Neuman’s Season 4 Finale Character Arc Criticized by Fans, Compared to ‘Yellowstone’

As a dedicated fan of The Boys, I’ve been following this intriguing and groundbreaking series since its inception. The recent release of Season 4 has left me with a whirlwind of emotions, particularly regarding the shocking demise of Victoria Neuman (played brilliantly by Claudia Doumit).


The Boys is one of the most popular superhero series in the world, and its fourth season ended recently, on July 18, 2024. The initial reactions to the season were lukewarm, but the series has been picking up the pace and ended up being Certified Fresh with high ratings as well.

As a gamer, I’ve been thoroughly engrossed in the latest season of this show, and let me tell you, it’s been full of twists and turns that left me absolutely stunned! Now, there was this relatively unexplored character named Victoria Neuman. We hadn’t given her much thought before the season finale, but boy, did she steal the limelight in one of the most jaw-dropping moments I’ve ever seen! Claudia Doumit, who plays Victoria, shared her reactions to that scene, and we’ve covered it already. The finale has been generally well-received, but some fans are really livid.

As a dedicated gamer following the storyline of this game closely, I can’t help but express my disappointment with how Neuman’s character evolved in the final season of episode 4. The writers seemed to have strayed from his established arc, leaving many fans, including myself, feeling frustrated and confused. Furthermore, the sudden demise of our beloved character left a bitter taste in our mouths, sparking intense criticism towards the creative team for their inconsistency.

In summary, during the chaotic political climate portrayed in The Boys Season 4 finale, Victoria Neuman comes before the group seeking a deal for her and her daughter’s safety – an approach she has used previously. However, just as this negotiation begins, Butcher enters the scene with his newfound abilities and brutally kills Neuman by splitting her in two, leaving everyone stunned by the unexpected and violent turn of events. This shocking moment speaks volumes about both characters, but we’ll save that discussion for another time.

Some fans have been praising the Season 4 finale for its impressive reviews and the high level of craziness it delivered. However, a smaller group of viewers hold a different opinion. They believe that the series fell short in developing the character of Neuman and feel that her ending was poorly written.

this whole season felt like it was written by an AI trained by reddit

— cursed horror🔪 (@cswood) July 19, 2024

The writers kept altering how her abilities functioned to suit their subpar storytelling. Her resistance to Acid, bullets to the head, and Homelander’s laser beams seemed ineffective against her, not to mention her blood manipulation capabilities that allow for regeneration.

— Dan ♡ (@natsquake) July 18, 2024

As someone who has closely followed the latest season of “The Boys,” I must admit that the writers really put the characters through their paces this time around. It seemed like every other scene had someone getting victimized or facing some new adversity. The question of who endured more suffering between Vicky and Hughie is a tough one.

— Scott Wilson (@RScottWilson) July 19, 2024

She truly didn’t deserve what happened to her.

— NOIVAS. (@NOIVASwright) July 19, 2024

At least we know what her favorite ice cream is.

Banana Split.

— Dergboi & Yeengal (@RuggedTheDragon) July 19, 2024

Her and Annie’s performances on the show are unpredictable, swinging between strong and weak moments. The portrayal of power is quite perplexing.

— Raised on Squiward (@JustaC_nt) July 19, 2024

The comparison between the two shows is drawn from their problematic writing in certain respects. Critics have remarked that “Yellowstone” suffers from subpar scripting in its later seasons, which some describe as unpredictable and unreliable, similar to the unstable situation surrounding Neuman.

Considering all the events unfolding, we don’t believe the writing was poor; rather, it was the devoted Neuman fans mourning their favorite character’s departure. We understand their pain, but given the show’s progression as a whole, her exit was inevitable (as even Doumit acknowledged), although the method used to write her off is open for discussion.

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2024-07-22 12:18