Prime Video has made a significant announcement ahead of the Season 4 premiere of “The Boys”: the show has been renewed for a fifth and final season. Showrunner Eric Kripke shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), confirming the long-rumored conclusion to the popular series.
Kripke’s announcement came with a sense of finality, declaring, “Season 5 will be the Final Season!” He revealed that the decision to end the show had been part of his plan from the beginning, awaiting approval from the fictional corporation Vought. With the promise of a “gory, epic, moist climax,” Kripke hinted at the intense finale that awaits fans.
#TheBoys Season 4 Premiere Week is a good time to announce: Season 5 will be the Final Season! Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax. Watch Season 4 in 2 DAYS, cause the end has begun! pic.twitter.com/3p7Wt4jGA6
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) June 11, 2024
Since its inception in 2019, “The Boys” has been praised for its dark and gritty portrayal of a world ruled by the corrupt superhero conglomerate Vought. The series follows the conflict between the superpowered individuals, known as supes, and the vigilante group known as “The Boys.”
Featuring a stellar ensemble cast, including Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti, the show has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.
Executive produced by Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, and others, “The Boys” has consistently pushed the boundaries of the superhero genre with its subversive storytelling.
Speculation about the show’s future had been circulating, particularly after Amazon renewed it for a fifth season just before the Season 4 press tour began. While Kripke had previously hinted at a five-season arc for the series, the confirmation of Season 5 as the final installment provides clarity for fans interested in the conclusion of the saga.
While excitement builds for the final season, check out the trailer for the upcoming fourth season, premiering on Prime Video, June 13.