'The Boys' Season 5: 7 characters who will play a major role, for better or worse
Contains spoilers and speculations for 'The Boys' Season 4 and 5
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Boys' Season 4 has come to a thrilling end, setting the stage for a nail-biting conclusion next year. Over 8 action-packed episodes, The Boys have raced against time to stop Homelander and his Superhero gang from infiltrating the White House.
The season culminates in a heart-stopping showdown with Vice President-elect Victoria Neuman. But by the end of it all, The Boys and their allies are in for a shock. They must now confront a spiraling Homelander and his loyal followers in the Seven.
As fans eagerly await the fifth and final season of 'The Boys', several burning questions remain unanswered. One among them is, who will be the key players in 'The Boys' Season 5?
We have come up with 7 characters who we think might play a crucial role in 'The Boys' Season 5.
1) Ryan
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Billy Butcher risks everything to rescue Ryan from his father, Homelander's, toxic influence. Meanwhile, Homelander grooms Ryan to join the Seven and follow in his footsteps.
The Season keeps viewers on edge, wondering which path Ryan will choose - until the devastating final episode reveals his tragic fate.
Ryan's true parentage is revealed: he's the son of Billy Butcher's late wife, Becca. In a heart-wrenching twist, Butcher and Grace tell Ryan the harsh truth about his father, Homelander. But Grace pushes Ryan too far, triggering a violent outburst that ends in her tragic death.
By the Season's end, Ryan's fate is left uncertain, leaving fans wondering if it's too late to save him from the darkness that's consumed him.
Ryan's set to play a key role in 'The Boys' Season 5, embracing his dark legacy and potentially becoming an even more menacing force than his father, Homelander.
2) A-Train
In 'The Boys' Season 4, A-Train, (Jessie T. Usher), undergoes a significant transformation. He finally confronts the atrocities he committed as a member of the Seven and switches sides, agreeing to spy on Homelander and the Supes for the Boys.
However, his newfound redemption is short-lived, as he's soon discovered as the mole within Vought.
A-Train goes into hiding to avoid Homelander's wrath, leaving fans wondering about his fate. His disappearance coincides with the season finale's climactic events, which set the stage for a dire future.
As the world teeters on the brink of chaos, the Boys will likely need A-Train's help again. Will he re-emerge to join the fight against the Supes, or will his redemption arc take a different turn? We'll have to wait for Season 5 to premiere for that.
3) Ashley
In the Season Finale of 'The Boys', Homelander and the Seven brutally purge Vought of anyone who could expose their wrongdoing. However, one target, Ashley Barrett, manages to evade their grasp.
Played by Colby Minifie, Ashley, the former CEO of Vought, injects herself with Compound V and disappears.
As the dust settles, Ashley remains at large, fleeing from Homelander's forces. But there's a twist - she's now likely to possess superpowers, courtesy of Compound V.
The transformation hints at a dramatic shift in Ashley's character, and 'The Boys' Season 5 will likely explore the consequences of her bold move.
4) Sister Sage
In a stunning turn of events, Victoria Neuman's murder sets the stage for Sister Sage's triumphant return to Vought Tower. Having exited in disgrace earlier, Sage reveals that every twist, including Neuman's death, was part of her master plan all along.
With a calculating gaze, she instructs Homelander to prepare for 'Phase 2' of her scheme.
As the story unfolds, Homelander and the new president begin deputizing Vought's superheroes, offering a glimpse into Sage's next moves.
However, it's clear that her plan extends far beyond this, threatening to unleash even more chaos and destruction upon the world.
We will have to wait until the release of 'The Boys' Season 5 to see how it all pans out.
5) Solider Boy
In the post-credits scene of 'The Boys' Season Finale, Homelander is taken to a secret facility where he makes a stunning discovery, Soldier Boy, his biological father and a legendary Supe, is alive.
Contrary to expectations, Homelander's reaction is not anger but emotion, hinting at a possible reconciliation when Soldier Boy awakens.
This twist sets the stage for a potentially game-changing alliance in the final season. If Homelander and Soldier Boy join forces, they'll become an unstoppable force, posing a formidable threat to the Boys in their ultimate showdown against Vought and the corrupt Supes.
Jensen Ackles, known for his iconic role as Dean Winchester in 'Supernatural', brings Soldier Boy to life, adding depth to the complex and tumultuous relationship between Homelander and his father.
It is confirmed that he will return for 'The Boys' Season 5 because of the tease in Season 4. Although we don't know how long of screen time he will have.
6) Homelander
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Homelander's downward spiral continues as he confronts his traumatic past and embraces his true nature, leaving those around him horrified. Played by Antony Starr Homelander's transformation is a chilling sight to behold.
As the series builds towards its final season, fans can expect Homelander's unraveling to reach a boiling point. With his grip on power tightening, the stage is set for him to finally lose control and unleash his full fury on the world.
This explosive moment has been foreshadowed since the beginning of 'The Boys', and it seems the time has finally come for Homelander to snap, unleashing a whirlpool of chaos and destruction.
7) Billy Butcher
In 'The Boys' Season 4, Butcher's grip on reality begins to slip, and he starts hallucinating his old friend Joe Kessler, who goads him into embracing his darker instincts. Played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Joe's presence sparks a dangerous transformation in Butcher.
As the season finale unfolds, Butcher succumbs to Joe's provocative counsel, brutally eliminating Victoria Neuman and surrendering to the Compound V coursing through his veins.
Now more powerful than ever, Butcher appears poised to take on Homelander himself. However, this newfound strength comes at a steep cost, as Butcher's actions blur the lines between heroism and villainy.
By the end of 'The Boys', the complex and troubled Butcher may ultimately reveal himself to be more of a menace than a savior.
'The Boys' Season 4 trailer
'The Boys' Season 4 is now streaming on Prime Video