'The Boys' Season 4 Faces Backlash and Review Bombing

Despite high critic ratings, the latest season of the satirical superhero series has drawn criticism and low audience scores due to perceived political messaging.

• The fourth season of 'The Boys' has a 95% approval rating from critics but only a 51% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Some viewers are upset by the show's political themes, including critiques of right-wing ideologies and characters inspired by real-world figures.
• Creator Eric Kripke expressed frustration that some fans have misunderstood the show's satirical nature, particularly the character Homelander.
• Social media reactions include both support for the show's messaging and mockery of critics who feel the series has become 'woke.'
• Review bombing is suspected, with some negative reviews potentially aimed at lowering the audience score to discredit the show's political stance.

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