The final season of The boys promises surprises, with the arrival of Mason Dye as Bombsight in the Vought universe
The future of children
While Bombsight isn’t based on any specific character from the comics, his existence was hinted at last season. In one of the episodes, his role in a fictional superhero film from the 1950s, entitled The Curse of Fu Manchusuggesting that this new super has been around the Vought universe for quite some time, a la Boy soldier or Storm front.
Bombsight’s arrival in the main series isn’t the only thing exciting for fans. According to sources like Variety, the character could appear in the spin-off series Vought on the risenext to Jensen Ackles Yes Aya Cash. This spin-off promises to explore the first adventures of Soldier Boy and Stormfront in the 1950s, uniting the most sadistic characters of the universe The boys at its historical peak.
As if that wasn’t enough, Daveed Diggs He also joins the cast for the fifth season. However, his character is being kept under wraps and there are no details on how he will fit into the plot. This season will not only conclude the story of Homelander and the others, but will further expand the universe with new characters that will be added.
Soldier Boy and the return of familiar faces
At the latest edition of San Diego Comic-Con, the showrunner Eric Kripke confirmed Soldier Boy’s return as a series regular. After a brief appearance in the post-credits scene at the end of season four, Ackles’ iconic character will return stronger in season five.
Kripke, who was responsible The boys From the beginning he commented on his decision to end the series with the fifth season: “From the beginning I wanted to close the story around the fifth season. You can have your moment of calm before the storm, which is what season four is about for me. I say calm down…you know what I mean. It’s about the characters, and then you explode into a climax.” Kripke’s words suggest that the action and intensity will reach new levels in this final chapter.
Beyond the chaos
The official synopsis for season four suggests that tensions are at a fever pitch. Victoria Neumann he is closer than ever to the White House, controlled by the intimidating power of Homelander, who continues to consolidate his influence. Butcherfor his part, he faces a harsh reality: not only has he lost his position as leader The boysbut also the trust of his team and his almost fatherly figure, Becca’s son. With little time left to live, Butcher’s problems grow and his companions must find a way to work together to save the world before it’s too late.
Fans can expect the return of some of their favorite characters, including Carlo Urbano, Jack Quaid, Anthony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifié, Claudia DoumitYes Cameron Crovetti. Furthermore, new additions are added such as Susan Heyward, Values CurryYes Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
A show at Vought Rising
With the first of The boys season 5, Prime Video also released the first official image of the Vought on the rise. The spin-off series will focus on the early years of Soldier Boy and Stormfront, exploring how Vought consolidated its power in the 1950s.
The promotional photo, which Prime Video shared on its social networks, brings with it the irreverent humor and rawness that characterize it The boysincluding a message for viewers to “keep your hands off the [maldito] shield.” This tone is exactly what fans expect and trust that it will continue in this new installment, expanding the lore of the universe of The boys to a whole new level.
Release date
The final season of The boys There’s no exact premiere date yet, but rumors suggest Prime Video could follow a similar schedule to season four, which released its first three episodes on June 13 and concluded with its final one on July 18th.
With Bombsight, Soldier Boy and a world in chaos under the yoke of Homelander, the fifth season of The boys promises an epic conclusion to this series that revolutionized the superhero genre. What will the result have in store for us? As always, you’ll have to tune in to Prime Video to find out.