Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 5, episode 5, “One Shots.”
In the world of The Boys, incredibly powerful individuals are common, and Homelander has always been the most intimidating. However, characters like Soldier Boy, Marie Moreau, and even Homelander’s son, Ryan, are beginning to demonstrate abilities that could potentially rival his.
The discovery of V-One in season 5 of The Boys could significantly enhance the powers of some supes, even potentially granting them immortality. This is why the supe virus and the ethical issues surrounding it have been central to the show’s storyline. However, it’s worth noting that Vought International doesn’t base its selection of The Seven solely on strength, and neither does Homelander.
The group has frequently focused more on image, products, and, lately, simply showing loyalty to Homelander. While someone like Firecracker isn’t very powerful, her ability to create propaganda is surprisingly effective. This still makes you wonder what The Deep actually contributes.
He probably remains employed because his unusual skills are surprisingly good for the company, and his constant support of Homelander keeps him in good standing, even though many see him as a laughingstock. However, his powers are far more dangerous than people realize, as demonstrated by the brutal way he dealt with Adam Bourke.
Feeling overshadowed by Black Noir, The Deep attempted to ruin his colleague’s play by orchestrating a shocking and gruesome accident. He sent an eel through a toilet, resulting in the death of the play’s director, Adam Bourke, with minimal effort on his part. While presented as a joke, Bourke’s death was truly horrifying.
No one suspected this member of The Seven was among the most powerful supes in season 5. Although one recent scene doesn’t completely change things, it definitely shows he’s capable of being far more dangerous if he fully unleashed his abilities.
The Deep Could’ve Been Much More Menacing Had He Used His Powers More Often
After being part of The Seven since the very beginning, you might assume we know everything about The Deep’s powers. However, that’s not true at all. Throughout The Boys, he’s rarely used his ability to communicate with animals for anything important – mostly just minor tasks or for his own enjoyment.
Despite having a past romantic relationship with an octopus, this is one of the few times he’s used sea creatures as weapons. It probably stems from his respect for their lives – or at least, a past respect – but using them against his enemies would be incredibly effective.
The Deep’s actions – ruining Black Noir’s hobby and needlessly killing a very profitable person – prove he’s beyond redemption in The Boys. However, he isn’t a particularly frightening villain; even people without superpowers aren’t afraid of him, despite the fact that he could have turned things around for himself.
The Deep appears incredibly powerful – he could easily defeat many opponents with a single blow, and he can even breathe underwater and control sea creatures. However, he’s actually the weakest of the Seven because he’s a coward, riddled with self-doubt, and not very bright.
If The Boys hadn’t focused on making The Deep a joke and instead portrayed him as a truly dangerous villain, he could have been one of the show’s most frightening characters. However, turning him into comic relief, while seemingly a waste of his potential, was actually a brilliant creative decision.
The Boys Is Right To Keep The Deep As A Joke Villain
Even though it would be compelling to see The Deep as a truly menacing villain, he remains one of the best characters in The Boys because of his comedic portrayal. Chace Crawford perfectly embodies the character, playing him as a delightfully arrogant and goofy figure that viewers love to watch.
Antony Starr’s performance as Homelander has been so captivating that it’s been difficult for other actors to make a strong impression, particularly those who appear alongside him. However, Crawford consistently delivers comedic moments as The Deep, whether through his strange behavior or his unwavering confidence in being incorrect.
The writers could have easily killed off The Deep to give the heroes a victory against The Seven, but his unique comedic talent makes him too valuable to the show. While it’s difficult to imagine him making it to the end of The Boys, his humor is the main reason he’s still around.
Even if The Deep is killed off, his death could be ironically funny, making all his scenes memorable. Considering how many strong villains The Boys already has, it wouldn’t be worth losing all of The Deep’s unique and amusing moments just to introduce another intimidating one. That’s why keeping him as a comedic villain is the better choice.
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2026-05-03 17:39