Amazon wanted The Boys to run longer than five seasons, so Eric Kripke wrapped up season 4 in a way where he could "end it on our terms" Eric Kripke, the show’s creator, revealed during an interview with SFX Magazine that he repeatedly assured Amazon the series would conclude after five seasons. Despite the streaming giant’s initial push to extend the show, Kripke insisted on a definitive ending, framing the conclusion as a necessary step after the events of season 4. “I kept saying to Amazon, ‘This is going to be five,’” Kripke said. “They let me finish season four, and it ends with the world exploding, right? There’s really nowhere else to go except the finale.” Kripke explained that the decision to end the series after five seasons was driven by the narrative’s trajectory. “You cannot go back to the status quo after Homelander takes over the United States,” he noted. The season 4 finale saw President United States framed for the murder of a key character, leading to martial law and Homelander’s rise to power as a de facto ruler. This shift placed Vought America’s superpowered agents in positions of authority, effectively making them the enforcers of a corrupt regime. The season’s conclusion also saw several members of The Boys captured, though Annie/Starlight managed to escape. The post-credits scene added an unexpected twist, revealing that Jensen Ackles’ character, Soldier Boy, was still alive. His body had been kept in cryogenic storage, leaving fans to speculate on his potential return. Starlight actor Erin Moriarty shared her thoughts on how audiences might react to the finale. “I think it’s going to be mixed,” she told Collider. “You think with The Boys it would just be like, ‘Holy fuck,’ but I think it’s going to be emotional.#amazon #the_boys #jensen_ackles #eric_kripke #sfx_magazine
