Eric Kripke is the man with a five-season plan.
The Boys creator recently announced that the fifth season of the hit superhero series will be its last.
The announcement came right before the premiere of season 4.
Which sees Jeffrey Dean Morgan join in on the fun just as Homelander (Antony Starr) really takes things to another level. (Season 4 premieres June 13 on Prime Video.)
Kripke’s announcement read: “#TheBoys Season 4 Premiere Week is a good time to announce:
Season 5 will be the Final Season! Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought.
Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax. Watch Season 4 in 2 DAYS, cause the end has begun!”
“I’m excited to finally execute a 5-season plan,” Kripke tells Entertainment Weekly, referencing the fact that he famously had a five-season plan for Supernatural before the show then continued on for another decade. “That’s very exciting for me.”
As for his reasoning, Kripke continues, “Part of it is such a wonky stupid screenwriter thing but three and five are the big magical numbers for writing. Three is movie acts, TV acts are five. Jokes are a runner of three for five. Five just seems like a good round number. It’s enough to tell the story but also bring it to a climax without wearing out its welcome. It’s been hard because I haven’t been able to tell everyone. I was thrilled to finally be able to get the word out there.”
And yes, season 4 will very much feel like a penultimate season. “That was part of my argument: No one can watch this season without feeling at the end like ‘It’s ending next year right?’ So we might as well announce it so people can watch it with that cool epic heading-toward-the-end feeling, which is what I’m hoping for.”
But just because The Boys is ending doesn’t mean the universe is done expanding. “This story of The Boys will not continue on,” he says. “With any luck, Gen V will continue on, there will be hopefully a couple others in development that we’re talking about that can continue on, but The Boys story ends in season 5.”
Eric Kripke has always had a clear plan in mind when it comes to his projects. The Boys creator recently shared that the upcoming fifth season of the popular superhero series will also be its final season. This news came as a surprise to many fans, especially since season 4 is set to premiere on June 13 on Prime Video.
According to Kripke, he had always envisioned a five-season arc for The Boys. This decision was not made lightly, as he wanted to make sure the story had a proper beginning, middle, and end. Kripke expressed his excitement about being able to see his vision through to completion, despite the challenges along the way.
When asked about his reasoning behind ending the series after five seasons, Kripke explained that the number five holds a special significance in storytelling. He believes that it allows for a natural progression and a satisfying resolution to the narrative. By announcing the end of the series early, Kripke hopes to give fans a sense of closure and anticipation as they watch season 4.
While The Boys may be coming to an end, Kripke made it clear that the universe he has created will continue to expand. He hinted at the possibility of spin-offs and new projects within the same world, giving fans something to look forward to even after the main series concludes.
Overall, Kripke’s decision to end The Boys after five seasons reflects his dedication to storytelling and his desire to deliver a fulfilling experience for viewers. As the series approaches its final season, fans can expect an epic and unforgettable conclusion to this dark and twisted superhero saga.
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Source: New York Post
