The Boys has officially ended its run with the series finale airing on May 20, but the buzz around the show’s final season is far from over. In the days leading up to the finale, fans loudly expressed their dissatisfaction with what they saw as filler episodes, sparking reactions from both the cast and creators.
Actor Antony Starr, who plays the show’s villainous Homelander, was among those to join the online discourse, responding directly to a fan’s Instagram comment that quickly spread across the internet.
What Antony Starr said in response to fan criticism
Star’s response came after an Instagram user commented on one of his posts in writing “You have a lot to finish next week.” The actor simply replied: “Life is messy. Nothing ends up tidy,” A comment that went viral among fans as they discussed what to expect from the finale.
He wasn’t the only cast member to acknowledge the criticism. Laz Alonso, who plays Mother’s Milk on the show, recently shared a video on Instagram referencing a “soldier boy problem,” He nodded to one of the many unresolved threads that fans were eager to see.
What did Eric Kripke, director of The Boys series, say?
Co-creator and showrunner Eric Kripke also addressed the fan backlash directly. In an interview with TV Guide, Kripke responded to criticism of the filler episode.
“None of the things that happen in the last few episodes will matter if you don’t flesh out the characters;” He said.He also asked what exactly fans can expect from the season. “I feel a lot of dissatisfaction online, to put it politely. And I say: What do you expect? Do you expect a huge battle scene in every episode?”
Samuel L. Jackson’s surprise appearance in Episode 7
Adding to the excitement about the final part of the season, The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 included an unannounced audio clip from Marvel actor Samuel L. Jackson. Kripke emphasized that the casting was no coincidence. “A distinctive voice. Who has a more distinctive voice in Hollywood than Sam Jackson?” he said, also revealing that Jackson was the first and only choice for the role.The series finale of “The Boys” aired on May 20, and all episodes are now available for streaming.