The curtain has closed on Season 4 of “The Boys,” leaving audiences at the edge of their seats with a finale that not only shook the very foundation of its narrative but also set a dramatic stage for the show’s ultimate conclusion. The mind-blowing end to the latest season saw Antony Starr’s Homelander achieve his most ambitious goal yet: taking control of the United States. This move, as showrunner Eric Kripke puts it, is nothing short of an “apocalypse” for the series, marking a significant pivot in the saga.
In a candid conversation with LADbible, Kripke shared his insights on the journey of “The Boys,” reflecting on a series that was meticulously planned to unfold over five seasons.
“You know, I think the finale of season four really shows you that we’ve been planning five years all along because there’s no way a show goes one more season after the events of that finale,”
Kripke remarked. His vision—a narrative crescendo climaxing in the fifth season—promises to be both explosive and deeply transformative for the characters and the world they inhabit.
Homelander’s Vision: A Country Remade in His Image
The culmination of Season 4 did not just elevate Homelander’s tyrannical ambitions but also plunged the series into darker waters. As the self-proclaimed president, Homelander’s declaration of martial law represents a chilling realization of his long-held desires. This turning point in the narrative is not just a climax but also a deep, metaphorical challenge to the remaining members of The Boys, who now find themselves in dire straits—captured, scattered, or on the run.
“Homelander gets everything he has wanted from the beginning, which is to completely remake the United States in his image, according to his whims.”
Eric Kripke emphasized the gravity of this new reality. This development sets a thrilling precedent for the final season, where the stakes are at their highest, and the heroes are at their lowest, confronting their deepest fears and existential threats.
Anticipating the Apocalyptic End in Season 5
Looking forward to the fifth and final season, “The Boys” promises a conclusion filled with tension, action, and the potential redemption of its protagonists. According to Kripke, this next chapter is about unity and resilience, about coming together to reclaim hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. It’s about saving the world, not just from external threats but from the heroes’ internal demons and the havoc wrought by Homelander’s rule.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Season 5, which, as reported by GamesRadar and confirmed by Variety, is in the pipeline with scripts being written and filming scheduled to start in November 2024. The season is slated to run through mid-2025, promising an epic showdown that will likely resonate with fans long after the series concludes.
As “The Boys” inches closer to its grand finale, the narrative is poised for a dramatic showdown, encapsulating the themes of power, corruption, and redemption that have been intricately woven throughout the series. This apocalyptic end is not just a closure for the characters but a climax of the very ethos of the story, challenging the boundaries between heroes and villains in a world teetering on the edge of collapse.