The long-awaited fifth season of The Boys has been progressing at a good pace with production underway since November last year, although series creator Eric Kripke surprised fans by indicating that the scripts are halfway there.

In an interview with Forbes, the showrunner explained that this delay is not unusual for The boysas the series has a particular way of adapting and evolving with real-world events. In Kripke’s words: “Things are constantly changing and we are used to adapting scripts on the fly”. In fact, he mentioned that this had already happened in the first season, when the movement Me too it blew up during production, forcing them to rewrite some of the content. “We’re used to this organic transformation of scripts, depending on what’s happening in the world,” Kripke added.

The influence of current events on The boys

One of the most distinctive features of The boys It is his satirical approach to political and social issues, which has earned him both praise and criticism. Kripke noted that the creative team continues to adapt the series’ content in response to current events and clarified that scripts continue to be changed. even immediately before recording.

The showrunner also commented on the importance of the political climate in the final season, particularly after the US presidential election in which Donald Trump was elected president again. The series, known for its irreverence, will likely address this topic and other events in a satirical manner, which could cause controversy among some viewers.

Despite criticism from some fans who accuse the series of being too “woke,” Kripke has defended his approach, suggesting that those who disagree with the content should simply look for other options. “We are used to things changing as the world changes”he said, highlighting the flexibility with which screenwriters work The boys.

An emotional ending to the series

Although the series continues to gain followers, Kripke confessed that he has said goodbye to it The boys It will be a “sad” moment. Although the final season promises to be more emotional than usual, the creator is aware of the great responsibility that comes with closing such a beloved story. Unlike other productions that have left fans disappointed with their endings, Kripke expressed hope that season 5 will be received even more positively than its predecessors.

“I hope he doesn’t suffer the same fate as HAD“,” he said, referring to the end of the popular HBO series that left many fans dissatisfied.

What awaits us in the final season

The end of The boys is full of promise and Kripke has already teased some major events for the fifth season. Expect a spectacular emotional fall for Homelander, the series’ complex villain, as Billy Butcher’s team finds itself increasingly cornered. The tension increases and the fate of the characters seems more uncertain than ever.

The final season of The boys is, without a doubt, a conclusion that fans of the series will not want to miss, and it is expected to arrive on Prime Video in 2026. While there is still a lot to resolve, the truth is that the path to the end promises to be as intriguing and satirical as Always.

The production of The boys continues, with the series’ unique approach to tackling social and political issues, as it prepares to say goodbye to its protagonists in a final season that fans will long remember.