‘The Boys’ Turned Superhero Satire Against American Politics
The Boys has evolved over its five seasons from a parody of superhero culture to a sharp critique of American politics, particularly Trumpism. The character Homelander serves as a direct analogue to Donald Trump, embodying traits such as a need for adoration and a willingness to incite fear. The series finale left viewers contemplating the fate of both the fictional character and the political landscape.
- ▪The Boys debuted in 2019 and concluded its fifth season on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Homelander, played by Antony Starr, is portrayed as a foil for Donald Trump throughout the series.
- ▪Showrunner Eric Kripke confirmed that Homelander has always been intended as a Trump analogue.
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Review ‘The Boys’ Turned Superhero Satire Against American Politics The series has been the most on-the-nose fictional take on Trumpism so far. May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM By Tim Brinkhof, a journalist writing about culture, art, and politics. Antony Starr as Homelander in season 5 of The Boys. Antony Starr as Homelander in season 5 of The Boys. Jasper Savage/Amazon MGM Studios United States The Boys came a long way in the five seasons between its 2019 debut and the final episode on May 20.
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