‘The Boys’ Creator Breaks Down Series Finale’s Boldest Choices: “I Own That Decision”
The series finale of 'The Boys' concluded with significant character deaths and resolutions. Homelander, Butcher, and The Deep met their fates, while Starlight and Hughie played pivotal roles in the finale's events. Showrunner Eric Kripke discussed the creative choices behind these character arcs and the themes of power and redemption.
- ▪Homelander, Butcher, and The Deep were killed in the series finale of 'The Boys'.
- ▪Starlight threw The Deep into an ocean of predators, while Hughie killed Butcher to prevent a catastrophic virus release.
- ▪Showrunner Eric Kripke emphasized that The Deep would not have a redemption arc due to his unforgivable actions.
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Antony Starr (Homelander) in The Boys Season 5 Jasper Savage/Prime Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text [This story contains major spoilers for the fifth and final season finale of The Boys.] The Boys — and The Boys as a resistance gang — are no more. The Seven are finished too. And Homelander is, at long last, dead — as is The Deep and Butcher.
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