TV shows usually paint villains as the problem. They break rules. They hurt people. They push the story into chaos. Most of the time viewers root against them.

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke recently discussed Homelander's tragic journey so far, and teased some plot-lines we can expect to see develop in season 5.

He tries amassing all of this power just so someone somewhere will love him, but they’re all scared of him because of all that power. And I think the same goes for Soldier Boy…. [Homelander] just ...

but they’re all scared of him because of all that power. And I think the same goes for Soldier Boy.” Prime Video He spoke further on Homelander’s need for a fatherly embrace.

but they’re all scared of him because of all that power. And I think the same goes for Soldier Boy.” Kripke elaborated on Homelander’s specific paternal needs, stating, “[Homelander] just ...

He tries amassing all of this power just so someone somewhere will love him, but they’re all scared of him because of all that power. And I think the same goes for Soldier Boy…. [Homelander ...

It makes me nervous to be in similar company, but we are!” Going back to Homelander, Starr added: “People hate the character, love to hate the character, and then there’s this weird thing ...

“The Boys” made the post on its “Vought International” account, an account for the fictional entertainment conglomerate in the series that is led by the character Homelander, a superhero ...

Homelander wants to murder President Robert Singer, install Victoria and then pass laws where Vought's "supes" become the nation's law enforcement. Victoria is scared of the idea of a military state.

Plus, Homelander trashes his apartment in a fit of rage after finding a photo that Ryan kept of him with Billy, his dog and his mother, Becca. When Ryan comes home to the chaos, he is scared and ...

Homelander and Sage accomplish their coup in ... Eric said about the fourth season, “We write what we’re either scared of or pissed off about.” Did any scenes this season tap into those ...