(SeaPRwire) – As The Worm states in The Boys Season 5 Episode 1, finales are terrible. “When I wrote the series finale of Triple C, that’s Crimson Countess Capers, it was impossible to, like, tick every box and tie up every little storyline,” he remarked, clearly mirroring the sentiments of the show’s writers. “I mean, just try making everybody happy. You can’t do it.”
However, this is not just any finale; it is the fifth and concluding season of The Boys. To maintain the reputation built over the previous four seasons, the show must be utterly ruthless. Fortunately, Season 5 Episode 1 recognizes this necessity and establishes the tone for the remainder of the final season through a devastating loss.
Warning! Spoilers for The Boys Season 5 Episode 1, “Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite,” follow!
At the start of The Boys Season 5, more than a year has passed since the events of Season 4. Hughie, Frenchie, and MM are imprisoned in a “Freedom Camp,” while nearly everyone else—including Kimiko, Starlight, and A-Train—is in hiding, fully aware that discovery by Homelander would result in fatal consequences.
However, after Starlight reveals Homelander’s actions regarding Flight 37, everyone is forced out of hiding. The heroes in the camps are destined for doom unless they can be rescued within the next few days. The Worm’s burrowing abilities allow the team to enter the camp, but escape presents a greater challenge. While Starlight could fly people out individually, there is a far more practical solution: A-Train, the world’s fastest man, could simply run everyone to safety.
Although he initially refuses to assist, in true The Boys style, he appears at the last minute to help. This action, however, draws Homelander’s attention. During the escape attempt, A-Train swerves to avoid an innocent woman in his path, a move that recalls the series premiere where he accidentally killed Hughie’s girlfriend. This diversion slows him down, allowing Homelander to close the gap.
In a tragic scene, A-Train resigns himself to his defeat. “What was I so afraid of? You are f*cking nothing,” he tells Homelander while pinned against a tree. “You’re just an empty f*cking suit. Take away these powers and what are you, huh? A pathetic, weak, sniveling f*cking loser.” Without hesitation, Homelander breaks his neck, killing him instantly.
While this moment is shocking, looking at it objectively, the episode could not have ended differently. It is evident that no character is safe in this final batch of episodes, yet the series needed to prove this emphatically. This implies that the show must begin eliminating major characters who have been present since the start—even if they are not leads or “good guys.” A-Train fits this description perfectly.
His death may feel like a heavy blow, but that is precisely the objective. In The Boys Season 5, no one is safe, and even original characters can be written off without hesitation. The pressing question now is: if a character of this stature is killed in the premiere, who will ultimately survive the finale?
The Boys Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2 are currently streaming on Prime Video.
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