“They killing him off, ain’t they?”: ‘The Boys’ Sets One of Its Characters Up for a Tragic Fate Who Deserves It Less Than Karl Urban’s Butcher
There are major talks among fans of The Boys after a big moment in the newest episode hinted that a once-bad character might face something unfortunate very soon. The superhero satire series is famous for its harsh criticism of superhero clichés and its readiness to kill off main characters.
With threats everywhere, viewers are always tense, guessing who might be the next to go. This week’s episode gave a bit of hope for A-Train (a speedster with questionable morals in The Seven). However, it also made fans worry he might be facing his end soon.
A-Train’s Redemption Arc in The Boys
A-Train (played by Jessie T. Usher) started trying to be better in The Boys. In Season 3, we saw a different side of him after his brother was paralyzed by the racist cop Blue Hawk.
This season, A-Train has been trying to redeem himself. He is no longer in trouble with The Seven since Ashley found another scapegoat for the Vought leak. It gave him some breathing room. But he’s not finished assisting The Boys just yet.
This week’s episode 6 showed a hopeful moment. Kimiko convinces A-Train to rush a hurt Mother’s Milk to the hospital. As he brings MM in on a stretcher, a young boy sees him and looks up to him with admiration. This real act of heroism is so different from A-Train’s past. Even A-Train feels a sense of fulfillment he has probably never felt before.
Tragic Fate Looms for A-Train in The Boys
Despite the touching moment, many fans are now worried. The Boys has a history of killing off characters who betray Homelander (played by Antony Starr), making viewers think A-Train’s heroism might spell his end. After all, Homelander has a ruthless streak, having already eliminated those who defied him, like his ex-lover Madelyn Stillwell and close confidante Black Noir.
So, what if he finds out A-Train is secretly helping his nemeses? Fans have mixed feelings over this. Some think the scene hints at a tragic end for A-Train. They see it as a “death sign.” Check out some fan reactions:
i think he’s done next episode ngl
— chili (@notchiliriv) July 4, 2024
he gonna die soon
— Adi (@adijain31) July 5, 2024
Mane, i'm genuinely scared for him.
— Barricade_Burro ( we're so back ) 🇧🇷 (@Barricade_Burro) July 4, 2024
a train is so going to die this season and he actually did something good like a actual hero will do
— AntTheCuteDoggo (@ant_twig) July 4, 2024
Yea they gonna find out he helped out by those ppl giving an interview on tv smh. RIP A-train
— NBME YoungBoy (@_NBMEmes) July 4, 2024
Others are hoping for a spin. They believe A-Train should have a chance to redeem himself without sacrificing his life. Even if the end is written in A-Train’s fate, it has to be less tragic than Billy Butcher’s (Karl Urban), who is dealing with a serious illness from using Temp V too much. Sadly, he’s expected to pass away soon because of it.
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