The static crackled as Homelander addressed the nation, his promises of security ringing hollow against the backdrop of burning cities. Every channel, every screen, broadcast his distorted smile. The world held its breath, wondering how much further things could possibly spiral before The Boys finally intervened.
Season 5 looms, the grand finale slated for 2026. Beyond the explosive action, the series has always been a character study—a high-stakes game of chess where the pieces are profoundly damaged. The final season needs to deliver closure. What threads deserve resolution above all others?
Billy Butcher
Think about that one friend who always takes things too far. You start with a shared goal, but their obsession consumes them, blurring the lines. That’s Butcher.
Initially fueled by revenge for his wife, Butcher morphed into a force as destructive as the supes he hunted. His crusade against Vought twisted into a genocidal obsession, threatening everyone tainted by Compound V.
His trajectory is bleak. The writers appear to be priming us for a tragic end, mirroring his fate in the comics. Will Butcher find a sliver of redemption, or will he become the very monster he swore to destroy?
How does Compound V affect Butcher?
The temporary Compound V Butcher uses grants him powers, but at a steep cost. Each dose chips away at his humanity and accelerates his demise. It’s a Faustian bargain where power comes at the price of his health and moral compass.
Homelander
We all know someone who craves adoration, regardless of the cost. Now imagine that person with the power of Superman and zero empathy. You get Homelander.
From day one, it was clear Homelander was deeply unwell. Now, he’s spiraled into full-blown tyranny, effectively seizing control of the United States. His unchecked power and psychotic tendencies demand a reckoning.
The comics offer a grim resolution, but the show has charted its own course. While Homelander’s death seems inevitable, the manner of his demise remains a mystery. Can he be stopped? Will he see justice?
Starlight
Remember your first job? The idealism, the expectations… then the crushing reality. Annie January, Starlight, experienced that tenfold when she joined The Seven.
The trauma she suffered ignited a fierce spirit. She’s evolved into a symbol of resistance, even playing a role in Gen V Season 2. All signs point to Starlight embracing a leadership role, perhaps guiding a new generation of heroes. Will she manage to restore hope in a world drowning in cynicism?
Hughie, Mother’s Milk, Kimiko & Frenchie
Think about your closest friends – the ones who’ve been through thick and thin with you. Their fates are intertwined. The same holds true for the core members of The Boys (minus Butcher, of course).
Hughie, Mother’s Milk, Frenchie, and Kimiko have endured hell together. The comics suggest a bleak outcome for MM, Kimiko, and Frenchie. Given the show’s deviations from its source material, a happier ending remains possible. Can they find peace after so much chaos?
Who dies in The Boys?
Several major characters meet their end throughout the series. Key deaths include Lamplighter, Stormfront, and Black Noir. Season 5 is expected to feature more significant casualties, potentially including members of The Boys and The Seven.
A-Train
We’ve all seen that redemption arc where the villain transforms into an unlikely hero. A-Train embodies that journey.
He began as one of the most detestable characters, but evolved into something… more. Now aligned with Starlight and the resistance, A-Train stands at a crossroads. He could face death or rise to lead a reformed Seven within a revitalized Vought International (estimated valuation $320 billion (€298 billion)). The suspense is real.
As the curtain falls on The Boys, the stakes are higher than ever. Can these damaged characters find closure, or are they destined to repeat their mistakes?