The exhilarating finale of The Boys Season 4 has left every fan stumped. With Butcher turning rogue and the remaining members going their separate ways, Hughie and Annie also head to a pasture of their own toward the episode’s conclusion. They are soon interrupted by the return of Cindy, resulting in Hughie’s capture.
In a shocking turn of events, Starlight is revealed to have regained her powers, having struggled with them for the entirety of The Boys Season 4. Moreover, she also flies off somewhere to escape Cindy’s wrath. But how did Annie get her abilities back? And where does she go at the end of the season finale?
Here are all the details available regarding Starlight’s powers and whereabouts in the ultimate episode of The Boys Season 4.
How do Starlight’s powers return in The Boys Season 4 finale?
Annie’s abilities make a comeback after she finally accepts and addresses her prevailing identity crisis.
In the latest chapter of The Boys, the shapeshifter is seen taunting Starlight for not being able to use her powers. She also claims that Annie harbors an obsession with being righteous all the time. In a later scuffle between the two, the ex-Vought professional finally accepts her confusion about who she really is. Having overcome the massive psychological roadblock, the kind-hearted Supe becomes free to use her abilities again.
This theory regarding Starlight’s powers is backed by a statement Victoria Neuman made in the fifth episode of The Boys Season 4. The VP-elect suggests that Annie is facing issues with her capabilities due to her identity crisis and ongoing emotional turmoil. As a result, her powers make a stunning comeback after she embraces her true self.
Where does Starlight go at the end of The Boys Season 4?
At the time of writing, it is unclear where Starlight flies off to at the end of The Boys Season 4.
Considering the immediate threat she witnesses, Annie could have headed to Sedona to protect her mother. After ensuring her safety, Starlight could then seek out rogue Supes like A-Train and Queen Maeve for assistance. With Hughie captured, she would need all the help she could get to save her lover.
Or, Annie could head straight to Butcher since the latter shares the closest relationship with Hughie after her. As of now, no one knows her plans or precise whereabouts.
