The Boys Season 5 Is Already Better Than Season 4 After 2 Episodes

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Even after only two episodes, season 5 of The Boys feels noticeably stronger than season 4. While season 4 wasn’t bad by any means, and still a good addition to the Prime Video series, it didn’t quite reach the high bar set by the show’s other seasons.

The Boys has become known for consistently delivering exciting seasons, and its spin-off, Gen V, has also been a hit with critics – currently holding a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. That’s why many fans were disappointed when the fourth season of The Boys seemed to lose momentum halfway through.

After a somewhat disappointing season, it appears The Boys is back to its best. While it’s still early to say how the final season will play out, the first two episodes of season 5 have already recaptured what made the show so popular in the beginning, suggesting it could be one of the strongest seasons of the Prime Video series yet.

The Boys Season 5’s First Two Episodes Prove Its Creators Have Learned From Season 4’s Mistakes

While the ending of The Boys season 4 received a lot of praise for creating exciting possibilities for season 5, the journey to get there wasn’t always smooth. Several storylines felt stuck, and it often felt like the characters were only getting by thanks to convenient coincidences. It was as if the season was deliberately slowing down to build towards a stronger finale or to save key developments for the next season.

Even the show’s satire felt a little too on-the-nose in season 4 instead of being sharp and subtle.

Season 4 of The Boys continued the show’s tradition of shocking and sometimes disgusting humor. Scenes like the one involving a human centipede and the disturbing sequence with Tek Knight and Hughie were particularly graphic. However, these moments often felt unnecessary and like they were added simply to push the limits of what’s considered shocking.

Season 4 suffered from too many unnecessary storylines that didn’t contribute much to the main plot. Thankfully, the first two episodes of The Boys season 5 are much more focused and streamlined. In those two episodes alone, a major character, A-Train, was killed off, and Soldier Boy was almost defeated shortly after being reintroduced.

Homelander is increasingly unpredictable, and Butcher’s team is determined to find a way to stop supes without killing everyone. The beginning of season 5 feels incredibly urgent, but despite the serious plot, it’s also surprisingly funny and bizarre.

The fifth season of The Boys has quickly become a standout, offering clever political commentary that mirrors current events and playfully poking fun at superheroes from Marvel and DC. After a slightly weaker fourth season, this strong start suggests the show is back on track.

The Boys Season 5’s Reviews Suggest It Will Only Get Better

It’s early days, but the first two episodes of The Boys season 5 suggest it could be one of the strongest seasons yet. Critics are overwhelmingly positive, and the season currently has a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Season 5 is receiving exceptional reviews, matching the high praise earned by season 3. Both seasons achieved a 98% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, making season 5 a particularly impressive installment in the series.

It’s common for popular TV shows like Stranger Things and Game of Thrones to lose steam towards the end, after delivering great earlier seasons. So, it’s good to see that The Boys, despite a few issues in its fourth season, is still expected to have a satisfying conclusion.

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2026-04-12 06:38