The Boys feels undeniably different in recent seasons, and the Amazon series Hughie failure explains why this is the case. Although The Boys cast is full of interesting personalities, Hughie is presented as the main character of season 1. As Butcher, Homelander, and the other characters in The Boys begin to take on bigger roles, the focus shifts and Amazons alternative superhero show doesnt necessarily juggle its storylines well. Indeed, this is why the pacing of season 4 feels off; there are too many subplots and characters to explore outside the central narrative.

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