With just a number of hours left for the last episode of the fifth and final season of the widely acclaimed satirical superhero series, The Boys, fans internationally have to be brainstorming about what’s going to occur within the highly anticipated finale. All speculations might be laid to rest about whether Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) will finally kill Homelander (Antony Starr), which characters will survive, which of them will die, and plenty of more.
While these mysteries are expected to be resolved in The Boys Season 5 finale, there are some burning questions on a number of unresolved plot points and character arcs that the finale needs to reply in a clear-cut way. Let’s take a have a look at five big questions that we hope the last episode will throw some light on.
(Major Spoilers Ahead for The Boys Season 5)
Is Marie Powerful Enough To Take On Homelander?
The Boys spin-off Gen V’s lead character, Marie Moreau (played by Jaz Sinclair), is shown as one among the strongest supes in The Boys universe. In Gen V Season 2, Marie further hones her unique ability to regulate blood. However the query is, is her superpower strong enough to tackle Homelander and maybe even kill him? If she teams up with Billy Butcher and Kimiko in The Boys Season 5 finale, there’s a very good probability they might overpower Homelander. It’s one query that we could finally get a solution to.
after this episode is the right time to herald Marie Moreau, because if I remember accurately, in Gen V they said she could feel the compound v in people’s blood, so she will be able to definitely remove it, she’s the one probability they’ve against homelander atp, what do y’all think?? pic.twitter.com/boqvEsT7WU
— ⍺l¡en.exe🎀 (@Ali3nAlias) May 7, 2026
Whose Side Is Ryan On: Billy Butcher Or Homelander?
Given his complex situation, Homelander’s superpowered son, Ryan (Cameron Crovetti), was often confused about whose side he must be on: his corrupt, powerful biological father or Billy Butcher? Earlier in The Boys Season 5, he tried to confront his father and asked whether he had assaulted his mother a few years ago. But he got badly beaten by Homelander was rescued by Butcher, and later ran away. It’s still a mystery whether Ryan will appear within the finale, and if he does, then whose side will he select?
After thoroughly calculating Ryans screen time in #TheBoys Season 5
Ryan has had a complete of 13 minutes up to now in Season 5. pic.twitter.com/VWLyXFfZmf
— The Boys Out of Context Clips (@TheBoysOOCC) May 9, 2026
Hughie & Starlight’s Future
With all that’s happened from Season 1 to Season 5 up to now, the romantic relationship between Hughie and Starlight has stayed strong. But with Homelander still alive and humanity’s future uncertain, it should be interesting to see whether the couple finally ends up living together peacefully and possibly getting married.
Hughie: So, should you’re ever within the mood for an additional
Starlight:
Hughie: *don’t say Almond Joy don’t say Almond Joy don’t say Almond Joy*
Hughie: Almond Joy pic.twitter.com/cVPC3LDSL3— THE BOYS (@TheBoysTV) September 16, 2020
Soldier Boy’s Fate
Soldier Boy is one of the crucial intriguing and sophisticated characters in The Boys universe, arguably much more layered than Homelander. Within the penultimate episode, he was returned to cryogenic suspension because he wanted to depart the place. Will Soldier Boy be rescued by someone like Sage to fight against Homelander? Or will he even make an appearance within the finale?
Soldier Boy has now been locked within the Cryro Freeze 4 times. #TheBoys pic.twitter.com/B0Cg8YtZPC
— The Boys Out of Context Clips (@TheBoysOOCC) May 13, 2026
What Happens If Homelander Is Taken Down?
If The Boys in some way manage to overpower Homelander and end his rule, the query is, in Homelander’s absence, who will rule the nation and the world? Will regular people, the nice supes, or Vought take control, or will one other powerful and corrupt superhero replace him? The broader idea is, was Homelander the last word villain, and will his potential defeat ultimately make things worse for the common man?
Episode 7 on yer tubes now pic.twitter.com/B0lKtXS5WL
— THE BOYS (@TheBoysTV) May 13, 2026
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