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Eric Kripke’s groundbreaking Amazon Prime seriesThe Boyshas captivated audiences with its darkly satirical take on the superhero genre. And perhaps, a major part of its global success is attributed to the showrunner’s thoughtful vision and adamant decision to create a finite, five-season narrative arc.
Beyond the shocking plot twists surrounding the Seven, and razor-sharp commentary, when it came toThe Boys, Eric Kripke seemingly stood his ground and saved the show from plummeting into the same black hole asSupernatural. Given how Jensen Ackles’ series ended up being a fifteen-season behemoth, Kripke didn’t wantThe Boysto get milked and exploited in the same way.
Eric Kripke’s Approach toThe BoysStarkly Contrasts withSupernatural
When a movie or a show usually witnesses massive success, producers often tend to milk it and capitalize on its accomplishment. This often leads to sequels and reboots for films, whereas shows witness an extended run or spinoffs. Something similar happened to Eric Kripke’s 2005 dramaSupernatural. Initially envisioned as a five-season series,Jensen Ackles’ show ended up running for 15 seasons.
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Despite theSeason 5 finale ofSupernaturalfollowing the whole swan song format and ending, as the show witnessed unnecessary extension, it quite obviously affected the quality and reception of the show. Soon, reviews started falling and viewership decreased, leading season 8 to witness a massive drop from 100% to 67% RT rating (viaScreenRant). Therefore, usingSupernaturalas a cautionary tale, Kripke went ahead withThe Boys.
Using a completely different approach toThe Boysin contrast to his previous venture,Eric Kripkestrictlyavoided extending the showbeyond its intended conclusion. Therefore, crafting a story with a definitive beginning, middle, and end, Kripke adhered to the five-season blueprint. WhileSupernatural’s success led to extended seasons and a sprawling storyline that went far beyond Kripke’s original vision, the showrunner stood his ground when it came toThe Boys.
Eric Kripke Stood His Ground and SavedThe Boysfrom a Potential Debacle
In a recent interview withThe Wrap, Vernon Sanders, the television head at Amazon MGM Studios, shed light on Eric Kripke’sphilosophy forThe Boys.Revealing how Kripke adhered to the five-season plan, with a desire to avoid the fate ofSupernaturalthat faltered upon outliving its narrative purpose, Sanders mentioned that this time the showrunner chose commitment to quality over quantity.
This is all about Eric Kripke. We’ve had this incredible success because of his vision and execution and he’s told us for a while that he believes this really should be a five-season series. Of course, we asked him, “Are you really sure it can’t go on for more?” And he gave it some thought, but came back to his original vision for this, so we want to honor that.
And similarly, if there’s more to this universe, which would we love, that’s ultimately going to be about him leading the path there. We love “Gen V.” Season 2 is turning out to be really strong. They’ve had their hardships obviously with the loss of Chance [Perdomo] but ultimately I think all fans of “The Boys” are really going to love that second season and stay tuned on whether there’s more.
Amazon Prime’sThe Boyshas been marked by its sharp critique of the superhero genre, presenting a world where heroes are flawed, corrupt, and driven by personal agendas rather than ideals of justice. Therefore, considering the unique take on the show, as the show approaches its final chapter, the anticipation comes to an all-time high, with fans repeatedly appreciating the careful craftsmanship of Kripke’s vision.
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Meanwhile, according to reports fromElle, Eric Kripke has suggested thatThe Boysseason 5 will take about two years to be ready. Therefore, considering that the official announcement for the show’s production came right after therelease of season 4in June 2024, the final installment will potentially take until 2026 to release.
The Boysis available on Prime Video.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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