The final stretch of The Boys is creating a massive divide among fans online. Following the release of Episode 7 from the fifth and final season this Wednesday (May 14), thousands of viewers began expressing concerns about how the show plans to conclude so many major storylines before the finale.
The topic quickly became one of the most discussed entertainment trends across Reddit, X, YouTube, and fan forums.
The Boys Fans Are Worried About the Series Finale
The biggest discussion surrounding The Boys right now is the length of the final episode.
According to recent reports, the series finale will reportedly run for around 65 minutes. That immediately raised concerns among fans who believe there are still too many unresolved storylines left to wrap up properly.
Viewers are especially worried about:
- the final confrontation between Homelander and Butcher;
- Ryan’s future;
- Starlight’s storyline;
- and the connection to the Gen V universe.
Across social media, many fans are now saying the final season feels rushed considering how much still needs to happen before the ending.
Gen V Character Return Frustrates Fans
Another major topic exploding online after Episode 7 is the return of characters from Gen V.
Marie Moreau and Jordan Li finally appeared in the main series, but their screen time was extremely limited. That immediately frustrated many viewers who expected the characters to play a much larger role in the final battle against Homelander.
Fans online argued that:
- the Gen V crossover was underused;
- important characters are barely getting screen time;
- and the show feels like it’s rushing toward the ending.
The criticism quickly spread across fan communities and discussion forums.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Surprise Appearance Goes Viral
Despite the criticism, Episode 7 also delivered one of the most unexpected moments of the entire season.
Samuel L. Jackson made a surprise appearance by voicing a murderous hammerhead shark named Xander during a chaotic scene involving The Deep.
The moment instantly went viral online, with fans calling it:
- “completely insane”;
- “peak The Boys energy”;
- and “one of the wildest moments in the series.”
Memes and clips from the scene quickly flooded social media after the episode aired.
The Boys Creator Responds to Criticism
As backlash surrounding the final season continues growing, series creator Eric Kripke recently addressed fan criticism directly.
According to Kripke, viewers expecting nonstop action and violence may be “watching the wrong show.”
The creator explained that the final season is focusing much more heavily on:
- emotional consequences;
- character development;
- and properly concluding long-running story arcs.
Even so, the divide within the fanbase continues to grow as the finale approaches.
The Boys Finale Releases on May 20
The final episode of The Boys will officially premiere on Prime Video on May 20.
Expectations remain extremely high as the finale will officially end one of the most controversial and popular superhero series of the modern streaming era.
Now, millions of fans are waiting to find out:
- who survives;
- what happens to Homelander;
- and whether The Boys can deliver a finale worthy of the show’s massive legacy.