After four spectacular seasons,The Boysis setting the table for their final outing in season 5.
But,The Boysseason 5 is shaping up to be something entirely different.
Especially since its central figure, Butcher, is on a very different path than Tony in the MCU.
Both men are arrogant, but also the best at what they do.
However, this is potentially where their stories split.
Which means that more than just the corrupt heroes are at risk in season 5.
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Butcher has gotten hold of a virus which could potentially spread through the entire supe population.
The show is dark, gritty, full of bloodshed and constantly trying to push boundaries.
If the ending does anything that fails to reflect this properly, it could feel like something else entirely.
The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
