Eric Kripke Hints at a Comic Accurate Ending for The Boys Season 5

The anticipation for The Boys Season 5 marks it as one of the most awaited series finales ever. Following the climactic events of Season 4, fans are buzzing about the potential direction of the storyline in The Boys Season 5. A recent interview with Eric Kripke has emerged, suggesting there may be a conclusion that aligns closely with the comic book source material. While it may not mirror the comics exactly, Kripke’s comments strongly hint at a possible similar outcome.

Eric Kripke Confirms a Lot of Potential Deaths in The Boys Season 5

In an interview with Total Film, Eric Kripke hinted at a significant number of fatalities that might unfold in The Boys Season 5. He conveyed the immense pressure he feels regarding the expectations the audience has for the finale. His statement included:

“There will probably be lots of deaths … So many series finales suck … I feel lots and lots of pressure to end it well … if we can stick the landing then people will be like, ‘that was a great show’ … but if we shit the bed, people will say, ‘Oh, it was a good show, but then they shit the bed.’ There’s no guarantee of who is going to survive because you don’t have to keep them for another season … we can have really shocking, big things happen all the time.”

With this revelation, there is a wealth of speculation about who may live or die—but Kripke’s words also suggest a nod towards a comic-accurate conclusion. Let’s dive deeper into that.

The Boys Comic Ends With a Lot of Deaths

One compelling aspect of The Boys is its fidelity to its source material, showcasing both the outrageousness and the graphic content without holding back. Thus far, the series has largely followed the core narrative while making adaptations and creative choices along the way.

In the comic book series, nearly all key characters meet grim fates, excluding Hughie. Homelander is killed by Black Noir, who is subsequently killed by Butcher. Butcher then obtains a virus meant to eliminate all supes, leading to him killing beloved characters like Frenchie, The Woman (Kimiko), and Mother’s Milk. Ultimately, Hughie avenges them by killing Butcher. This certainly sets up a high body count, but how might the live-action adaptation mirror this dark conclusion?

Butcher Has Lost His Mind, Has Venom-Like Powers, and Is Out for Blood

By the conclusion of The Boys Season 4, Butcher finds himself unhinged after witnessing Ryan kill Grace, resulting in the fading of his last remnants of faith in supes as Ryan turns back to Homelander. He allows his sentient cancer—referred to as Joe Kessler—to gain control, leading him down a path toward mass murder against supes. Venturing to the Boys’ safehouse, Butcher confronts Victoria Neuman, utilizing his newfound powers to kill her brutally. He then takes the supe-killing virus, setting off on his mission to eradicate all supes.

While this trajectory diverges from the comic’s plot, it aligns with the development of Butcher into a relentless force against supes. Moreover, nearly all the Boys, except Starlight, have been captured by Vought, leaving Butcher unchecked. In the comics, Homelander’s demise comes from his Vought-created clone, a narrative thread that may also be emerging in the series.

The New Black Noir Could be Homelander’s Clone

Although Black Noir was killed by Homelander in The Boys Season 3, a new character has donned the suit in Season 4, yet the backstory and abilities of this new Black Noir remain shrouded in mystery.

In the latter episodes of Season 4, it’s revealed that Black Noir possesses flight capabilities, possibly indicating a cloning connection to Homelander, who may ultimately find himself facing off against this doppelgänger. The intrigue surrounding this character could lead to an authentic comic-style death for Homelander.

Comic Accurate Ending Is Being Set Up

As Season 4 unfolded, viewers began to speculate how The Boys Season 5 might play out. The narrative trajectory suggested a potential comic-accurate conclusion. Eric Kripke’s recent remarks and the clues discussed above lend themselves to a scenario where entire members of The Boys team could perish at Butcher’s hand, culminating in Butcher’s eventual death at the hands of the most docile character, Hughie.

These insights have significantly heightened my excitement for The Boys Season 5. Until then, let’s stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling series!

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