When it comes to superhero shows, The Boys isn’t just playing in its own league — it’s building a whole new stadium.
During Deadline’s Contenders TV panel, stars Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty sat down to dive into the bloody, brilliant chaos of The Boys Season 4 — and tease a little about what’s next as fans anxiously await Season 5.
Antony Starr, who brings the terrifyingly charismatic Homelander to life, reflected on why the show has always stood out. “There are so many shows now that pull their punches… that want to tick the correct boxes,” he said. “But The Boys? It’s never been that show. It’s always stayed unapologetically in its own twisted lane.” No filters, no fluff — just full-throttle madness, the way fans love it.
As for Season 4’s big shake-ups, Starr talked about Annie’s (aka Starlight’s) journey after she officially broke ties with Vought at the end of Season 3. He described the new dynamic perfectly, comparing Annie’s time in The Seven to being “a British spy inside the Nazis.” Now that she’s fully part of The Boys, her story — and her struggles — feel a lot rawer and more real.
Erin Moriarty, who plays Annie, opened up about how deep her character’s transformation went this season. She teased a metaphorical “double character” moment, where Annie’s internal identity crisis finally boils over. “It was one of the most gratifying experiences of my life,” Moriarty said, clearly passionate about the emotional depth she got to explore.
Meanwhile, Jack Quaid got real about Hughie’s own heartbreaking arc. Season 4 dug into Hughie’s childhood wounds, peeling back the layers of why he’s always been, well, a little damaged. Quaid shared how the showrunner, Eric Kripke, crafted a powerful subplot about Hughie’s mom abandoning him as a kid — and the devastating loss of his dad later on. “It was all about facing his core traumas,” Quaid said.
And as fans gear up for the future — here’s the bittersweet part: Season 5 will officially be the end of the road.
Kripke recently confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that filming for the final season is already halfway done.
So, if you thought Season 4 pushed the limits, just wait — The Boys still has one last explosion (or ten) left before the final curtain drops.