In the latest season of “The Boys,” Season 4, which concluded on Thursday, we witnessed the Leader of the Seven, Homelander (played by Antony Starr), consolidating his power over the U.S. government. This happened as his associate, Senator Calhoun (portrayed by David Andrews), was inaugurated as the new President of the United States, and Congress declared martial law. Meanwhile, some of the members of the Boys find themselves captured by Vought, while Billy Butcher takes matters into his own hands by injecting himself with Compound V and embarking on a reckless journey into the unknown with Joe Kessler.
The television series is adapted from the highly popular comic book series called “The Boys,” written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson. Both Ennis and Robertson are also involved in the production of the show, serving as executive producers.
In an interview before the launch of Season 4, Eric Kripke, the creator of “The Boys,” described the show as a reflection of everyday culture through a “supe-ifying” lens. Kripke humorously expressed how real-world events provide ample material for the series, indicating a close connection between art and reality.
Interestingly, this sentiment was reinforced when Prime Video opted to change the title of the Season 4 finale from “Assassination Run” to “Season 4 Finale” amid the backdrop of a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. To address potential sensitivities, a viewer discretion note was added, emphasizing the fictional nature of the depicted political violence and disavowing any intentional similarities to recent events.
The disclaimer attributed to Prime Video, Amazon, MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and the producers of ‘The Boys’ underscored their firm opposition to real-world violence, emphasizing the show’s commitment to artistic expression while maintaining a responsible approach to sensitive real-life events.
After the dramatic events in the Season 4 finale of “The Boys,” the future looks bleak for the protagonists. With the presumed death of Grace Mallory, Butcher going rogue, and most of the team in the clutches of Vought, the outlook is grim. Show creator Eric Kripke, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, shared his perspective on the story’s structure. He likened the show to a three-act movie, with the end of Season 4 marking the low point at the end of Act 2. This sets the stage for the heroes to rise to the top and resolve the series’ narrative arc by the end of the fifth season.
Eric Kripke, the showrunner, revealed that the details for Season 5 of the show are still being finalized in the writers’ room and that the actors have not yet been brought into the process. He did, however, drop a spoiler about Homelander, stating, “It won’t make him happy. Spoiler alert: He’s still going to be miserable,” during an interview with the LA Times.
In addition to this, it is highly probable that a main character, Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, will make a return in Season 5. This speculation arose from glimpses of him in a drug-induced slumber in the season finale, hinting at his potential return in the upcoming season. Kripke further emphasized the likelihood of Soldier Boy’s return in an interview in 2022, stating that he couldn’t “imagine the series ending without Soldier Boy making another appearance.”
As of the moment, there is no official announcement from Prime regarding the release of Season 5 of “The Boys.” It is worth noting that with the exception of Season 2, which had a fall release, all other seasons of “The Boys” were made available in the summer. For reference, Season 1 premiered on July 26, 2019, while Seasons 3 and 4 were released in June 2022 and 2024 respectively, and concluded in July of the same years.
