The end of a television series is always a moment that combines imminent nostalgia with the highest expectations for a noteworthy conclusion, and in the case of "The Boys," it's no different. The Prime Video original show created by Eric Kripke—which since 2019 has shown a different, crueler side of the superhero world, with a grotesque satire that often reflects our reality—is now nearing its final stages, with filming for the fifth season wrapping last July and expected to debut next year.

Among the creator's promises for the new episodes is a deeper exploration of the complex father-son relationship between Homelander and Toy Soldier, introduced in the third season. As Kripke anticipated, the final episodes will highlight the more controversial and paradoxical side of Homelander, who, behind his ferocity and inhuman violence, actually hides a desperate desire to be loved. From this premise, the emotional tension between the two characters will serve as the driving force behind the events yet to be uncovered.

To mark the end of filming, Kripke shared a touching Instagram post earlier this month, celebrating an unforgettable moment in his career and thanking the fortune of being part of such a large-scale project: “This is the last time I’ll be on this set. It will be dismantled soon. It’s bittersweet, but my main feeling is gratitude. We have the best cast, the best crew, the most fun story to write, and something that’s impossible to predict: the right timing. You wait your whole career to get maybe two of those things, if you’re lucky. We got them all. To The Boys family: thank you, I love you all. To the fans: thank you for watching, I can’t wait for you to see the grand finale. That’s all.”

Along the same lines, Karl Urban—the charismatic interpreter of Billy Butcher—couldn't help but celebrate the occasion, in his trademark style, with a message on social media: "It was a life-changing ride... this last season is f...king biblical."

Of course, a comment from Antony Starr—known as the aforementioned Homelander—shared online last week was also essential. With all the emotion and gratitude of someone who brought to life a character beloved by millions of fans, he wrote: “I've been waiting a while for things to settle down to try to deal with the end of this show. (For me) it's hard to put into words what an incredible experience it's been. So much life and growth has happened. How amazing this team is. This is truly the highlight of my career. When we started, I had no idea what was coming.”

Recalling the long eight-year run that began after accepting the role and hasn't seen a moment's pause since—not even in the face of the Covid pandemic and the 2023 actor and writer strikes—Starr emphasized how, despite the many obstacles encountered along the way, the series has managed to remain alive and imprinted in the collective imagination: "There's nothing quite like it. It exists in a dimension of its own."

Invariably, there follow nods of gratitude to all the staff, defined as “insanely talented”, and to all those who - within the ranks of Amazon and Sony - made the project possible: “All the other people who contributed in some way, large or small, to this wonderful, complex, twisted and delightful show”.

A special tribute was also given to the fortune of having played a complex and multifaceted villain like the Homelander, which allowed him to push his limits and expand his expressive potential. Addressing Kripke, he said: “We created a monster. And I will miss him, and I will miss you.” Finally, he paid special tribute to the fans, concluding: “Without you, we couldn't do all this. And our fans are second to none. I adore you to pieces... and I have the deepest respect for your taste.”

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