The Boys season 5 signs off with a significant decline.
After seven years and 40 episodes, the fifth season of The Boys concluded with Homelander’s defeat and a final confrontation between Butcher and Hughie. While some fans enjoyed the ending of the Prime Video series, the season as a whole received more criticism for its creative decisions and what it didn’t show viewers.
The audience score for season 5 of The Boys on Rotten Tomatoes is currently 59%, which is a noticeable decrease for the Emmy-nominated series. While the season started strong with positive reviews for its first episode, ratings have steadily declined since then.
The show The Boys started strong, with viewers giving the season 5 premiere an 85% approval rating. The season began with a shocking moment – Homelander killing A-Train – which suggested the show was finally going to resolve storylines it had been developing for years. However, the remaining episodes and the series finale included some divisive decisions that ultimately led to a less positive reaction from audiences.
| Season | Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) | Rotten Tomatoes (Audience) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85% | 90% |
| 2 | 97% | 84% |
| 3 | 98% | 73% |
| 4 | 92% | 54% |
| 5 | 97% | 59% |
While season 5 of The Boys isn’t the lowest-rated season with fans – season 4 still holds that title with a 54% approval rating – the reaction to the show’s ending is what’s really getting people talking. Many viewers feel the show was held back by its spin-off series.
Many viewers felt that Gen V didn’t ultimately have a significant impact on the overall story of The Boys, even though it initially seemed important for defeating Homelander. Conversely, some fans were disappointed that The Boys’ main characters were overshadowed by previews for the Vought Rising spinoff.
Most viewers agree that while season 5 of The Boys has some strong performances, particularly from Karl Urban and Antony Starr, the season’s pacing and certain plot decisions held back what could have been a truly excellent final chapter for the show – a show that’s been incredibly popular in the age of streaming.
It remains to be seen if the initial response to the finale will last, and whether The Boys will end up being remembered as another recent series finale that didn’t quite deliver.
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2026-05-21 18:24