The Boys Showrunner Eric Kripke Accidentally Spoiled a Major Character’s Fate Before the Series Finale
If you were hoping to go into the final episode of ‘The Boys‘ completely unspoiled, showrunner Eric Kripke may have already taken care of that for you. In a post-episode interview, Kripke let slip what appears to be a pair of significant reveals about two of the show’s biggest characters. Fans are now buzzing, and understandably so, because the comments paint a pretty clear picture of what to expect from the finale.
The first slip came while Kripke was discussing the future of the cancelled spinoff ‘Gen V’ and whether those characters could continue their story beyond ‘The Boys’. While talking about the plans he had for a potential third season of ‘Gen V’, he casually mentioned that those stories could carry on despite Homelander being dead. That one phrase, “just because Homelander’s dead,” set the internet on fire, since it strongly implies that Antony Starr’s terrifying, god-complex-fueled villain meets his end in the series finale. It was a classic case of a creator saying too much without realizing it.
The second spoiler came wrapped in a much more sentimental package. Kripke was asked about a line in the penultimate episode where Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, mentions fixing up “the old Impala,” a clear nod to ‘Supernatural’, the beloved long-running series that both Kripke and Ackles worked on together. Kripke confirmed the reference was absolutely intentional, explaining that he and director Phil Sgriccia made the swap in the editing room, changing the original line about a Ford to the more meaningful Impala. He said it plainly knowing that was going to be Jensen’s last scene in the series, they wanted to sneak in one final tribute.
That statement all but confirmed that Soldier Boy will not be appearing in the finale at all. Many fans had theorized that, since the character was placed back into stasis by Homelander rather than killed, there was a real chance he would be revived for one last battle. Kripke’s words seem to eliminate that possibility, though some fans remain hopeful that a post-credits scene or surprise moment could still bring him back. Given how ‘The Boys’ loves to pull unexpected twists, a little skepticism about any pre-finale statement is probably wise.
For viewers emotionally attached to Soldier Boy, the good news is that Jensen Ackles is far from done with the character. The prequel series ‘Vought Rising’ is currently in development at Prime Video, set in the 1950s and following the origins of the corrupt Vought corporation. Ackles will reprise the role, and he has said that his experience playing Soldier Boy in the modern-day timeline of ‘The Boys’ directly shaped how he approached the earlier version of the character. Aya Cash is also set to return as Stormfront, which promises a fascinating look at how two of the franchise’s most twisted characters came to be.
Kripke has spoken openly about the enormous pressure of wrapping up a series as massive as ‘The Boys’. He admitted to feeling genuine terror about delivering a finale that lives up to five seasons of storytelling, and even looked to the writers of ‘Breaking Bad’ for guidance, learning how they kept a running list of loose ends and systematically resolved them in the final season. It is clear he has put enormous thought into the ending, even if a few details slipped out before viewers could experience them firsthand. The show is based on the comics created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who both serve as executive producers, and the weight of that source material only adds to the stakes of how it all closes out.
Whether Homelander’s death lands the way fans are hoping, or Soldier Boy somehow finds a way back into frame, the finale of ‘The Boys’ is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about endings in recent television history, so share your thoughts and predictions in the comments.
