The Boys’ Biggest Homelander Promise Was a Lie

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As a longtime fan of The Boys, I can say Season 5 finally brought Homelander‘s story to a close – and Antony Starr delivered a truly unhinged performance right up to the end. Seriously, be warned, spoilers ahead for Episodes 1-8! After he took over the government at the end of Season 4, things went from bad to unbelievably worse. Homelander started exerting terrifying control over regular people, and then… he declared himself a god. He really pushed this idea on everyone, doing whatever it took to make his followers believe it. It felt like a huge moment for the show, but honestly, it seems like a major promise about his power was ultimately a lie.

Even though Homelander was becoming more erratic, the show’s finale didn’t escalate his villainy as much as some viewers anticipated. He gains immunity to the supe virus with V1 in Episode 6 and appears to become even more powerful. However, the consequences of this aren’t as impactful as expected. He hardly has time to use his new abilities before Kimiko removes his powers. While Homelander’s defeat is very satisfying, the fact that it happens so quickly leaves a promise made about Season 5 unfulfilled.

Antony Starr Teased The Worst Thing Homelander Has Done in The Boys Season 5

After Homelander seized power at the end of Season 4, viewers expected even more shocking events in the final season of The Boys. Antony Starr, the actor who plays Homelander, hinted on The Kelly Clarkson Show that the character’s most terrible act was still to come. This was a bold claim, considering Homelander had already committed atrocities like shooting down a plane and publicly murdering a protestor. However, after the Season 5 finale, it’s unclear what Starr meant. While the season was filled with horrific moments, no single act clearly stood out as Homelander’s worst.

A recent poster for the final season of The Boys showed Homelander looking down on a burned landscape, leading many to believe he would cause widespread destruction – perhaps even wiping out a city or country. While that dramatic event doesn’t happen, it raises questions about comments made by actor Antony Starr. Although Homelander remains frightening in Season 5, the latest episodes don’t contain any truly surprising actions from the character.

The Boys Season 5 Doesn’t Feature Anything Too Out of Character for the Supe

Throughout Season 5 of The Boys, Homelander continues to act terribly, but his actions don’t feel particularly surprising given who he is. While proclaiming himself to be God and trying to punish those who don’t believe feels extreme, he doesn’t carry out the punishment himself, and the attempt ultimately fails. Considering Homelander’s immense ego, it’s not unbelievable that he’d try to become a god-like figure. He’s easily self-deceived and lacks anyone who can realistically oppose him now.

Homelander’s actions in the show – attempting to achieve godlike status, physically attacking Ryan, and killing figures like President Calhoun, A-Train, and Firecracker – are all terrible, but consistent with his established character. The season 2 finale hinted at his potential to harm Ryan, making that outcome predictable. It’s almost surprising President Calhoun survived as long as he did in season 5, and Homelander has already demonstrated a willingness to kill his fellow members of The Seven, so those deaths don’t feel like a significant change or escalation, especially compared to the impact of Starr’s statements.

Which of Homelander’s Actions Antony Starr Might’ve Been Alluding To

As a huge fan of The Boys, I’ve been really struck by how consistently in-character Homelander remains, even as he clearly starts to unravel in Season 5. It makes you wonder what Antony Starr meant when he hinted at something being difficult. I think it’s likely he was talking about Homelander’s relationship with Ryan – you notice he almost holds back with his son, and with Soldier Boy too, which is creepy considering it’s based on some messed-up version of affection. Honestly, that scene where he nearly kills Ryan in Episode 3 was tough to watch, and I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for Starr to film.

Starr might be hinting at Homelander’s desire to be worshipped as a god, which, while not his most harmful act, is certainly his most extreme. It’s a strong sign of just how mentally unstable he is. The series finale of The Boys also features a disturbing televised speech where Homelander completely loses control, threatening anyone who doesn’t obey him. He doesn’t actually carry out the threats, but it’s a major turning point for his character. Honestly, he probably would have followed through if Butcher hadn’t stopped him.

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2026-05-25 05:10