In a brilliant parody of contemporary events, The Boys takes a satirical jab at the intersection of corporate power and government by announcing that Deep, the water-bound member of The Seven, has been appointed as the head of a newly formed agency: the Department of Preserving Earth (DOPE). The fictional agency, with its undeniably self-important name, seems designed more to boost Vought’s public image than to actually protect the environment. The announcement comes with the promise that Deep will collaborate closely with his best friend, the ever-dominant and often unpredictable Homelander, to “make our oceans a little more Super.”

Of course, in true The Boys fashion, the parody is layered with absurdity. While the real-world equivalent of such agencies often works to tackle serious global issues like climate change, the very notion of superheroes—who are more concerned with their own fame and power—taking charge of such an important cause is both ridiculous and darkly comedic. The tagline about making the oceans “more Super” hints at the idea that their version of “saving” the planet will likely involve grandiose gestures, flashy PR campaigns, and superficial changes that have little real impact on the environment. It’s a perfect reflection of how those in power, like billionaires such as Elon Musk, can often exploit environmental crises for personal gain, all while pretending to be the saviors of the planet.

Through this parody, The Boys highlights the absurdity of the real-world practice where corporate elites or celebrities are often put in positions of influence, using their wealth and power to affect social change, but in ways that serve their own interests rather than addressing the root causes of global problems. The appointment of Deep to lead DOPE is a biting commentary on the superficiality of such initiatives, showing how in the world of The Boys, even saving the planet is more about selling an image than creating meaningful change