The rain was relentless that day, mirroring the dread that settled as the news broke: season five would be the last. A collective gasp echoed across social media; fans worldwide bracing for impact. Now, as Amazon Prime strategically withholds details, speculation runs rampant. Which characters will survive, and who will meet their end? Here’s my prediction for the five deaths we might witness as The Boys reaches its explosive conclusion.
Spoiler Warning:
The following text contains spoilers from The Boys comics. Read at discretion.
The Deep
Think about that one colleague everyone loves to hate, the one who always seems to slither out of accountability. That’s The Deep. He’s survived scandal after scandal, clinging to Homelander’s coattails. It feels like poetic justice is overdue.
The comics saw The Deep abandon Vought, choosing self-preservation over loyalty. But the show diverges wildly. I suspect Starlight might be the one to deliver a reckoning for his actions back in season one. It would be a brutal, satisfying arc.
Will Starlight kill The Deep?
The tension between these two characters has been building since season one. The writers set the stage, and now it’s time to deliver. In this situation, The Boys could really benefit from the ratings bump a major character death brings.
Frenchie
Every friend group has that one person with a chaotic energy. For The Boys, it’s Frenchie. His resourcefulness has saved them countless times, yet his story could be hurtling toward a tragic end, mirroring “The Frenchman” of the comics.
In a dark twist in the source material, Butcher, consumed by his mission, turns on his own team. Frenchie and Kimiko become collateral damage in his fanatical pursuit. It’s a bleak outcome, and though I pray the showrunners deviate, the possibility looms. The show might also change the circumstances surrounding his death.
Mother’s Milk
We all know that person who carries the weight of responsibility, the one who tries to keep everyone grounded. That’s M.M. He initially sought vengeance for his family, but his commitment evolved. Even losing his family didn’t stop him from his mission.
He became the bedrock of The Boys, their moral compass. In a grim parallel to the comics, he faces a brutal end at Butcher’s hand. It’s a horrifying prospect, yet one that aligns with the show’s trajectory.
Who does Mother’s Milk want to kill?
M.M. is focused on taking down Soldier Boy and Homelander. If he dies before completing that mission, it will be a tough pill for fans to swallow.
Homelander
A storm is always brewing when Homelander’s around. His death feels inevitable, the climax of the entire series. The question isn’t if, but how? He is the sun that The Boys revolves around.
The comics saw Black Noir, a Homelander clone, inflict critical damage before Butcher finished the job. Given the show’s altered Black Noir, the showdown will likely be reshaped. Could we see a completely different character deliver the killing blow?
Butcher
Butcher: a man consumed by vengeance. He began as an anti-hero, but he risks becoming the very monster he hunts. Season five could see him cross the point of no return, sealing his fate.
In the comics, Butcher’s obsession leads him to a genocidal plot, turning him against his own team. Ultimately, Hughie ends his reign with a knife. The show might follow a similar path, though Butcher’s newfound powers could change the dynamics of that final confrontation. His journey could also be a mirror reflecting the choices we make in the name of justice.
Why does Butcher hate superheroes?
Butcher’s hatred is rooted in personal tragedy. It gives him tunnel vision and drives him to do terrible things. Is his hatred justified, or has it blinded him to the bigger picture?
The stage is set for a brutal, emotional final act. These predictions are just theories—the genius of The Boys is its ability to subvert expectations. Which deaths do you think are most likely?