason 1 is currently the show’s lone run, but it melded so perfectly withThe BoysthatGen Vseason 2 is already on the way. Unfortunately, one compelling figure who made his debut in the spinoff quickly made his way over to be part ofThe Boys' season 4 castbefore promptly meeting his end. As a result,Gen Vseason 2 has now lost what could have been a key component.
Gen Vseason 2’s renewalmeans the Guardians of Godolkin are primed for a comeback, but not before some changes to the cast for in-universe reasons as well as an upsetting real-world occurrence. Unfortunately,Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing means hisGen Vcharacter won’t be recast, and Andre Anderson will be absent from the upcoming season. However,Gen Vseason 2 will also be missing another characterfrom the spinoff’s inaugural run, but this time due to a storyline that unfolded inThe Boys.
Tek-Knight In The Boys: History, Powers & Live-Action Changes Explained
Gen V first introduced Tek-Knight to the universe of Amazon Prime’s The Boys, and here are the character’s powers, history, and comic changes.
Tek Knight’s Death Hurts Gen V Season 2
Derek Wilson’s franchise character was killed in “Dirty Business”
Derek Wilson’s debut as Tek Knight came inGen Vseason 1, episode 4, “The Whole Truth.” InThe Boysseason 4, episode 6, “Dirty Business,” he made the jump to the heart of the fictional universe. However, after just one episode ofThe Boys,Tek Knight meets his end at the hands of his butler. The sudden death of Wilson’s character means he can no longer return to be a part of theGen Vseason 2 lineup, which is a hugely disappointing development.
Tek Knight initially comes across as a suave, Bruce Wayne-esque character, but it quickly becomes clear that his role as a Vought International insider is at odds with his squeaky-clean public image
Tek Knight initially comes across as a suave, Bruce Wayne-esque character, but it quickly becomes clear that his role as a Vought International insider is at odds with his squeaky-clean public image.Tek Knight was shaping up to be one of the most deviant villains inGen V, as the show largely steers clear of the huge physical threats like Homelander - despite his brief cameo at theend ofGen Vseason 1. Now that Tek Knight’s death inThe Boysprevents him from crossing back over to appear inGen Vseason 2, the spinoff will suffer.
Amazon’s superhero show could have benefited from Wilson’s ongoing presence
Tek Knight was an almost beat-for-beat parody of Batman. While there were key differences between the characters, like Tek Knight having bona fide superpowers and twisted sexual desires, it was still exciting to have such a close facsimile of the DC Comics hero as part of Amazon’s satirical franchise. Not to mention that he was one of only a few characters who looked primed to have a firm foothold in bothGen VandThe Boys. His death duringTek Knight’s cave episode ofThe Boysseemingly rips all potential away for this to continue.
Despite having Compound V running through his veins, Tek Knight was still immeasurably weaker than Homelander.
Despite having Compound V running through his veins, Tek Knight was still immeasurably weaker than Homelander. So, the dynamic between the two men was incredibly comparable to that of Batman vs. Superman, popularized by Zack Snyder in 2016.Tek Knight’s incredible wealth leveled the playing field slightlyand allowed him to rub shoulders with Anthony Starr’s villainous take on Superman. In other words, Tek Knight didn’t just have more potential inGen V, he could have been a very interesting opponent or accomplice for Homelander in the future.
The Boys' Batman parody could still return
Killing a Supe inThe Boysisn’t impossible, but it does often take extensive planning and bespoke resources that aren’t always easy to acquire. It also depends on what a Supe’s powers are, as this can dictate how difficult they are to kill. Even Sister Sage, whose exterior is not bulletproof, boasts a brain that has proven to fully regenerate after sustaining extensive damage. So,Tek Knight’s apparent death inThe Boyslooks a little too tameto have caused a permanent exit.
The Boys Season 4 Has A Homelander Power Plot Hole That’s Impossible To Ignore
Anthony Starr’s Homelander essentially has all the same powers as Superman, but it’s very difficult to gauge the strength of one of his abilities.
Wilson’s character is choked to death by his Butler, Elijah, who isn’t a Supe. While Tek Knight is restrained at the time and doesn’t have super-strength, the durability often associated with superheroes inThe BoysandGen Vmakes it difficult to believe that a regular human is capable of killing someone like Tek Knight with such limited tools. So, whilethe franchise clearly wants the audience to believe Tek Knight is gone, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that it could all be a ruse, and he could return toGen V,The Boys,or even both.
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
