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But in the third season, those charms are beginning to wear.
And when the series only insight is the same Whoa, superheroes sure are baddies, huh?
messaging its already espoused over and over again, thatsThe Boysdulling its edge.
Whatisthe joke, at this point?
That its silly to dress up in costumes and thatfandom is toxic?
That American freedom is a myth and that the countrys gung ho ideology is built on propaganda and lies?
At its core, however, the series ideology feels increasingly hollow.
On an episodic basis, its enjoyable enough.
But take a step back and the familiarity of certain story lines becomes predictable.
Of course the Boys would find their way back to each other.
Of course Homelander would rant about false-flag operations.
Of course the American people would be absolute morons when it comes to their heroes.
There is something to be said for consistency, but new shades or nuance would be nice too.
As long as there are people to adore him, Homelander will absorb their praise.
As long as Homelander lives, Butcher will fight against him.
