'The Boys' Season 5: Butcher's story just got wilder, but it's important show writers don't forget who did it
Contains spoilers and speculations for 'The Boys'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Prime Video's 'The Boys' Season 4' wrapped up with a thrilling finale on Thursday, July 18. The season ended on a high note, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next installment.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays Joe Kessler in 'The Boys', hints at the possibility of his character returning for 'The Boys' Season 5.
Kessler, a CIA agent with a troubled past, made his debut in The Boys Season 4 as a complex character determined to stop at nothing to defeat Homelander and the other supes.
However, a shocking plot twist revealed that Kessler was merely a hallucination of Billy Butcher's, with the real Kessler having died years earlier. This twist added a new layer to Butcher's character, showing the devil on his shoulder.
Morgan's comments have fans speculating about Kessler's potential return, whether as a continued hallucination or perhaps in a new role altogether.
The possibilities are endless, and fans are eagerly anticipating how The Boys will conclude its final season.
Will Kessler's legacy live on, or was his story concluded in 'The Boys' Season 4? Only time will tell.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan hopes to return for 'The Boys' Season 5
Jeffrey Dean Morgan shared his thoughts on returning for the final season of The Boys in an interview with Variety.
Although he hasn't had official discussions about his return, he feels it would be challenging to move forward without some resolution for his character.
Morgan expressed his desire to have scenes with the entire cast, especially his former 'Supernatural' co-stars Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy) and Jim Beaver (President-elect Robert Singer).
Morgan praised Ackles' performance as Soldier Boy, calling it one of the greatest characters he's seen on TV. He enjoyed working with Ackles and hopes to share scenes with him in The Boys Season 5.
With the season confirmed to be the final one, Morgan's return would be a fantastic way to conclude the story.
Why should Joe Kessler return for 'The Boys' Season 5?
Joe Kessler's return in The Boys Season 5 with Jeffrey Dean Morgan is essential to provide closure to his character arc and fully reveal the impact he had on Billy Butcher.
It was Kessler's advice that ultimately led Butcher to decide to kill Victoria Neuman. With Kessler’s influence lingering in the background, Butcher’s darker path is poised to continue.
In 'The Boys' Season 5, it's Kessler's push that will move Butcher further down this path, making it impossible for him to redeem himself and honor his promise to his wife, Becca.
Kessler's return would be crucial for properly concluding Butcher's arc. However, since Kessler is a hallucination, incorporating him into scenes with Soldier Boy or even Singer could pose a challenge.
Despite this, Kessler's return is necessary for Butcher's story in the final season of 'The Boys'. His comeback would offer a meaningful conclusion to Butcher's journey and provide necessary closure for the character.
'The Boys' Season 4 trailer
'The Boys' Season 4 is now streaming on Prime Video.