5 Powerful Supes That The Boys Completely Wasted

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While the latest season of The Boys likely wraps up the central conflict between Homelander and Butcher effectively, some of the show’s other super-powered characters aren’t given enough attention—and their storylines feel underdeveloped. Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 5! The season gives most of the main characters appropriate conclusions, with the villains finally getting what they deserve and the anti-heroes experiencing significant setbacks but ultimately finding some hope. It’s difficult to criticize how the major characters’ stories end, but a few supporting characters deserved more fulfilling arcs before their time came.

Shows like The Boys set a certain standard when introducing characters with superpowers. Viewers expect these individuals – whether good or bad – to actually do something impressive with their abilities. It’s frustrating when that doesn’t happen. Here are five characters who never lived up to their potential, either because they were killed off too soon or simply weren’t given enough to do, despite being built up as important figures.

5) Cindy

Cindy first appeared in Season 2 of The Boys and returned in the show’s most recent seasons. She’s incredibly powerful, able to harm or even kill people with just a gesture, and can easily lift and destroy large objects, making her a truly dangerous opponent – as seen when Starlight runs from her in Season 4. Sadly, Season 5 didn’t live up to her potential. Instead of being a major threat, she was relegated to guarding prisoners at Homelander’s camps and even helping to track down The Boys. Ultimately, Starlight defeats her relatively quickly, bringing an unsatisfying end to a disappointing storyline. Given her abilities, Cindy could have played a much more significant role.

4) Tek Knight

The TV show The Boys significantly alters the character of Tek Knight from the original comics, most notably by giving him actual superpowers. In the comics, Tek Knight relies on his fortune to create technology that mimics the abilities of superpowered individuals – he’s a parody of characters like Batman and Iron Man. The show expands on this, giving him both wealth and enhanced senses and deduction skills. These abilities are presented as a major threat in the spin-off Gen V, but he never lives up to the hype. Even when he appears in The Boys, he remains a relatively minor villain. While he does traumatize Hughie, he doesn’t accomplish much before being killed by his own butler. Given his resources – both his wealth and his powers – Tek Knight had the potential to be a far more significant antagonist.

3) Marie Moreau

Marie Moreau is a new superhero introduced in the show Gen V before appearing in The Boys, and she’s given a significant role in Gen V. While that show’s cancellation unfortunately cuts her story short, Gen V does a good job of establishing her as a powerful and dangerous character, potentially on the same level as Homelander. However, when she moves to The Boys, her potential is largely ignored. Despite being set up as a major threat, especially with the revelations about Project Odessa and her healing abilities, a single comment from Starlight diminishes her importance. The final season of The Boys barely includes her, which feels like a missed opportunity. Even if the show didn’t want Marie to be central to the final battle, her unique ability to control blood could have been a valuable asset to Butcher and Kimiko.

2) Sister Sage

Sister Sage plays a key role in the events of The Boys Season 4, helping to position Homelander as a hidden power. However, the show doesn’t fully develop her potential. As arguably the smartest superpowered person on Earth, she deserves a more in-depth storyline. Season 5, in particular, feels unfocused with her character. She acts erratically, ultimately giving up her powers to test Kimiko, and then abruptly leaves for Universal Studios. While the show suggests this is her intention, her motivations remain unclear and inconsistent. Given her intelligence, the writers could have created a much more compelling arc for Sage. She was initially presented as a calculating villain, and the show didn’t adequately explain any shift away from that portrayal.

1) Ryan

Similar to Sage, Ryan is a key character in The Boys until the very end, but his storyline doesn’t quite live up to his potential. The show initially presents him as exceptionally powerful, even hinting he could become stronger than Homelander. Unfortunately, this promise isn’t fulfilled. He rarely gets to use his abilities in a significant way, despite moments where he demonstrates incredible strength – notably damaging Stormfront and even injuring his father. While it’s clear Ryan is capable of great things, he never truly gets the chance to reach his full potential, and the ending of Season 5 suggests this won’t change. It’s good that he finds some stability with M.M., but The Boys could have explored his powers and given him a more impactful story beforehand.

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2026-06-08 03:40