"Homelander was always Trump, but he has become much more Trump as the show went on. This fifth and final season was written before the 2024 presidential election, but the uncomfortably familiar imagery of 'freedom camps' should come as no real surprise."
"Jack Quaid has likened this show to 'South Park with capes,' and that's an increasingly accurate descriptor. Personally, South Park with capes isn't my favorite mode for this show."
"'Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite' is actually pretty propulsive overall, and leaves me looking forward to seeing how this all wraps up. It also ends with a very big, very real character death, which does a lot to up the stakes and earn my goodwill."
The final season of The Boys emphasizes themes of celebrity and authoritarianism, paralleling current societal issues. Homelander's character increasingly mirrors Donald Trump, with unsettling imagery and dialogue reflecting contemporary political discourse. The season's premiere, while humorous, also aims to set a serious tone following a dark previous season. The episode features significant character developments, including a major character death that raises stakes and reestablishes the Boys' dynamics as they reunite to confront new challenges.
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