- Primary Subject: The Boys and Gen V universe (The Boys series finale & Gen V character arcs)
- Key Update: Showrunner Eric Kripke revealed whether The Boys finale will provide closure to the Gen V characters.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 18, 2026
- Quick Answer: No, The Boys finale won't provide closure. Eric Kripke confirmed their story doesn't end here, as he hopes to continue their adventures in future projects.
With the upcoming release of the final episode of The Boys, fans are wondering whether it will also provide closure to the characters of the canceled spinoff Gen V.
Last month, we learned the unfortunate news that Gen V has been canceled by Prime Video after two seasons, leaving the fate of the characters in limbo. With their return in the current final season of The Boys, fans are hoping that it will provide some closure for the fan-favorite characters, as it remains unclear whether they will be brought back in another spinoff project.
Will The Boys Finale Offer Closure to the Gen V Characters?
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In an interview with TVLine, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke addressed the involvement of the Gen V characters in the storylines of the final season of The Boys.
Unfortunately, in the aftermath of the spinoff series' cancellation, he confirmed that the show's final episode will not provide any closure for the characters, as it was not intended to be the end of their journey.
"I'm hopeful that's not the last time you see them, because we don't end their storyline in The Boys. Like, that's all done and they head off to have more adventures. Those characters still have things to work on, and that was very intentional. We still want the opportunity to be able to do that," Kripke said.
"[Marie] has all of this power, and everyone online is like, 'Well, why doesn't she just go take on Homelander?' I'm like, 'She's a 19-year-old kid! She has no idea how to wield any of it in any sort of responsible, controlled way.'"
The showrunner added, "Were there to be another season of Gen V, that would be her training-with-Yoda season where she really learns how to take the next step."
Kripke also emphasized that "the fact that she's super powerful, which she is, does not mean she's automatically ready for every single conflict, much less one as big as Homelander. It could be quite dangerous and destructive, and it could lead to a lot of collateral damage and casualties if she can't control it, so she still has a long road to go. That's what we tried to plant there."
Why Prime Video Cancelled Gen V
Kripke also explained the decision that led to the cancellation of Gen V. He reiterated that it was not his call to end the series, and he fought for Prime Video to continue its run.
"There's more story that we want to tell. Sometimes these things just don't go your way, but me and all the of other producers really fought hard to try to keep it going. Alas, you know, it didn't work out, but one of the advantages of having a world like this is we will be able to find opportunities to continue their story," he said.
"Some of the Gen V gang show up for the last couple of episodes of The Boys, with further stories on the horizon. We're starting to kick around ideas and see how can we bring back those characters."
Kripke added, "Just to state it for everyone online, I'm not the one who canceled the show. I fought really hard to stop it from being canceled."
The final episode of The Boys will be released on Prime Video this Wednesday, May 20.
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