The Boys is back with season 5, which continues to deliver the show’s intoxicating blend of violence, dark humour, and political commentary. The Prime Video series still has plenty of aces up its sleeve, promising viewers a memorable ride for the next few weeks.
The positive critic reviews and online buzz prove that this installment is off to a great start. Does that mean a follow-up might be right around the corner? Here’s what we know so far.
The Boys Season 6 Premiere Date
Sadly, season 5 will be the show’s last. Creator Eric Kripke made the announcement on social media ahead of the season 4 premiere.
“Season 5 will be the Final Season! Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax,” he wrote.
While The Boys season 6 isn’t happening, the show’s universe continues to expand. Spin-off series Gen V already has two seasons under its belt, though a renewal for season 3 hasn’t been announced at the time of writing. A prequel series titled Vought Rising has also been greenlit and is likely to premiere in 2027.
Plus, there are still six episodes of the final chapter of The Boys to go. Who knows what else the future may bring?
The Boys Cast
- Karl Urban as William “Billy” Butcher
- Jack Quaid as Hugh “Hughie” Campbell Jr.
- Antony Starr as Homelander
- Erin Moriarty as Annie January / Starlight
- Laz Alonso as Marvin T. “Mother’s” Milk / M.M.
- Chace Crawford as The Deep
- Tomer Capone as Serge / Frenchie
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro / The Female
- Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy
What Is The Boys About?
Based on the comic book series of the same name, The Boys is set in world where people with superpowers are known as “Supes” and treated like celebrities. At the same time, they’re controlled by the powerful corporation Vought International. Publicly, they’re marketed as heroes. Privately, many of them are unsavory or plain corrupt.
The story follows two opposing forces. On one hand, we have The Seven, an elite team of Supes led by the terrifyingly unstable Homelander. On the other, there’s The Boys, a group of vigilantes led by Billy Butcher, who are determined to take down Vought.
In the season 4 finale, Homelander gained even more power, while The Boys scattered, a few of them imprisoned. Plus, Butcher seemed out of control, obsessed with the idea of perfecting a virus that would wipe out not only Homelander, but anyone with abilities.
The final season sets the stage for an epic confrontation between the two factions. While The Boys season 6 isn’t happening, the show is sure to go out on a diabolical note. The series finale drops on May 20.
Are There Other Shows Like The Boys?
If you like The Boys, shows with similar vibes include Peacemaker, Invincible, The Tick, The Magicians, Preacher, Watchmen, Daredevil: Born Again, Supernatural, and The Umbrella Academy.
Alternatively, check out some of the other titles trending on Prime Video. Like Bait, Scarpetta, Young Sherlock, Cross, and Fallout.
