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Después de siete temporadas de giros y vueltas salvajes, The Boys ha llegado a su conclusión, y el final generó varios momentos impactantes. Después de los emotivos eventos del episodio 7, el grupo central sufrió su primera derrota, aumentando las apuestas y creando una intensa anticipación para el episodio final, “Blood and Bone”.
En lugar de dedicar mucho tiempo a la preparación, el final de The Boys se centró en un funeral para Frenchie, donde se reveló que Kimiko había adquirido la capacidad de absorber poderes de Soldier Boy. Ella lo demostró al quitarle con éxito los poderes a Sage. Después de eso, el equipo emprendió una última misión, viajando a través de un túnel secreto para llegar a la Casa Blanca.
El equipo tenía un objetivo claro: eliminar a Homelander. A pesar de los desafíos en el camino, Ashley tomó la decisión correcta y los dejó entrar. Una vez dentro, MM y Butcher derrotaron a Oh Father, mientras Starlight guiaba a The Deep al océano. Cuando él no quiso escuchar, ella lo envió a la fuerza al agua.
Un hombre murió en un encuentro con un pulpo, mientras que dentro de la Casa Blanca, Butcher, Kimiko y Homelander estaban enfrascados en un conflicto. Aunque Butcher y Kimiko lucharon contra Homelander, Kimiko tuvo problemas para usar sus poderes y Homelander casi escapó. Sin embargo, Ryan intervino, uniéndose a la batalla y cambiando la situación.
Kimiko finalmente desató la explosión que despojó a Butcher, Ryan y Homelander de sus poderes. El final de la temporada 5 de The Boys luego reveló cómo Homelander encontraría su fin: pidiendo clemencia en la televisión en vivo antes de que Butcher le diera el golpe final. Sin embargo, esto no resolvió completamente el conflicto central del programa.
Después de la derrota de Terror y de que Ryan eligiera un camino diferente, algo cambió en el líder de The Boys. Ver a Stan tomar el control de Vought lo empujó hacia un plan peligroso. Robó el supervirus con la intención de liberarlo en el mundo, pero Hughie lo encontró en la Torre Vought, lo que llevó a un enfrentamiento final.
Hughie intentó desesperadamente razonar con él y le advirtió que mataría a Butcher si no se retiraba, lo que provocó una pelea. Butcher casi derrotó a todos los supers, pero se detuvo y permitió que Hughie le disparara. El programa terminó con Hughie permaneciendo al lado de Butcher cuando murió, poniendo fin a su compleja relación.
Si bien hubo una breve escena que mostraba lo que les sucedió a los personajes después de los eventos principales, Hughie derrotando a Butcher se sintió como la verdadera conclusión de la historia de The Boys.
El momento de vacilación de Butcher no significa que se habría detenido
Incluso después de matar a Homelander, Butcher no podía dejar de luchar, sobre todo porque sentía que ya no le quedaba ningún propósito. Perder a Becca inicialmente lo llevó a concentrarse únicamente en destruir a Homelander, y aunque finalmente lo logró, su esperanza de una vida pacífica con Ryan y Terror rápidamente le fue arrebatada.
Debido a esto, se sintió obligado a volver a lo que mejor hacía: eliminar individuos con superpoderes. Ver a Stan Edgar recuperar el control de Vought lo convenció de que era solo cuestión de tiempo antes de que surgiera otro Homelander, razón por la cual introdujo en secreto el virus utilizado por The Boys en la Torre Vought, planeando liberarlo.
A pesar de los intentos de Hughie de razonar con él, Butcher no escuchó. Sólo se detuvo cuando imaginó a Hughie como Lennie, considerando brevemente sus propias acciones.
Después de su pelea, Hughie tuvo la oportunidad de dispararle a Butcher, su mentor. Si bien parecía duro (Butcher en realidad estaba tratando de evitar activar el virus), no había ningún indicio real de que se hubiera detenido de todos modos. Butcher suele cumplir sus promesas y rara vez da marcha atrás.
Butcher has already proven he’s willing to sacrifice even those he cares about – including Kimiko and Starlight – to defeat Homelander, and their involvement doesn’t change his thinking. While it’s possible his experience with Hughie as Lennie genuinely changed him, there’s no way to know for sure.
It was heartbreaking to watch Butcher go, especially knowing he didn’t have anyone left except The Boys, and even they eventually moved on. He didn’t really have a life outside of taking down Vought, so honestly, I think Hughie did the right thing, even though it was awful. It was a cold end for such an incredible character, but it felt…necessary. He was so consumed by his mission, I don’t know what else he would’ve done if left to his own devices.
Why Hughie Goes Alone To Stop Butcher
Once Hughie realized the supe virus was gone, he immediately understood what Butcher was up to. Instead of getting the whole team involved to stop him, Hughie chose to confront Butcher on his own, and he had several reasons for making that decision.
Hughie genuinely thought he could convince Butcher to stand down. He pointed out that if Butcher intended to release the virus, he would have done it by now. While this could have been a strategy to buy time, Hughie still believed there was some good in Butcher and hoped he could be talked out of his plan.
Hughie didn’t want his teammates to see him struggling, so he tried to resolve things peacefully and move past the issue. However, the plot of The Boys season 5 led to a tragic outcome, forcing Hughie to kill Butcher.
He hadn’t planned for things to turn out this way, which is why he preferred to travel alone. Since Butcher had lost his abilities, bringing Annie and Kimiko along would have greatly increased the risk to him. If Butcher tried to fight these super-powered individuals, they would eventually overpower and kill him, so Hughie was actually trying to prevent a violent confrontation.
Throughout The Boys, Hughie has consistently been the one person who could sometimes reach Butcher and understand what he was going through. So, when Hughie went to talk to him alone, hoping to reason with him and prevent a disaster, it felt like it might actually work. Unfortunately, it didn’t change Butcher’s course of action.
Was Butcher Secretly Hoping Hughie Would Kill Him?
Okay, so by the time I caught up with Butcher at Vought Tower, things were intense. He’d already taken out a bunch of security and, shockingly, had already released the supe virus, claiming he was just waiting for the heroes to arrive for work to maximize the impact. But honestly, watching it all unfold, it became pretty clear that Butcher wasn’t really trying to stop the virus, he was actually hoping I would be the one to put him out of his misery. It was a messed up setup, and a really disturbing realization.
Given that the virus would have killed all superpowered people in a matter of days, Butcher could have simply released it immediately if he wanted to avoid being stopped. However, he waited, and didn’t even need to check who was pursuing him – he knew it was Hughie. This implies he intentionally allowed Hughie to come after him, suggesting a pre-planned strategy.
Without Ryan, Becca, or even Terror, Butcher felt he had nothing to live for. Releasing the supe virus wouldn’t have changed that – it would’ve likely just made Hughie, MM, and Ryan dislike him, leaving him purposeless. This ultimately shows that his journey had reached its natural end.
Even though he may not have intentionally set things up this way, the fight with Homelander in the White House felt like the natural conclusion to his story, and he appeared at peace. After Hughie shot him, he wasn’t upset, but instead seemed to admire Hughie for staying true to himself.
The whole situation suggests Butcher intended to release the virus, but deep down, he wanted Hughie to intervene and end his life – and that’s precisely what happened.
What Happens To Every Main Character Alive After The Boys
After Butcher’s death, the season 5 finale of The Boys shows what happens to all the surviving main characters. The core group holds a funeral for Butcher and then goes their separate ways. We learn that Hughie has opened his own electronics store, similar to the one where he used to work in season 1.
Starlight appears to be working at the same place, and together, she and Hughie set up a system to detect trouble and help people, allowing Annie to continue her heroic work. The last scene with them showed that Annie was expecting their child, whom they named Robin, in memory of Hughie’s former girlfriend.
In the fifth season of The Boys, Mother’s Milk managed to avoid a devastating outcome and concluded the season by remarrying Monique and reconnecting with his family. His daughter was there, and Ryan also attended the wedding. The ending implied that Ryan is now living with, or at least being looked after by, Mother’s Milk, giving them both a much-deserved happy conclusion.
Kimiko felt a sense of sadness as she sat alone in a French café. Though she was by herself and appeared to have left The Boys behind, she looked at an empty chair across from her and smiled, remembering Frenchie. It was a bittersweet moment – a chance to grieve her friend and begin a new life.
Besides the main characters who lived, Ashley was removed from power due to her involvement in terrible acts. Bob Singer was put back in charge of the United States and even offered Hughie a job leading the Bureau of Superhuman Affairs, but Hughie turned it down. At the same time, Stan Edgar regained control of Vought International, suggesting that the company’s corruption could start all over again.
Though Sister Sage no longer has her abilities, she’s found peace and happiness. We last saw her on her way to Disney World!
The Boys’ Final Scene Is A Full-Circle Moment For Hughie
As a huge fan of The Boys, I always felt Hughie took the biggest beating – emotionally and physically – of anyone on the show. But honestly, his ending felt perfect. Through all the terrible stuff that happened to him, all the loss and pain, he remarkably stayed true to himself. It was a full-circle moment that really resonated with me, showing how he never really changed, even after everything.
It felt incredibly satisfying that the show wrapped up right where it began – on a sidewalk outside a tech store. It mirrored the very first scene, with Hughie holding Robin’s hand before that devastating moment with A-Train. That initial tragedy is what set Hughie on this wild ride, constantly testing his limits, and bringing the story full circle felt perfect.
By the end of season 5, Hughie has changed significantly, but he still holds onto his characteristic hope and positivity. The final scene shows him standing in front of his shop, watching his partner fly off to help others – a much better outcome than seeing her harmed by a powerful, unchecked villain.
Naming their baby Robin felt perfect, especially considering how the scene echoed Hughie’s very first moment in The Boys. After everything he’s been through, he truly deserved such a hopeful and satisfying conclusion.
The Boys’ Ending Hints The Fight Isn’t Really Over
Stan Edgar’s speech in season 5 of The Boys strongly suggested that, within the show’s world, capitalism always prevails, and superheroes are simply a commodity. Therefore, it wasn’t surprising to see him return to Vought after things calmed down, especially with Homelander gone.
Even though the main characters often work with Stan, he remains a villain, though not the most dangerous one. Sadly, he seems destined to repeat past mistakes, which means Vought will likely continue creating unethical superpowered individuals, and it’s only a matter of time before another Homelander emerges.
| The Boys Season Finales | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|
| The Boys season 1, episode 8, “You Found Me” | 9.1 |
| The Boys season 2, episode 8, “What I Know” | 9.4 |
| The Boys season 3, episode 8, “The Instant White-Hot Wild” | 8.3 |
| The Boys season 4, episode 8, “Season Four Finale” | 9.1 |
Butcher understood the danger too, and shared his concerns with Hughie, who never fully dismissed the idea. Meanwhile, Soldier Boy is currently contained, but he’s escaped confinement twice before, so it’s likely he’ll break free again and cause more trouble.
Even if Vought creates another super-powered individual who isn’t as dangerous as Homelander, it seems like the struggle in The Boys won’t truly end until Vought International is defeated. While Stan might be able to improve and the President’s attention to supes could be helpful, this world always seems to have a new, powerful villain waiting to take center stage.
Where Are The Supes From Gen V?
The fifth season of The Boys manages to pack a lot of action into its final episode, but it doesn’t quite do justice to the characters from Gen V. The ending of Gen V‘s second season clearly established that its heroes would be involved in the conclusion of The Boys, as they had officially joined forces with Starlight and A-Train.
It wouldn’t have worked to introduce a lot of new characters in season 5, but the limited appearances of existing characters felt disappointing. Cate, Sam, and Annabeth weren’t shown at all, and Polarity, despite his significant sacrifice, was also absent. While Marie, Jordan, and Emma did briefly appear in the finale, they only provided a quick update on what these characters are currently doing.
After rescuing civilians, the three heroes drove them to Canada, where Marie connected with her team. They were last spotted in a stolen Vought truck, implying they successfully crossed the border, rejoined forces, and are continuing their work to help others.
While the finale of The Boys didn’t fully explore the potential of the Gen V setup, we did learn what this new group is planning and where they’re headed – seemingly to Canada. Although the show had a promising start, its cancellation leaves their future storyline uncertain.
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