The Boys has a few spinoffs in development as it heads into the final season.
The college-set series The Boys season 5.
The Boys: Mexico Creates A Major Problem For Season 5's Stakes
It Probably Means Butcher's Supe Genocide Plan Won't Work Out
Unless the producers have yet to reveal that The Boys’ Mexico-set spinoff will take place before or during the events of the main series, its existence creates a timeline issue for The Boys season 5. Season 5 is being set up as the epic conclusion to the main show, and the season 4 finale has set up the biggest conflict yet. Billy Butcher is planning to release a virus that will kill all supes, and the rest of the Boys — the only ones who could stop him — have been captured by Vought.
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But as long as there’s another series on the way, which will undoubtedly introduce new supe characters, then it’s safe to assume that Butcher’s supe genocide plan doesn’t work out. Homelander can win and have this spinoff show be the aftermath — with humans on the run and supes having absolute power — but it’s unlikely that Butcher’s genocide could be followed with anything. Assuming The Boys: Mexico comes out after the main show's season 5, it risks lowering the stakes of The Boys season 5.
The Boys Season 4 Had A Similar Issue Because Of Season 5's Early Renewal
The Season 5 Renewal Meant Season 4's Conflicts Wouldn't Get Resolved
The Boys season 4 faced a similar problem when the show was renewed for season 5 early in its run. Knowing that season 5 would come afterward meant that the longstanding rivalry between Butcher and Homelander definitely wouldn’t be resolved within season 4. By continuing to prematurely announce new seasons and spinoffs, The Boys became too predictable. This is why the show ending with season 5 is great news, as it allows the story to finally have a proper conclusion, even though the universe will continue to expand.
The Boys
- Release Date
- July 25, 2019
- Showrunner
- Eric Kripke
- Directors
- Jack Quaid, Eric Kripke
Cast
Billy Butcher
Hugh Hughie Campbell
WHERE TO WATCH
The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
- Streaming Service(s)
- Amazon Prime Video
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