The Boys Confirms the Only Member of the Seven Who Can’t Die

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The TV show The Boys is nearing its finale, and the latest episode strongly suggests either the downfall or a frightening ascension to power for the character Homelander (played by Antony Starr). The show has seen significant changes, including the deaths of several key characters on both sides of the conflict – notably Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell), Firecracker (Valorie Curry), and, in this episode, Frenchie (Tomer Capone).

It looks like everyone could be eliminated, one after another. However, there’s one character who seems destined to survive – and it’s not Homelander. He won’t be spared due to some grand plan or fan demand. Instead, his ultimate punishment will be to simply live with the consequences of his actions. He’ll be forced to grapple with everything he’s done, realizing it was all for a pointless cause that will never offer him any reward.

The Deep Got in Too Deep, And Now He’s Beyond Redemption

Among all the members of The Seven, past and present, The Deep has consistently been the most loyal. This unwavering support stems, in part, from his own personal insecurities.

Throughout the early seasons of the show, The Deep has consistently struggled with feelings of inadequacy, particularly when mocked for his weak abilities and physical appearance. Being the frequent target of jokes and abuse from The Seven fueled his intense desire to earn Homelander’s approval.

Okay, let’s talk about this guy. He’s not just a killer – we’re talking betraying and consuming his own allies, even when pressured into it, like that horrifying sushi incident with poor Timothy the octopus just to regain acceptance. But honestly? That’s almost overshadowed by his worst offense: publicly backing Vought’s disastrous underwater pipeline. He knew it would devastate marine life – the creatures he supposedly cared about – and he supported it anyway. It’s a level of callousness that’s truly shocking, and frankly, makes him a villain you love to hate.

The Deep believed his unwavering devotion would be rewarded, possibly with a promotion to second-in-command alongside Homelander. At the very least, he longed for some acknowledgment of a job well done. However, he was unexpectedly fired. In Season 5, Episode 7, “The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk,” Homelander informs The Deep that he is dissolving The Seven.

The group known as The Seven hasn’t been together for a while now. As for The Deep, Homelander surprisingly lets him live – he doesn’t kill him in a brutal way, which is actually a bigger punishment for The Deep than death would have been, and a fitting conclusion to his story.

The Punishment Fits the Crimes

He was set up to be a pivotal figure in the show’s conclusion, and he’s certainly fulfilled that role. But for a character like The Deep, a truly unfortunate fate wouldn’t be death – it would be continuing to live, as he has no real future or purpose.

After being fired by Vought, The Deep was warned by other sea creatures to stay out of the water – he was no longer welcome. It turned out Black Noir had deliberately damaged the pipeline, causing the deaths of billions of underwater animals, as an act of revenge against The Deep. The Deep killed Black Noir in response, but then falsely told Homelander what had happened.

His public statement about the safety of the situation was seen as a major betrayal, leading to his complete rejection by others. He’s no longer welcome on land and feels like a man with nothing left to live for. To make things even worse, while standing on a pier, he witnesses an elderly man struggling to stay afloat. People nearby immediately expect him to help, reminding him that he’s The Deep – a superhero of the sea and arguably the world’s greatest swimmer.

He runs away, overcome with tears, and can’t use his special ability because he fears the consequences. It’s a sad fate for a character who, unfortunately, brought it on himself. If this is the last we see of The Deep, it would be fitting to know he’s simply adrift, finally understanding his terrible actions were pointless.

The Deep is One of the Most Deplorable Characters

Considering the actions of all the other characters, The Deep is at least as bad, and possibly even worse. He’s played a key role in every terrible thing Homelander has done, and the show immediately establishes him as a deeply flawed individual.

He immediately makes unwanted sexual advances towards Annie/Starlight after she joins The Seven, demonstrating predatory behavior. Although he briefly experiences guilt and joins a religious group called the Church of the Collective, he primarily does so to improve his public image and control his narrative.

After being welcomed back into The Seven, he desperately tries to please them, haunted by the fear of being kicked out again. Being part of the group is everything to him – it’s where he feels he truly belongs. This leads him to betray those who once helped him, cheat on his wife, and commit increasingly shocking acts, including harming a close friend. He ultimately receives the chilling order from Homelander to assassinate vice presidential candidate Lamar Bishop.

A crucial moment arrives when Homelander orders The Deep, A-Train, and Black Noir to kill Todd, a dedicated follower who was involved in a scheme to frame the Starlighters. Homelander’s allies immediately obey, demonstrating his immense power.

Deep reveals A-Train was the one leaking information to Homelander, betraying a longtime friend. Driven by this, he embarks on a violent rampage in Season 4, killing innocent Vought employees who might have evidence against Homelander and the other members of The Seven – all in an attempt to protect them. He seems willing to do anything to support Homelander and keep his position, which is now threatened.

By season five, The Deep has fully embraced internet culture, becoming involved with the “manosphere” and even starting a podcast with Black Noir—and naturally, he’s driving a cybertruck. However, he gradually begins to see Black Noir as a rival instead of a friend, and attempts to undermine him.

He goes as far as knocking out Black Noir after capturing Stan Edgar, just to make sure he gets all the credit for the successful mission. The introduction of Soldier Boy as Homelander’s father and his new second-in-command is a major blow to The Deep, who had been hoping to earn that spot himself.

While his behavior is likely rooted in personal insecurities and a distorted self-image, it doesn’t justify his unwavering loyalty to someone he’s afraid of, or his readiness to betray others to get ahead. Considering everything, The Deep seems like the most likely character to survive to the very end.

He could have died in countless ways, but that wouldn’t have felt right for his story. It would be far more impactful – and fitting – if he lived, showing him that his actions with The Seven ultimately weren’t worth the cost. The person he expected to support him simply discarded him, leaving him to face a similar fate to those he had betrayed.

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2026-05-13 19:12