Summary
The Boysseason 4 nearing its conclusion, and while Laz Alonso has an exciting series ending pitch for season 5, it faces one unfortunate issue. Laz Alonso has been a major part ofThe Boyssince its very first season, with his role as MM giving the central characters a much-needed moral compass. Season 4 has elevated his role as the character now leads the group and directly works with the CIA, butMM’s panic attack inThe Boysepisode 6 proves how stressful the plot is getting as the series approaches its final season.
With theconfirmation thatThe Boysseason 5will end the critically acclaimed superhero show, theories have already begun to emerge about how the series will conclude.Butcher’s current storyline hints atThe Boysseason 5 potentially replicating the controversial comic ending, but there are still plenty of interesting ways the show could wrap up. Among the numerous discussions about character fates and season 5’s overall plot, Laz Alonso pitched a unique ending idea. His proposal has a lot of potential and would be thrilling; however, it also risks hurtingThe Boys' fifth and final season.
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Laz Alonso Wants The Boys Season 5 To End On A Cliffhanger To Set Up A Movie
Alonso Pitched The Idea Of A Feature Length Movie Ending The Boys' Main Story
In a recent interview (viaJosh Horowitz),Laz Alonso revealed he had been pushing forThe Boysseason 5 to end in a cliffhanger which would be resolved in a movie. At around 45:10, Alonso tells Horowitz, “I’ve been unsuccessfully pitching that we end the show with a feature film to Eric.” The actor further elaborated by claiming that he wanted season 5 to end on a cliffhanger before announcing the movie “that we’ve been filming since the beginning of the series”, which would be an incredibly unique way to conclude one of the most popular ongoing shows on TV.
Anthony Starr questionedLaz Alonso’sThe Boysseason 5 endingplan by asking if the movie would be released in theaters. After Alonso confirmed that’s what he had in mind, Starr claimed he was on board. Based on Alonso’s comments, it seems like he has been passionately pitching this idea for some time, ashe even jokingly encouraged the audience to tweet Eric Kripke about the concept.Ending with a movie would undoubtedly be a bizarre yet exciting way forThe Boysto finish its main story, but while it sounds great, season 5 could suffer as a result.
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The Boys Ending With A Movie Would Be Incredible (But It Would Hurt Season 5)
While The Boys Hitting The Big Screen Sounds Great, Season 5 Would Suffer As A Result
WhileThe Boysmovie sounds amazing, it is hard to ignore the ramifications it would have for season 5. BringingThe Boysto the big screen for the first time would add a completely new dynamic to the franchise and allow the creators to be even bolder. A movie budget would also provide some ofThe Boys' most graphic moments yet while adding to the story’s intensity. This would make the conclusion a must-see spectacle, asThe Boyshas all the potential to perform well at the box office, but it would potentially have an unexpected consequence.
IfThe Boysopted to announce the movie in advance, people would be far less invested in season 5 as it would be obvious the main story isn’t over.
IfThe Boysopted to announce the movie in advance, people would be far less invested in season 5 as it would be obvious the main story isn’t over. The stakes would instantly be lowered as some central characters would have to survive so they can carry the film, meaningThe Boysseason 5 would lack the jeopardy of a traditional final season.Although the series has played it safe with its main characters so far, their survival has been pivotal to the story. However, knowing they’d likely survive the final outing, as well, completely undoes the four seasons of build-up.
The Boysseason 5’s announcement already made season 4 weakeras viewers expected most characters to survive and early episodes felt like a transitional season, which damaged the show’s audience score early on. Therefore, revealing a movie before season 5 would be a bad idea. On the flip side, if the franchise didn’t announce the film ahead of season 5, fans would be furious at the cliffhanger,and a feature-length movie announcement could feel like a cheap cash grab.Rather than simply finishing with season 5, the franchise extending its ending into a movie after producing several spinoffs could alienate viewers and ruinThe Boys' strong reputation.
The Boys Could Still Make A Movie Work, Even If Season 5 Ends The Main Show
The Franchise Has Plenty Of Potential Movie Options That Don’t Require Season 5’s Cliffhanger Ending
Ending with a cliffhanger could be risky, butThe Boyscould still make a movie work if season 5 ends the main show.With just one season to go, the series is teasingButcher’s comic ending happening inThe Boysseason 5, meaning the show will have to incorporate two key storylines. The protagonists still have to take down Homelander before the Butcher vs The Boys story can begin, meaning one of these aspects may be condensed. However, a movie would allow season 5 to focus solely on killing Homelander, while the film could include The Boys vs Butcher storyline.
This would avoid the necessity for a cliffhanger and could give the show a somewhat uplifting ending, allowing the movie to incorporateThe Boys' most heartbreaking story. Even if season 5 includes the Butcher plot, Prime Video’s version of the franchise is completely different from the comics, meaning a movie could follow the surviving characters on a new journey. Likewise,The Boysfilm could focus on one of the spinoffs instead or introduce a completely new set of characters, proving there is plenty of big screen potential, regardless of howThe Boysseason 5 ends.
Source:Josh Horowitz
The Boys
The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
