Fans React To The Boys S5 Finale And That Homelander Scene

Oi! The Boys has wrapped its 40-episode run spanning seven years with a collection finale that might be talked about for years, for higher and for worse. Season 5 episode 8 was not every part I wished it to be, however it was sufficient for the place the present had gotten. Not everybody agrees. Whereas some followers discovered it a pleasant shock given how a lot they feared the present was careening off the tracks, others stay unhappy with what number of free threads have been left dangling within the wind.

In the event you haven’t already watched the finale, and one way or the other nonetheless haven’t been spoiled on the ending regardless of the web being filled with screenshots from it, then return now. You’ve been warned.

Heading into The Boys season 5, episode 8, some folks have been predicting an epically bungled ending that will even give Recreation of Thrones’ catastrophic “And who has a greater story than Bran?” conclusion a run for its cash. As an alternative it arrived at what has been feeling like an inevitable conclusion for greater than a season now. Homelander is stripped of his powers, the supe is proven with out his metaphorical garments on, and the catharsis viewers have been ready 5 seasons for is delivered.

Was it definitely worth the wait? Right here’s what folks have been saying:

Humorous how after Kimiko takes away Butchers powers he doesn’t instantly begin dying

You realize, as a result of the top of final season confirmed he was solely alive as a result of he bonded with the parasite he acquired from taking the Compound V?

That might require good writing although pic.twitter.com/vLqJNNj0sd

— Kaida 🌊 (@khaliltooshort) May 20, 2026

The Boys might be forgotten nearly instantly.

This ending sucked.

Do not trouble with all of the spin-offs.

If Gen V could not maintain viewership whereas The Boys was nonetheless airing, you do not stand an opportunity after this crap ending. pic.twitter.com/Pdxm9MbGcw

— Faux Wizard (@RealLifeFakeWiz) May 20, 2026

Oh look, it took three grownup supes to carry homelander down btw

Now tentacles Butcher is on his stage?

Thoughts you the start of the season his lasers sliced kimiko in half now it would not even depart a scratch on anybody 😭😭 https://t.co/QSM0TtZUFi

— 17♱ (@Promiseishim) May 20, 2026

Homelander being became an immortal in episode 6 after which being killed 2 episodes later is a nasty writing lmao.

The V1 Arc ought to have been executed in S4 with no implications that the virus cannot work on it and let that be one of many twists.

Horrible closing season. #TheBoys

— Mihaa (@NeuerJunior2) May 20, 2026

the best way homelander’s complete physique language modified after dropping powers was so good, that’s actually a child. antony starr you’re implausible pic.twitter.com/As96QcCjTh

— sonya 🐝 🇺🇦 (@soufflewaffle) May 20, 2026

Nah this specific scene was good to me. The collection just about spells out that he’s a psychopath manchild with no actual fight expertise moreover spamming his laser eyes and his tremendous energy. With out them that is precisely what he’s: a pathetic man throwing a tantrum https://t.co/UgbO9Z8lZh

— dille (@flurryfrenzy) May 20, 2026

I feel the bunch of individuals mad at Homelander’s destiny are those who noticed him as a chad hero and never the pathetic insecure man he at all times had been

— LGerardo Villeda (@GerardoV17Alt) May 20, 2026

Stranger issues finale was so dangerous we had a giant group of individuals attempting to persuade you there was a secret episode and GOT had a petition to remake the ultimate season

There’s no method that episode of the boys was even in the identical league https://t.co/3z0UMHkPOS

— Heavy Spoilers (@heavyspoilers) May 20, 2026

The Boys collection finale was good. Not wonderful, not filled with dangers or surprises, however good.

I’m happy with the place the tales ended and truly stunned a lot wrapped up with out feeling too rushed.

Seasons 4 & 5 acquired carried away with satire however it ended properly sufficient. Loved. pic.twitter.com/GDxIKBTkPU

— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) May 20, 2026

The Boys finale nonetheless clears these two ending disasters pic.twitter.com/dhSBJVJhuj

— Cine Vichaar (@Cine_vichaar) May 20, 2026

So Oh Father simply dies. No form of decision to the arc they developed of him difficult his religion or something

Nope simply dies by screaming right into a ball gag. What a waste pic.twitter.com/lraToEBG5u

— Kaida 🌊 (@khaliltooshort) May 20, 2026

Dogshit Season. In the end a Massively Disappointing and Small Feeling Ending Episode to The Boys.😡They lied out their ass in Advertising. Im PISSED!🤬Indignant Rant Incoming! Our Evaluate quickly!

— Joe Vargas (@AngryJoeShow) May 20, 2026

The Boys, Season 5 Finale assessment.

> Battle scenes might’ve been longer and higher
> Frenchie’s funeral ought to’ve been impactful, they turned it right into a joke
> Terror’s dying was unhappy
> Homelander’s dying was pathetic as anticipated
> Lastly, Deep acquired what he deserved
> MM will increase… pic.twitter.com/x8Ayo11xOP

— ︎ ︎venom (@venom1s) May 20, 2026

> There was no “scorched earth”
> Flight 47 tape reveal wasted
> Shameless Vought Rising advert
> Gen V characters wasted
> Soldier Boy wasted
> Our time was wasted

I’m glad The Boys is over. Abysmal Dogshit pic.twitter.com/sYRIzQD7SW

— Daniel Dami Biu (@damiebi10) May 20, 2026

I truthfully don’t perceive why individuals are complaining about Homelander’s ending within the closing season of The Boys.

Come on, it’s the finale. Butcher and the staff had just one actual likelihood, so clearly they have been going to go all out.

And realistically, Butcher and Ryan are robust… pic.twitter.com/SouabhcAuc

— Kantala fc (@ifOnlyKantala) May 20, 2026

A few of these criticisms I get. There have been undoubtedly loads of side-plots and scenes that went no the place, and loads of characters that acquired short-changed because the prepare hurtled towards its closing station. However when you have been anticipating an epic closing battle from a present predicated on parodying that precise form of storytelling, properly, I’m unsure what to inform you. The problem is perhaps much less with showrunner Eric Kripke’s inventive path than with some folks’s TV viewing comprehension.

I feel ultimately many individuals nonetheless complaining about The Boys merely wouldn’t have been happy with something lower than one other complete season or two. Sadly, the present’s over now as Amazon Prime strikes onto Vought Rising. That spin-off isn’t set to air till someday in 2027. Anybody nonetheless pining for extra sociopathic comic-book tremendous hero satire should return to the unique supply materials within the meantime. Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comedian guide collection ran for 72 points and concludes with a distinct ending than the present.