The Boys Season 5 Finale: Eric Kripke Defends Divisive Homelander & Trump Parallels

After a fandom-dividing fifth and final season, ‘The Boys’ creator Eric Kripke is still defending the show’s Trump-Homelander parallels. Speaking at the Season 5 finale premiere in Los Angeles, Kripke said he hopes younger audiences look at the “ridiculous” and “silly” nature of modern politics through Homelander’s rise in the series, specifically pointing to the show’s imagery of towering golden statues and political worship surrounding the Supe. Season 5 drew backlash from sections of the fandom over its slow pacing, increasingly direct political commentary, and repeated parallels between Homelander and US President Donald Trump. ‘The Boys’ officially aired its series finale today, ending its five-season run after seven years.