TMDb/The Boys TV The Boys' final season: a chilling dystopia written before the 2024 election. See how Homelander's rule mirrors reality in the shocking conclusion. April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Boys returns for its fifth and final season, unfolding a chilling dystopia under the rule of Homelander, played by Antony Starr. Despite striking similarities to current political events, creator and showrunner Eric Kripke has confirmed that the season's storyline was completed before the 2024 presidential election.