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As “The Boys” season 3 concluded, Homelander brutally retaliated against a protestor, an act eerily reminiscent of Trump’s claim, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” This parallel draws strong lines between the two figures in their appeal to fanatical loyalty.
The intermediary “Gen V,” bridging “The Boys” seasons 3 and 4, hinted at a legal battle Homelander faced, echoing the real-world legal challenges of Trump. Season 4 kicked off with viral marketing strategies like Pro-Homelander ads positioning him as a persecuted man. (#HomeFree.) An episode titled “Department of Dirty Tricks” briefly places Homelander in a courtroom, culminating in his controversial acquittal. His exoneration incited a violent divide among his supporters and Starlight’s fans — all manipulated by Homelander’s inner circle.
Contrastingly, real life presented a starkly different outcome. On May 30, 2024, Trump was found guilty of multiple counts of financial fraud, making him the first president or ex-president convicted of a crime. (The account of Vought International X didn’t hesitate to comment on this development.) Additional investigations into Trump’s actions post-presidency continue to unfold. (See here for more)
When “The Boys” season 4 entered production in August 2022, the creators could not have predicted future events involving Trump, who wasn’t charged until March 2023. While the series often critiques contemporary culture, the nature of TV production presents challenges in matching the timeliness of real-world occurrences. The absence of an imagined trial scene for Homelander may represent a missed chance for cultural commentary.
Though Homelander has yet to be legally condemned as Trump has, the show positions both figures as worthy of such a fate.
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FAQ – Homelandering Donald Trump’s Transformation
- Do “The Boys” directly reference Donald Trump?
- “The Boys” has drawn indirect parallels between the character Homelander and Donald Trump, particularly in the show’s approach to strongman tactics and cult-like supporter devotion.
- Was Donald Trump convicted of a crime as portrayed in the show?
- In the universe of “The Boys,” Homelander is acquitted, whereas in reality, Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts related to financial fraud as of May 30, 2024.
- How does “The Boys” incorporate current events into its storyline?
- “The Boys” incorporates contemporary political events through allegory and satire, although due to the nature of TV production, references may not align precisely with current events at the time of the show’s release.
- Have the showrunners of “The Boys” commented on the timing of real-world events?
- While the article does not quote the showrunners directly, it implies they may have missed an opportunity to include more timely commentaries due to production timelines not aligning with real-world events.
