The showrunner of The Boys has indicated that season 5 will feature significant character deaths, advising viewers not to become attached to any single character. Some outlets report that the showrunner has discussed the reasoning behind a specific character's death, which may occur as early as the first episode or as late as the seventh episode. The details of the deaths and the overall plot of season 5 remain unclear, with some speculation about the potential for a character's death to be reversed.