Prime Video's acclaimed superhero satire, The Boys, is gearing up for its fifth and final season, promising a tumultuous and emotionally charged conclusion to a series known for pushing boundaries. Collider's Steve Weintraub recently sat down with stars Erin Moriarty (Annie/Starlight), Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko), and Colby Minifie (Ashley) at CCXP to discuss the upcoming season, character evolutions, and the expanding universe of The Boys through spinoffs like Gen V and Vought Rising.

The narrative picks up after the shocking events of the Season 4 finale, with Homelander's egomania dictating America's fate. Our heroes are fractured: Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie find themselves in a “Freedom Camp,” while Annie strives to build a resistance against Homelander’s formidable Supe army. Meanwhile, Butcher, having embraced a rogue path with the Supe-killing virus, sets in motion a series of world-altering events that will define the endgame.

Reading the scripts for the final season proved to be a profoundly emotional experience for the cast. Moriarty described it as an “emotional situation” marked by “a lot of goodbyes,” acknowledging a sense of “pre-mourning” for the characters, the job, and the collaborative environment. She anticipates missing the experience permanently, a testament to its special nature. Fukuhara echoed this sentiment, admitting that saying goodbye to Kimiko hit her “like a tidal wave.” She expressed immense pride in Kimiko’s arduous journey and growth from Season 1, where the character initially lacked a name, speech, or sign language abilities, evolving into a strong, expressive woman.

The actors also hinted at the intense emotional impact awaiting viewers. Moriarty believes fan reactions to the Season 5 finale will be “mixed” and “emotional,” transcending the usual shock factor associated with the show. She highlighted the nuanced portrayals, particularly by Antony Starr as Homelander, noting an unexpected emotional investment even in the show’s most evil characters. With Eric Kripke having warned that “no one is safe” this season, the emotional gravity is expected to be far greater than anticipated, blending shock, laughter, and humor with an unprecedented level of pathos. Minifie added that the finale is “beautiful,” while Fukuhara playfully suggested fans might exclaim, “What the fuck?!” or even need