The Shocking Truth About Queen Maeve's Son Finally Revealed in The Boys Season 4

Summary

The inclusion of Blarney Cock in Season 4 of The Boys would not only expand Vought's enigmatic past, but also introduce a new superhuman character from the comic book realm, establishing ties with both the Seven and the Boys.

The arrival of Blarney Cock in Season 4 will not only keep Queen Maeve's legacy alive but also introduce a captivating twist to her story. Homelander's desire for additional superheroes in Season 4 may lead him to enlist Blarney Cock, particularly if he uncovers the revelation that Blarney Cock is Queen Maeve's hidden child.

Amazon's The Boys TV series has yet to introduce Queen Maeve's ill-fated son, Blarney Cock. However, season 4 seems to be the turning point for this character's debut. After three seasons, The Boys has already introduced most of the major characters from the original comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. But there are still a few notable names that viewers have not seen, and one of the most anticipated is Blarney Cock, Queen Maeve's biological son. In the comic story of The Boys, Blarney Cock is one of the first opponents that Hughie Campbell faces, but he dies early on, only to be "revived" as a quasi-zombie through Vought's Compound V experiments.

As Amazon prepares to release The Boys season 4, Hughie is no longer a newcomer in his pursuit of superhumans. Furthermore, elements of Hughie's unusual dynamic with Blarney Cock in the comics have been adapted in other parts of the TV series. In season 3, Hughie demonstrates his underestimated strength after taking V-24 and punches through a Russian guard, directly referencing his comic counterpart's killing of Blarney Cock. This sequence also introduces Jamie the hamster as a lab subject. In the comics, Jamie resides inside Blarney Cock's rectum. Although it may seem like the live-action portrayal of Blarney Cock has passed, there are several hints that suggest the character may finally make his debut in The Boys season 4.

5 The Boys Introduced Blarney Cock's Father In Season 3

Blarney Cock, the son of Queen Maeve and the Legend, makes his debut in The Boys season 3, with Paul Reiser portraying this twisted parody of Stan Lee. As the Legend becomes an official character in the live-action series, Blarney Cock naturally becomes a potential addition for season 4. The Amazon TV show has now established a connection between Butcher's team, the Legend, and Vought. In season 4, it would be a simple, logical progression to unveil that the Legend and Queen Maeve had a son in the past, whom Vought then took into their custody and transformed into a supe.

By introducing Blarney Cock, The Boys season 4 would not only continue the Legend's storyline but also delve deeper into Vought's dark history. Additionally, it would introduce another comic book supe who has a pre-existing connection to both the Seven and the Boys themselves. To further facilitate this, Amazon's The Boys has already made references to Teenage Kix, the superhero team to which Blarney Cock belongs in the comic book series.

4 The Boys Season 4 Introducing Queen Maeve's Son Continues Her Story

The departure of Queen Maeve in season 3 paves the way for the introduction of Blarney Cock in The Boys season 4. It is uncertain whether Dominique McElligott will continue to be involved, but Queen Maeve's exit from the show comes after Butcher's crew assisted in faking her death. Maeve, along with her partner Elena, escaped from Homelander and Vought, effectively bringing her story to a close. However, by introducing Blarney Cock in season 4, The Boys can keep Queen Maeve's legacy alive even if she doesn't physically appear. This twist in her live-action story adds intrigue by disclosing the existence of a secret son.

The arrival of Blarney Cock becomes even more captivating due to the close relationship between the Boys and Queen Maeve in Amazon's iteration. As an unofficial member of Butcher's team, Queen Maeve has helped them navigate through numerous challenging situations, forming a particularly strong bond with Starlight. If the Boys discover that Queen Maeve has a son in season 4, they may feel compelled to assist him, mirroring the support his mother has provided them in the past.

3 Homelander Needs More Supes In The Boys Season 4

After ousting Stan Edgar and taking control of Vought, Homelander faced a significant decline in his supes' numbers. With the deaths of Black Noir and the apparent demise of Queen Maeve, along with Starlight being targeted for death, the Seven was left severely lacking in power. In addition to replenishing Vought's top team, Homelander sought to gather more supes to join his cause. Antony Starr's character has long believed in the superiority of his own kind over regular humans and has been gradually positioning himself as the leader of a supe uprising. To accomplish this, he would require an army of Compound V subjects, and there is a clear precedent for such an army in The Boys' comic books.

If Homelander were to embark on a recruitment campaign in The Boys' fourth season, it would be logical to include Blarney Cock among his newly acquired supes. Homelander has always had a complex soft spot for Queen Maeve and currently believes she perished while fighting Soldier Boy. If he were to discover her secret son, he might take the young supe under his wing. This aligns perfectly with the twist involving Soldier Boy in The Boys' third season. Homelander recently learned that Vought covertly created him using Soldier Boy's DNA and was previously shocked to learn that Vought had concealed the existence of his own son, Ryan. Learning these secrets could motivate Homelander to investigate other members of the Seven who may have hidden offspring.

2 The Boys' Gen V Spinoff Explains Where Blarney Cock Has Been

Releasing in September 2023, Gen V marks Amazon's second franchise spinoff, with a focus on Vought's college for superheroes. Gen V's main characters are all college-age supes, and the spinoff will heavily incorporate elements from the main show. If Queen Maeve did have a secret son, he would likely be the same age as college students in The Boys, hence the Teenage Kix connection. The introduction of Godolkin University School of Crimefighting in Gen V could provide a perfect explanation for Blarney Cock's absence since The Boys began, and why he hasn't appeared in previous seasons. The spinoff could even take it a step further and introduce the character ahead of The Boys season 4.

1 Vought's "Zombie Supes" Make Sense For The Boys Season 4

The Boys TV series on Amazon consistently finds more realistic ways to translate fantastical ideas from Ennis and Robertson's original comic book series. In The Boys season 3, the introduction of V-24 serves as a clever adaptation of the comic's protagonist's use of Compound V to enhance their abilities. Taking inspiration from the comic book storyline, the experiment involving the "zombie supe" known as Blarney Cock would be a logical progression in Vought's ongoing scientific advancements in the live-action adaptation of The Boys.

In The Boys season 3, Homelander defends Soldier Boy by killing his former best friend, Black Noir. However, Homelander eventually realizes that Noir was correct and that Soldier Boy cannot be trusted. As Homelander holds a position of power in Vought, it is likely that he feels remorse for murdering his long-time ally. This suggests that when The Boys season 4 begins, Homelander may order Vought scientists to explore the possibility of reviving the deceased using Compound V. This experimentation on deceased supes could serve as a plausible entrance for Blarney Cock, who is a key figure in the comic book.