The creator of the hit Amazon Prime Video series, 'The Boys', has hinted at a bloody and unpredictable final season. Eric Kripke, known for his previous work on 'Supernatural', has warned fans that "there will probably be lots of death" in the upcoming fifth and final season.
Speaking to Total Film, Kripke elaborated on the freedom the show's impending conclusion offers. "Thereâs no guarantee of whoâs gonna survive because we donât have to keep them for another season, so you can have really shocking, big things happen all the time," he revealed. "And so, as the writers, as weâre starting to cook it up, weâre really enjoying that."
The news of the final season, which Kripke has stated was always part of his plan, has added a significant weight to the writers' room. "So many series finales suck, and itâs really hard to land the plane," Kripke admitted. "I am very grateful to Amazon for giving me the opportunity to end it on our own terms, but for sure, I feel lots and lots of pressure to end it well. Because I think if we can stick the landing, then people will be like, âThatâs a great show!â But if we sâ the bed, people will say, âOh, it was a good show, but they sâ the bed.'â
The series' finale comes after a record-breaking fourth season, which topped the Nielsen streaming charts and set numerous viewership milestones for Prime Video. The anticipation for the final chapter is undoubtedly high, with fans eager to see how the show's dark and satirical take on the superhero genre will come to a close.
Adding to the expanding 'The Boys' universe, Prime Video has greenlit a prequel series titled 'Vought Rising', starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash as Soldier Boy and Stormfront. This spin-off explores the origins of Vought International, the powerful corporation that oversees the superhero world in the series.
With the final season looming and a prequel series already in production, 'The Boys' continues to make waves in the entertainment landscape. The show's unique blend of dark humour, social commentary, and intense action has captivated audiences worldwide, and the promise of a thrilling and unpredictable conclusion has only heightened the anticipation.