The Boys star Jack Quaid has reacted to some of the upcoming season’s wildest events, and how they mirror real world events. Quaid has played the character of audience surrogate and vigilante Hughie Campbell on Eric Kripke’s satirical superhero show since 2019. Since its debut, the show has received acclaim for its social commentary, intelligent dismantling of the superhero genre, and modern political discourse. With The Boys season 5 set to be the concluding chapter of the show, the political commentary is set to be more outrageous than ever.
In an interview with ScreenRant to discuss his upcoming movie Novocaine, Quaid spoke about the upcoming final season of The Boys, and the way it satirizes the modern political climate. He mentioned how the show is often filmed in advance of things that then go on to occur, but that the decision is made to add crazier and more ridiculous “what ifs” into the plot. Quaid then went on to talk about how the show’s satirical eye makes it a lot like South Park, and that this can be highly therapeutic for all involved. Check out his comments below:
It’s weird. It’s kind of insane what we have done on the show. We shoot it way before it comes out, obviously, but we’re shooting it and being like, “This would be crazy if this actually happened…” And then a version of that does when the show’s coming out. It’s very surreal and strange.
But I have to say, in times that are so chaotic and insane where you feel so powerless, it is so cathartic to do a show that comments on our real world and has something to say. I often say that it feels like we’re doing South Park with capes. We get to really poke fun at how absolutely nuts our world is, and it’s very therapeutic and cathartic. I am so grateful to the show for a million reasons, that being one of them.
This Show Could Go Out With A Glorious Satirical Bang
Quaid’s comments tease that the season is going to be full of scenarios that poke fun at current events in the political and social landscape. As the show heads into its final season, archvillain Homelander and his army ascend to absolute power, while Hughie and his allies are scattered and in peril, and the show will have a strong chance to make some telling political points before its run ends. The Boys has never been subtle in its handling of subject matter, and the fact that real life often feels stranger than fiction right now makes it the perfect environment.
Over the course of its run, the series has thrived on being able to poke fun at both sides of the political spectrum, and now, more than ever, this feels like a release for the crazy and unbelievable incidents that continue to occur in the real world at the moment.
While the show is never quite as on the nose as South Park, which takes great delight in targeting specific shows, people, and companies for parody, The Boys is still a show that likes to poke fun at the absurd. Over the course of its run, the series has thrived on being able to poke fun at both sides of the political spectrum, and now, more than ever, this feels like a release for the crazy and unbelievable incidents that continue to occur in the real world at the moment.
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Homelander Stands As The Perfect Parody Of A Dangerous Man Wielding A Power He Doesn’t Deserve To Use
Homelander’s ascent to power has been well plotted from the start of the show, and the most powerful man in the world is now the de facto leader of the nation, with President Calhoun swearing allegiance to him. Homelander is now set to be even more dangerous and reckless, especially as he has been shown to abuse his power already, and many will see this as mirroring current political scenarios. There is a good chance Homelander will be killed in The Boys season 5, and this is something that could mirror the real-life assassination attempts, and their fallout.
The Boys
7/10
- Release Date
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July 25, 2019
- Showrunner
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Eric Kripke