The Boys Star Addresses Original Supe’s Major Betrayal In Shocking Season 5 Death Scene

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Be warned, major spoilers follow for The Boys season 5, episode 6! The Seven have just lost one of their key members.

Nathan Mitchell, who plays a main character in The Boys, has discussed the shocking death of his character, Black Noir, in season 5, episode 6, and the intense confrontation leading up to it. In the episode, Black Noir intensifies his conflict with The Deep by deliberately damaging an oil pipeline he had previously claimed was secure. This act causes the deaths of billions of marine animals, which Black Noir boasts about to The Deep. The situation escalates, and The Deep ultimately strangles Black Noir, takes his knife, and fatally stabs him in their recording studio.

In a recent interview with Liam Crowley from ScreenRant, actor Nathan Mitchell, who plays Black Noir, discussed his character’s death in season 5, episode 6 of The Boys. Mitchell explained that series creator Eric Kripke had informed him of Black Noir’s fate, feeling it was a fitting end given the character’s arc. This is particularly evident in Black Noir’s fractured relationship with The Deep and his attempts to improve his standing. Mitchell also noted that The Deep was heavily influenced by Homelander, constantly seeking his approval.

Liam Crowley is discussing the end of the character Black Noir, specifically referencing his role in the oil spill and his desire for revenge. He’s wondering why Black Noir’s relationship with The Deep became so hostile, ultimately leading to a violent and fatal conflict, before even getting into the details of Black Noir’s death.

The main driver of the conflict is Homelander, who fosters a competitive, approval-seeking dynamic within The Seven, almost like a dysfunctional family. Combine that with Deep’s insecurity and desperate need for Homelander’s acceptance, and you get a really unhealthy situation. Noir and Deep have a genuine, brotherly connection – they’re close friends and comrades, as we see in season four. But the constant threat of danger and the desire to please Homelander push Deep to act in certain ways. When Noir feels betrayed, it becomes a childish back-and-forth, like siblings fighting over a toy, escalating quickly. It’s a feud fueled by retaliation, and unfortunately, with The Seven, these conflicts have deadly consequences.

Liam Crowley asked how I felt about the deaths happening this season, particularly how quickly some of them occur. He pointed out that Valerie’s death was a shock because it was so sudden, and my character’s death felt similar – a quick turn from a struggle to a fatal knife attack. He was interested in hearing my thoughts on how the season handled these swift and unexpected deaths, specifically referring to what felt like a final, impactful moment for my character.

Eric called Nathan Mitchell and told him it was time to leave.

Liam Crowley: He called you before you got the script?

Justin’s storyline, or ‘New Noir,’ really centers on the idea of brotherhood. It also explores how he seeks guidance from flawed mentors – The Deep pushes him towards violence, and Adam Bourke encourages revenge, which is also destructive. Ultimately, brotherhood is a key theme of this particular Noir storyline. Looking at the Noirs overall, you see a pattern of characters striving for success, only to be held back or betrayed by those around them, leading them to seek revenge and ultimately causing their own downfall. The suit itself symbolizes this cyclical pattern of being trapped by these dynamics.

I was really fascinated by what Mitchell said about Noir. Apparently, Noir wasn’t worried about bragging to the Deep – he didn’t think it would be his downfall. Mitchell admitted Noir could have kept things quieter about getting revenge for Adam Bourke, but he actually wanted the Deep to know it was him. It’s crazy to think Noir never imagined the Deep would be so bold as to kill him, especially not in their own studio! He just didn’t seem to consider that possibility at all.

Liam Crowley wonders if Black Noir would have kept quiet about his potential death. More importantly, if Black Noir had known The Deep would overreact so badly, would he have still revealed the information about the oil spill, or even caused the spill in the first place?

Nathan Mitchell believes Black Noir wouldn’t willingly sacrifice himself. He thinks Black Noir would have found a more strategic or sneaky way to get revenge, rather than facing death. Mitchell feels Black Noir’s actions were impulsive and that he didn’t anticipate the outcome, suggesting it was simply a misguided attempt at retaliation.

So, from your understanding, Noir didn’t believe the Deep could respond in such a powerful way?

Nathan Mitchell believes the character wasn’t necessarily opposed to killing, but rather surprised to find himself having to do it. He suggests the character understood killing was part of the job, but didn’t expect it would happen to him. Mitchell draws a parallel to life experiences, explaining how we often observe certain behaviors in others, assuming they won’t be directed at us – until they are. It’s a matter of believing ‘it won’t happen to me’ until it does.

The actor described filming the scene, noting it only involved him and Chace Crawford, who plays the Deep. He also confirmed that his character, Noir, will not return – even though he’s played two versions of him so far – as his death by the Deep is permanent. He stressed this death is final and will have significant consequences in the show’s remaining two episodes.

Liam Crowley asked if anyone besides the actor and Chase was on set during the filming of the final scene, given that ‘The Boys’ usually features a large cast.

That scene felt strangely prescient, and it wasn’t intentional. While we were filming, someone showed me – or one of the crew – an article about a massive oil spill. It happened on the very same day! It was a bizarre coincidence, because the chances of that happening while we were filming a scene about something similar felt incredibly low. It felt like we were somehow connected to something bigger than ourselves and unknowingly writing about events that would actually come true.

Liam Crowley directly asked Noir if they were finished playing the second version of the game and if development on it was completely finished.

Unless they find a way to bring people back with Compound V, I definitely think Noir is gone for good. In the world of ‘The Boys,’ death is usually permanent, and that’s what makes the story so impactful – when someone dies, they stay dead. This feels like Noir’s final appearance.

The Deep’s decision to kill Black Noir was impulsive, but stemmed from his constant desire for dominance. Their rivalry started when The Deep knocked Noir unconscious and falsely claimed credit for bringing Stan Edgar to Homelander. As tensions rose, they began fighting openly, culminating in Noir’s death. This event will likely have significant consequences in the remaining episodes, particularly because Homelander now possesses V-One, potentially changing their relationship dramatically.

Black Noir’s choice to embrace a more ruthless image, as expected by Vought, ultimately led to his death. He began as an enthusiastic team member, but a fractured friendship with the Deep and their ongoing conflict proved fatal. However, with only two episodes remaining in the season, his impact will likely continue to be felt, especially as the remaining members of the Seven adjust to Homelander’s increased power.

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2026-05-06 19:53