By Angel Vallin
Staff Writer 

The critically acclaimed series “The Boys” has gotten its fifth season up and running on Amazon Prime, marking an anticipated return since its last season in 2024.

The first two captivating episodes were released on March 8 as a part of a weekly release of new episodes until May 20.

The new season resumes with the same cast as last season, continuing to kill Homelander, a corrupt hero and tyrant.

In the previous season finale, Homelander becomes the President of the United States and head of the Vought Company, a nefarious organization that capitalizes off of heroism.

In the premiere of Season five,  the aftermath is shown of the ambush upon the crew.

Fans will find that the new season continues its reputation for witty political satire and unflinching violence, mirroring the past seasons.  

In the first episode, the whole group and Homelander went through character development from last season.

Anthony Starr as Homelander in the last season reached a turning point when he found out the public would support no matter what and going into Season 5, he dropped the hero act and became more authoritarian and driven by ego.

Karl Urban as Butcher in the last season was the strategic leader of the rebellion against Vought who would make the plans, but in this season his sole mission is to kill Homelander. He doesn’t care if someone dies as long as Homelander is dead.

Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell in the last season was becoming hardened by his past experiences throughout the show, but now he still tries to have values and morals while also pushing to take actions and make uncomfortable decisions.

Erin Moriarty as Annie January (Starlight) in the last season finally broke away from Vought publicly and became a symbol of resistance. Entering season five, she takes on an active leadership role, opposing Vought and Homelander by having her own Rebellion with the help of the hero A-train.

Tomer Capone as Frenchie in the last season was defined by the guilt and emotional fallout from his past actions and relationships. Entering the new season, all of that guilt and emotional toll breaks him, making him mentally unstable and as the show progresses, he finally becomes sober after having a drinking problem.

Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk in the last season was always overwhelmed, but he was still the emotional anchor of the group. In season five  his efforts to keep the team together stresses him out and he starts to drink.

Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro in the last season was starting to accept herself as a person with feelings rather than a weapon. In season five, that growth continues and she becomes more grounded and intentional in the things she does with the help of therapy. She still fights violently, but only when needed. 

Overall, this season so far gets a 9/10  because the story is progressing nicely and new things are being unveiled.