The Boys is heading to its finale, and Antony Starr, who plays Homelander in the show, knows how divisive endings can be. As the show reaches its fifth and final installment, the actor behind it expressed his realistic view on how audiences might react.He is confident in what the team has made, but he is not pretending it will please everyone. Like every show that sees widespread popularity, the stakes are very high on the finale.Anthony Starr said,“We made a really good last season and I feel confident people are going to love it,” Starr said. “I mean, never say never. People might hate it.”The Boys actor Antony Starr on the show ending with Season 5The final season of The Boys starts at a point where Homelander is firmly in control of this world. It is shaped entirely by his erratic and egomaniacal impulses. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are locked in what is described as a “Freedom Camp.”Annie is left trying to build a resistance against an overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko’s fate is yet to be seen, and things escalate further when Butcher resurfaces with a virus capable of wiping out all Supes, triggering a full-scale climax.A final teaser of The Boys Season 5 was dropped by the platform, which confirmed a few notable returns and arrivals. Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy appears again, now held in a cryogenic state.Jared Padalecki steps into the ensemble in an undisclosed role, creating a Supernatural reunion with showrunner Eric Kripke. Kripke had earlier mentioned that Season 5 was always part of the conception.During The Boys Season 4 premiere, the return was decided; he wanted to conclude the story on his own terms. In earlier interviews, he emphasized that The Boys is less about superheroes and more about systems, power, ambition, and more.Starr’s comment comes across as a brilliant nod to the show's ethos: it hints at the show's conclusion, which has never sought to pursue universal approval. The show had raised stakes and induced uneasy feelings and dialogues to create a deeply engaging experience.His confidence suggests the creative team believes they can successfully launch the story and their vision. At the same time, his acknowledgment that some viewers may not like it reflects an awareness of how fragile finales can be. More than anything, it underlines a deliberate choice to end the series before it loses its edge, rather than dragging it out for the sake of longevity.Full cast and character details on The Boys Season 5Antony Starr — Homelander (John Gillman)Karl Urban — Billy ButcherJensen Ackles — Ben / Soldier BoyJared Padalecki — Undisclosed roleJack Quaid — Hugh “Hughie” Campbell Jr.Erin Moriarty — Annie January / StarlightLaz Alonso — Marvin T. “Mother’s Milk”Tomer Capone — Serge / FrenchieKaren Fukuhara — Kimiko MiyashiroMisha Collins — Undisclosed roleJessie T. Usher — Reggie Franklin / A-TrainChace Crawford — Kevin Moskowitz / The DeepNathan Mitchell — Black Noir IIColby Minifie — Ashley BarrettCameron Crovetti — Ryan ButcherSusan Heyward — Sister SageValorie Curry — FirecrackerJeffrey Dean Morgan — Joe Kessler