Homelander’s takeover plans went haywire in The Boys Season 4 finale, but it also revealed how Sister Sage turned things around. Actor Susan Heyward teases how her character develops with a (possible) return of a core Seven member in Season 5.
The Boys Season 4 finale ended with a tease of an all-out war between supes and humans in Season 5. That plan succeeded despite Robert Singer’s failed assassination and the death of Victoria Neuman. Sister Sage walks in on a frustrated Homelander in the end to reveal her contingency for the takeover, which includes a video of Singer ordering the hit on Neuman. Sage also teased “Phase Two” plans for world domination, which is likely outlined in her inconspicuous Queen Maeve notebook. In an interview with TV Line, actor Susan Heyward explores her character’s Season 5 arc, and if it will involve Queen Maeve’s return.
When asked to comment about the Queen Maeve reference, Heyward confirmed they’re considering a handful of ideas. “I floated a couple of pitches,” she said. “They have let me know they’re thinking of some things, as well, but nothing that I could share here. That’s for next season.“ The Boys has yet to update audiences on the whereabouts of Maggie Shaw a.k.a. Queen Maeve (played by Dominique McElligott), who was last seen in the Season 3 finale (likely) losing her superability after taking the brunt of Soldier Boy’s radioactive meltdown. That scene showed Maeve on top of Soldier Boy while falling from the building, increasing her chances of survival. Fans also have reason to hope she’s still alive after the Season 4 finale’s post-credits scene.
Sister Sage’s Master Plan For World Domination
Heyward says The Boys Season 5 is still wide open to possibilities, starting with a call to all supes to converge and protect the White House Capitol. She hints that her plans might be entirely different from Homelander’s, though. “In a very Sage-like way, I have all of these different versions in my head,” she confirmed. “I have the version in my head where she goes for world domination. I have the version in my head where she flips and shows herself to be a champion of humanity, and she’s been just positioning herself to protect humanity this whole time. I have a version in my head where she’s a complete agent of chaos and just likes to keep pushing the table over. All of those sound fun to me as an actress. I’m open to all of them.”
Heyward revealed that the Season 5 script is currently in a fluid state; showrunner Eric Kripke has so far hinted at major plot points and returning characters. “The writers’ room is open right now,” Heyward said. “I will find out probably when I arrive to set, and things will probably change again then. So I guess the answer to your question is, I hope [the script] will reflect the world back to itself, clearly, and I know it’s going to be fun to play. I’m grateful.” Kripke has confirmed The Boys would end with Season 5, which unfortunately has a distressing release window.
