The Boys season 4 comes to a startling and exciting conclusion, with the main story picking up dramatically in the closing episodes – though I must say that I’m disappointed with how the show handles Soldier Boy.

Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, makes his debut in season 3 of The Boys, and he creates an impression. Ackles offers a stunning performance that leaves viewers wanting more of his character. Despite his defeat at the end of The Boys season three, I believe many of us expected Soldier Boy to return in season four.

The Boys’ season 3 revelation that Soldier Boy is still alive — albeit in cryosleep, owing to Grace Mallory — suggests that the character’s narrative is far from ended. And, as promised, The Boys season 4 returns to Soldier Boy, but not in the way that many fans had anticipated and expected. I can’t believe how poorly the fourth installment uses Soldier Boy’s character, but I’m hoping the series will make up for it in The Boys season 5.

Soldier Boy’s Role In The Boys Season 4 Was Way Smaller Than I Expected

I Can’t Believe The Show Saved Him For The Post-Credits Scene

Soldier Boy plays a huge role in The Boys season 3, and he’s become a fan-favorite character thanks to Ackles’ performance. He’s also Homelander’s father, and it’s clear the younger Supe has serious issues surrounding their lack of a relationship. Given how crucial Soldier Boy is to Homelander’s story, I’m surprised he doesn’t play a bigger part in season 4. Soldier Boy doesn’t make an appearance until The Boys season 4’s ending. In fact, he’s not even in the actual finale; the episode saves him for its post-credits scene.

“Given how crucial Soldier Boy is to Homelander’s story, I’m surprised he doesn’t play a bigger part in season 4.”

When Soldier Boy appears, he is still unconscious in his cryosleep chamber, and he does not receive any lines before the scene fades to dark.In season 4 of The Boys, Homelander discovers his father is still alive through a post-credits scene. The Boys’ enemy experiences an emotional moment, although it does not significantly contribute to Soldier Boy’s plot. That’s a shame, because he’s one of the show’s most intriguing characters.The current episode of The Boys may have provided more opportunities for him to participate. Fortunately, it appears inevitable that he will play a larger role in season 5.

The Boys Season 4 Totally Wasted Season 3’s Soldier Boy Ending Tease

The Finale Makes A Point Of Showing Us He’s Still Alive

The Boys season 3 shows Soldier Boy one last time after his fight with Homelander and The Boys, and this tease makes it seem like he’ll be back relatively soon. Season 3’s finale shows Grace Mallory putting Soldier Boy back into cryosleep during its closing montage. It’s an exciting tease for fans of the character, and I expected the series to do more with it. Instead, The Boys season 4 totally wastes its hint that Soldier Boy will be back. It could just as easily have revealed the truth during season 4’s post-credits scene, which only reiterates season 3’s tease.

“The Boys could just as easily have revealed the truth during season 4’s post-credits scene, which only reiterates season 3’s tease.”

We’ll also never know if Grace Mallory had bigger plans for Soldier Boy, as she perishes in The Boys season 4 finale. Knowing her feelings towards Supes, it seems unlikely that she’d unleash him on the world again. Still, season 3 opens the door to explore an interesting dynamic between the CIA and the Supes they’re keeping under wraps. That’s wasted now that Homelander is in charge. We already know his agenda, though it will still be interesting to see how he handles the news about Soldier Boy.

Soldier Boy Needs A Much Bigger Role In The Boys Season 5

Soldier Boy should have a larger role in the last season of The Boys, given he only appeared in season 4 and received more screen time during his Generation V appearance.Season 5 of The Boys will likely witness a major conflict between Homelander supporters and others. With Homelander deploying Supes in the finale, things are about to get really unpleasant. And he may give Soldier Boy a chance to participate in the action, but it is unclear how Ackles’ character would react to such a proposition from the son he despises.

It’s important that Soldier Boy and other fan-favorite Supes are prominently featured in the last season of The Boys, regardless of their actions. There is no greater way to pay honor to the Boys’ legacy. If Jared Padalecki joins the cast of The Boys, it might lead to an amazing Supernatural reunion in Season 5.