‘The Boys’ Reaches a Pivotal Plot Moment, Laying the Groundwork for Its Upcoming Spinoff

(SeaPRwire) –   It may be hard to believe, but the main The Boys series is nearly finished. With just two episodes remaining, Amazon is preparing to debut the finale in theaters a few hours early. However, the conclusion of The Boys does not signal the end of its universe; several spinoffs are in the works, and showrunner Eric Kripke has stated he is actively developing more ideas.

The most recent episode places the next spinoff in the spotlight, depicting the conclusion for characters whose origins will be explored decades earlier later this year. It is a pivotal plot development that also serves as an overt setup for the franchise’s future.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Boys Season 5 Episode 6!

The Boys Season 5 Episode 6, “Though the Heavens Fall,” continues the hunt for V1, the original Compound V formula that confers virtual immortality, explaining Soldier Boy’s youthful appearance past age one hundred. The team learns their best lead is finding Bombsight, leading them to a Vought retirement community for elderly Supes. Although Bombsight received V1, his longtime partner Golden Geisha did not, so he has preserved a sample to unite them eternally.

This plan hits a snag when Golden Geisha rejects eternal life—a sentiment Kimiko shares, creating a problem since their mission hinges on Kimiko using V1 to survive the Supe virus. The situation culminates in a face-off between Soldier Boy and Bombsight, both V1 recipients, who debate the pros and cons of immortality. Soldier Boy then proposes a deal: if Bombsight surrenders his V1 sample, Soldier Boy will use his radioactive blast to eliminate Bombsight’s immortality, letting him age alongside his love.

Once Soldier Boy possesses the V1, a larger dilemma emerges: who should receive it? The answer, regrettably, involves an absent character: Clara Vought, who has had romantic connections with both Soldier Boy and Homelander. (A popular fan theory suggests Clara is Homelander’s biological mother. The situation is complex.) Homelander is aware of Soldier Boy’s hatred for him, but Episode 5 revealed an underlying, peculiar father-son connection persists. Once more, Soldier Boy’s emotions override his judgment, and he hands the V1 to Homelander, believing it is what Clara would have desired.

While this is an episode of The Boys, the three central figures in this critical storyline—Bombsight, Soldier Boy, and Clara Vought—are all leads in the upcoming prequel spinoff, Vought Rising, slated to premiere after the main series ends. This monumental decision barely involves the core The Boys cast, but perhaps such expansion is necessary for the franchise’s evolution.

The Boys Season 5 is now streaming on Prime Video.