The Boys Season 5 Review: The Anti-Superhero Series Comes to a Bombastic End

As a huge fan of The Boys, I think a truly tragic ending might be exactly what the show deserves. Let’s be real, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) isn’t a hero at all – his drive to take down Homelander (Antony Starr) is completely about personal vengeance, not about saving anyone. Their rivalry has always been the heart of the show, really shining a light on how ridiculous things can get in America. It’s this impossible choice between two awful options: a group trying to do good, but consumed by revenge, versus a completely corrupt and dangerous organization. Honestly, it felt unlikely, but this final season of The Boys feels more relevant to what’s happening in America today than ever before, making for a story that’s both darkly funny and incredibly smart.








