8 Biggest Questions The Boys Season 5’s Finale Must Answer

Be warned: This article contains significant spoilers for episode 7 of The Boys season 5, titled “The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk.” After seven years and 39 episodes, The Boys is nearing its conclusion, and the final episodes promise to be unforgettable. Season 5 has delivered plenty of twists, turns, and shocking moments, leading to a wild finale with many surprises still in store.

Okay, so things have taken a seriously dark turn. Homelander just got his hands on the last dose of V-One – that’s the stuff that powers him up – and now Butcher’s supe virus is completely ineffective. It’s a total game changer. The Boys are scrambling, trying to figure out what he’s planning and even attempting to replicate Soldier Boy’s explosive power, but honestly, everything they’re trying just isn’t working. They’re really up against it now, and it feels like they’re losing ground fast.

The heroes of The Boys were already running out of options to defeat the main villain, but Frenchie’s death at the end of season 5, episode 7, has made things even worse. Now, they’re not only facing impossible odds, but they’re also dealing with the grief of losing one of their original teammates.

Even though it will be incredibly hard to defeat the strongest Homelander yet, seeking justice for Frenchie will likely fuel The Boys in the finale. Beyond resolving that central conflict, the season 5 finale also needs to address a lot of other unanswered questions before the series concludes.

8. Where Did Ryan Go After Leaving Butcher?

Recently, The Boys has largely centered on the conflict between the main characters and Homelander over V-One. However, one character has been somewhat forgotten: Ryan. After a near-fatal encounter with his father, Butcher rescued and cared for Ryan, but he hasn’t been seen since leaving the team’s headquarters.

His connection with Butcher remains delicate, but the situation between Ryan and Homelander is much more strained. This suggests Ryan might be key to defeating Homelander. Ryan has already shown he’s willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for peace, and it’s hard to imagine him not being central to the final showdown.

Episode 8 needs to explain what Ryan’s been up to since we last saw him and whether he’s been planning to oppose his father. Considering many viewers expect Ryan to defeat Homelander in the upcoming season 5 finale, the show needs to re-establish his importance and give a good reason for why he’s been missing.

7. How Will The Deep’s Story End?

In the fifth season of The Boys, the team is quickly dwindling. Several members have already died – including Firecracker and Black Noir II – and Sister Sage is in critical condition. Even Soldier Boy is currently out of the fight, while surprisingly, The Deep remains active and well.

Although Homelander broke up the Seven, The Deep isn’t officially a member anymore, which actually makes his storyline more compelling. While it’s clear The Deep can’t be redeemed by season 5 of The Boys, he’s also separate from the central conflict, making his outcome in the finale even harder to guess.

Besides Homelander, he’s the only original villain left from season one, and viewers have been waiting to see him face consequences, even though he’s been a fun character to watch. Given where the story is going, it seems unlikely he’ll be defeated by The Boys themselves, making his ultimate fate particularly interesting.

The Deep might attempt to save Homelander, but could quickly be killed for his efforts. Or, overwhelmed with guilt, he could try to reconcile with the sea creatures he’s harmed, only to meet his end at their hands. Regardless, the show’s finale needs to resolve The Deep’s storyline without overshadowing the bigger events.

6. Is Stormfront Still Alive In The Boys Season 5?

Even though Stormfront hasn’t been a major character since the second season, she’s still been influential in the fifth, especially through Soldier Boy’s storyline. Soldier Boy’s decision to give Homelander V-One was motivated by what he believed Stormfront would have wanted – but is she actually still alive?

We last saw her completely incapacitated after Ryan attacked her, and her condition appeared hopeless. Shortly after, her death was announced, and it was officially ruled a suicide. Even Vought, a company notorious for dishonesty and spin control, promoted this explanation.

Because Stormfront’s death wasn’t clearly shown, it’s possible she’s still alive in The Boys. The drug V-One is rumored to make supes nearly immortal, and she has it in her system. Season 5’s final episode would be the perfect time to definitively reveal what happened to her, especially since she’s expected to play a significant role in the upcoming spinoff, Vought Rising.

5. Will Gen V’s Heroes Be Involved In The Final Fight?

It took five seasons, but Marie and Jordan finally showed up in The Boys, and it felt like a long time coming. Their appearance was directly set up by season two of the spinoff, Gen V. Starlight brought them on board in Gen V, and A-Train even reappeared in that season’s finale, hinting that these characters would play a role in the main series.

However, Gen V feels largely irrelevant to the overall story of The Boys season 5. Thomas Godolkin’s storyline hasn’t affected the main plot, and Marie’s powers haven’t changed since we last saw her. This leaves it unclear whether the students from God U will be important in the final battle.

Okay, so picture this: The Boys are definitely leading the charge, but honestly, having Marie with her bloodbending, Cate controlling minds, and Annabeth seeing what’s coming? Those three young heroes could seriously turn the tide of the fight. They’d be amazing support – I’m already hyped just thinking about it!

With Gen V ending, it’s even more important that those characters play a role in the finale of The Boys. While they could appear in future shows, their storyline would feel incomplete if they didn’t help take down Homelander. Luckily, the final episode will reveal whether or not they do.

4. What Will Homelander Do With Soldier Boy?

Homelander initially told Soldier Boy he could leave for Columbia, but quickly changed his mind. He attacked his father and put him back into a deep freeze – marking the third time this has happened to Soldier Boy. It’s obvious Homelander couldn’t bear the thought of being abandoned again, and he’s likely planning something bigger.

He can’t just bring Soldier Boy around whenever he wants for meaningful talks or promotional events – Soldier Boy would refuse. Homelander probably just acted impulsively and focused on keeping his father nearby, but the show still needs to explain why he made that choice in season 5.

We need to understand what Homelander plans to do with Soldier Boy, whether that’s killing him or trying to change him. Even if Soldier Boy dies, the show can’t skip over this plotline, particularly since so much of the season has been building towards the events in Vought Rising. Season 5’s finale needs to address this.

3. What Will Happen To Kimiko After Frenchie’s Death?

Frenchie’s departure will deeply affect The Boys, marking the first time the team has experienced a permanent loss. Kimiko will likely feel this loss the most, as her complicated but important relationship with Frenchie was central to both of their character arcs, and things won’t be the same for her without him.

Kimiko has shown a fierce side before, but losing her boyfriend could make her even more dangerous. She was already determined to defeat Homelander, but now it seems like her sole focus is on killing him as the season comes to a close.

The show The Boys could take Kimiko’s story in a surprising new direction: she might become deeply depressed and withdraw from her friends, possibly even blaming Butcher for the dangerous situation they’re all in. Whatever happens, the next episode needs to show how Frenchie’s death affects her.

2. Which Of The Boys Will Survive The Finale?

As we approach the final episode of The Boys season 5, the biggest question on everyone’s mind is: who will make it out alive? After seven years of following these characters, learning what happens to them will be a truly intense and captivating experience as the show concludes.

Throughout the series, the characters have faced numerous dangerous situations, but Frenchie’s recent death at the hands of Homelander has significantly raised the stakes for The Boys. While some members are clearly more at risk than others, the show has diverged from the original comic book, meaning anyone could be in danger.

The season finale will definitely reveal who survives and who doesn’t, unless the writers deliberately choose to leave things uncertain. By the end of season 5, fans will finally get the answer to the biggest question: who lives and who dies?

1. How Will The Boys Defeat Homelander?

Many fans are wondering what will happen to The Boys as the season ends. While we know not everyone will survive, it’s still a complete mystery how they’ll manage to stop Homelander. One possibility is that Kimiko could develop the ability to negate powers, similar to Soldier Boy.

Using this ability feels like their last option, and it will be challenging because Homelander is aware of their efforts. Plus, while Ryan might be able to replicate the laser blast that defeated Stormfront, they need to find him first.

There’s a theory that Butcher might be the one who ultimately defeats Homelander in The Boys. While he demonstrated the power to easily kill Victoria Neuman, his recent fights against less powerful supes suggest he may not be strong enough to win against Homelander, and Starlight’s abilities don’t seem sufficient either.

As a huge fan of The Boys, I’m really starting to wonder how things will end with Homelander. Honestly, it would be a seriously shocking and dark twist if he won in the season 5 finale, but I guess that’s a possibility. It feels like the biggest question mark hanging over the whole show – how do they finally take him down? That’s what I’m really waiting to see answered in the last episode.

2026-05-14 23:52