The Boys Season 5 Review: Episodes 1-7

The Boys couldn’t have returned at a more fitting time. The series directly speaks to the harried political climate of 2026 with its focus on rising fascism and the ultimate power and subsequent fragility of hope. Thematically, the series has all its ducks in a row, and there are many great character moments to dig into over the course of the first seven episodes of Season 5. However, the show is hardly flawless as it makes its long-awaited return. The plot is sluggish at best, with the early episodes restoring a more traditional status quo and later episodes taking their sweet time in building to a dramatic showdown. And along the way, not every character enjoys as much spotlight time as they deserve. Still, The Boys Season 5 is a lot of fun even when it proves less than laser-focused.

Check out our full review of the first seven episodes of The Boys Season 5. The final season's first two episodes will premiere on Prime Video on April 8, 2026.

The Boys is based on the comics by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson and was developed by Eric Kripke. The series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Jensen Ackles, Cameron Crovetti, Susan Heyward, and Valorie Curry.

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