The Boys’ Universe has become one of the most raw representations of superheroes. A world of corruption and humor that is a perfect satire of real-life issues. Since the release of the first season, it has turned into something grander than anyone could have imagined. Unfortunately, was recently announced that the series is going to end with its fifth season.
While the news comes as quite disheartening, many have wondered where the story will go now, with spin-offs like Diabolical and Gen V. During a recent interview for the fourth season, showrunner Eric Kripke spoke on exactly this.
Not only did he reveal how the show will end, but he also confirmed something fans have been wondering about for years.
The Boys Will Conclude in a Blaze of Glory
Recently, Eric Kripke gave an interview with Discussing Film, where he talked about the fourth season of The Boys. Since it was recently announced that the fifth season is going to conclude the series, he touched on this topic as well. The showrunner started by talking about his plan for the series, revealing that The Boys will end with the collision of Billy Butcher and Homelander.
Ever since the first season, Butcher and Homelander’s constant dance has been one of the driving forces of the series. Over the years, fans have watched a man consumed with vengeance turn into the very thing he hated the most. By the third season, few traits distinguish Karl Urban’s character from Anthony Starr’s.
This particular story is Homelander and Butcher crashing into each other.
Knowing this, it is only fitting that their final battle will end the series. Kripke’s specific choice of words makes it all the more interesting. It can be assumed that the fate of these two characters will not be a happy one.
What is Next for The Boys?
Before revealing how The Boys will end, Eric Kripke also talked about what will happen after the series is over. The showrunner revealed that after the conclusion of the parent series, he will explore other corners of the world of Vought. He could, perhaps, be hinting at more spin-off shows that could take over and continue the legacy of the original series.
Although it does act as the original, the series has led to spin-offs that have gotten just as much acclaim. Diabolical can only be described as a fun, gore-fueled ride, and Gen V took the entire world by surprise. The series could act as the perfect successor to The Boys and even lead to more projects in the future.
There’s other corners of the universe to explore.
While many fans would have had the original series run for years, it is safe to say that they are glad to still experience the impressive world Kripke has helped create.
