The highly anticipated season finale of ‘The Boys‘ Season 4 aired recently leaving fans with many questions. One of the lingering mysteries was around the fate of Ashley Barrett, Vought’s “acting” CEO.
In the explosive conclusion, viewers witnessed many shocking twists and turns. But one of the most curious moments involved Ashley suddenly injecting a vial of Compund V. This raised immediate speculation around what her motives were and how this bold action might impact her going forward.
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Ashley Takes Compound V On ‘The Boys’
In the episode, after realizing she has too much dirt on The Seven following the destruction unleashed, Ashley is seen injecting the vial of the superpower giving formula from Homelander’s secret stash in his room. This comes right after seeing the chaos unfold with Victoria Neuman’s public revelation as a supe.
Seeking protection, Ashley takes Compound V, hoping to gain abilities to avoid being killed like others with dangerous Vought secrets. The effects are unclear, leaving her fate ambiguous for the final season.
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Unclear Powers And The Ultimate Fate Of Ashley
In the brief scene where Ashley consumes the V, her body is seen bulging and morphing oddly for a split second before cutting away. This leaves fans to speculate wildly about what potential powers she may have manifested. While she survives the dose initially, her ultimate condition and whether she is still alive is never clarified. The episode wraps up major plot points but leaves Ashley’s storyline intentionally open-ended. She might play a larger role in the final season or ‘Gen V‘ spin-off, rumored for 2025.
While Ashley’s bold gamble taking Compound V was a major shocking moment, ‘The Boys’ creators made sure to shroud her fate in mystery. By not revealing the full effects or her final state, it keeps one more element uncertain heading into the climactic conclusion. Fans will have to wait and see if Ashley survives and if her potential abilities are explored further.
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