Why The Boys Season 5 Is So Totally different For Sister Sage [Exclusive]

This text incorporates spoilers for “The Boys” season 5, episode 1.

When Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) first encounters Homelander (Antony Starr) in “The Boys” season 4, it is clear she is not afraid of him. Most individuals worry the risky supe, however Sage comes throughout as calm and composed in his presence. Nonetheless, the pair’s first dialog within the season 5 premiere sees Sage show a refined look of concern when Homelander screams at her about Starlight (Erin Moriarty). So, perhaps she is terrified of him, in any case.

In an unique interview with /Movie’s Devin Meenan about “The Boys” season 5, Heyward mentioned the aforementioned scene between her character and Homelander. Now that Sage is firmly entrenched in Homelander’s camp, Heyward believes that season 5 might be totally different for her. As Heyward defined:

“, I feel this time the stakes are a lot larger than they’ve ever been earlier than. And after we discovered Sage, she had been residing in her condominium alone, surrounded by her books and form of out of the sport of life for a very very long time. And in season 4, she discovered one thing that was price residing for. She discovered one thing that was price getting within the recreation and taking dangers [for]. So in season 5, now that she and Homelander are working collectively for the primary time, she form of has one thing to lose.”

Homelander is not the simplest man to be round at one of the best of instances, and that continues to be the case in “The Boys” season 5. Nonetheless, although Sage might need proven some apprehension within the season premiere, her assured aura stays sturdy round her boss.

“Homelander” does some dangerous issues on “The Boys,” and his worst atrocity is up for debate. Nonetheless, the season 1 scene the place he lets a aircraft full of individuals (together with youngsters) crash is especially merciless, and it comes again to hang-out him within the fifth season. The footage is unexpectedly proven throughout one in every of his patriotic rallies in episode 1, disgusting Homelander’s most ardent followers. Luckily, Sister Sage stops him from blasting the gang together with his laser eyes earlier than saving his status.

After the scandal turns into public information, Sage points an announcement declaring that Starlight used synthetic intelligence to stage the horrific scene. Homelander clearly values her enter as his confidant, and Sage appears content material to assist him save face — however is she doing it to save lots of her personal pores and skin? Throughout a subsequent dialog with Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie), Sage tells her to remain helpful, implying that life might be simpler for each of them in the event that they obey Homelander’s instructions.

Is Sage afraid of Homelander? That can develop into clearer as season 5 unfolds. Nonetheless, it is clear that she is not naive about what he is able to, and she is going to say and do no matter it takes to maintain him pleased, whether or not she approves of his actions or not. Some followers have speculated that Sage will finally betray Homelander, however for now, she’s a reminder of individuals going to nice lengths to guard the horrible actions of our world’s leaders.

“The Boys” is streaming on Prime Video.