I have mixed feelings about the fifth and final season of The Boys. Season 4 almost made me lose interest, but Season 5 feels a bit better in many ways. Even so, there are still some big problems as the show moves toward its ending.

Before I talk about the problems, I want to mention what is working well. This list does not include everything, but it covers the main issues I have noticed so far. (Spoilers up to Episode 5.)

Even though this season has divided fans—especially in online discussions—I have mostly enjoyed it. I liked every episode overall. Some fans did not enjoy the Fort Harmony episode, but I thought it was interesting. One strange thing was that Homelander did not use his powers to find the Boys, which felt unrealistic.

When the group reaches the abandoned fort, they meet a supe named Quinn. There are strange “hate spores” in the air that make people turn against each other. Frenchie is the only one not affected because of his past drug use, which makes him immune. This episode reminded me of an X-Files story, and I liked how it played out. Yes, there are some odd moments, like MM getting shot and then acting like it is nothing, but the character interactions were fun to watch.

Episode 5 also had a funny storyline with comedians playing themselves, including Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Will Forte, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. It was both funny and very violent, with some shocking deaths.

I enjoyed how this episode focused on different characters like Black Noir, Firecracker, Soldier Boy, and even the dog Terror. Valorie Curry did a great job as Firecracker. She showed the character’s inner conflict between her beliefs, her fears, and her faith. In the end, Firecracker leaves everything behind, betrays people close to her, and still dies. Her story was powerful, even though I did not care much about her before.

So yes, there is a lot to like in Season 5. But with only three episodes left, there are also reasons to worry. Here are the five biggest problems so far.

1. It does not feel like the final season

This is the biggest issue. Season 5 does not feel like the final season of the show. It feels like the story is still setting things up instead of wrapping them up.

In a final season, we expect things to build toward a big ending. But here, there is not much sense of urgency. The Boys are slowly searching for V-One, and it does not feel very important or intense. Homelander and Soldier Boy’s storyline is also unclear and confusing.

It seems like too much time is being spent on setup, and not enough on resolution. Even if the final episodes will bring everything together, the story should already feel like it is reaching a climax—but it does not.

2. The main characters feel too safe

Another big problem is that the main characters do not feel like they are in real danger. This is often called “plot armor,” meaning the characters survive no matter what happens.

A-Train’s death was well done, and Firecracker also had a strong ending. But most of the main group—MM, Frenchie, Kimiko, Hughie, Starlight, and Butcher—are still alive and seem untouchable.

Even when they face danger, they escape easily. For example, escaping the Freedom Camp felt too simple. Many of them do not even have powers, yet they survive every situation without serious harm.

This lowers the tension. In a final season, we should feel worried about the characters. We should think that anyone could die. But right now, it feels like nothing bad will really happen to them.

3. Homelander is less scary

Homelander used to be one of the most frightening villains on TV. In Season 1, he felt dangerous and unpredictable, almost like a horror character.

Now, he is still funny, and he has some good scenes. But he is no longer as scary. People mock him, and he often gets defeated or controlled in strange ways, like being trapped or weakened easily.

His storyline about becoming a god-like figure and creating a kind of church is interesting and feels like strong satire. But his fear factor is mostly gone.

Instead of becoming more dangerous over time, he feels less threatening each season. That takes away from the tension of the story.

4. The story feels both too small and too scattered

This season has a strange problem. It feels too focused on small things, but also not focused enough overall.

We spend a lot of time with the main group, but not much really changes. The characters do not grow much, and their relationships stay mostly the same. For example, Kimiko and Frenchie seem to break up one moment and act fine the next.

Also, the show used to focus strongly on Hughie and Butcher, but now they feel less important. The story is spread across too many characters, so no one gets enough attention.

At the same time, we do not see much of the bigger world. We get small glimpses of things like Freedom Camps, but we do not fully understand what is happening across the country.

The story needs better balance. It should focus more deeply on key characters while also showing the bigger picture.

5. There is little tension or buildup

Finally, the season lacks suspense. There is not much fear, excitement, or sense that things are getting worse.

Because the main characters feel safe and Homelander feels weaker, the story does not feel intense. Even when a character like Sister Sage talks about destroying the world, it does not feel believable.

We already assume the heroes will win, so there is little mystery or excitement. The plot moves slowly without building tension.

For a final season, the pacing feels too relaxed. It should feel urgent and dramatic, but instead it feels calm and sometimes even dull.

This connects back to the first problem—it just does not feel like the end of a major story.

Bonus: Where are the Gen V characters?

It is also strange that the show Gen V was canceled. That series had strong storytelling, clear goals, and better focus in many ways.

Even more disappointing is that none of its characters appear in Season 5 of The Boys. These characters could have added energy and helped the story.

Starlight knows these young supes exist, so it is unclear why they are not working together. It feels like a missed opportunity.

Hopefully, some of these characters appear in the final episodes.

Final thoughts

Overall, Season 5 is not bad. I have enjoyed most episodes, and there are still great moments, strong performances, and interesting ideas.

But as a final season, it feels a bit weak. It lacks urgency, tension, and a clear sense of ending. There is still time for the last episodes to fix this and deliver a strong conclusion.

For now, it feels like a decent season—but not yet a great final chapter.

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