The BoyscreatorEric Kripkeis happily eating his words as his hit Prime Video seriescelebrates a Season 5 renewalahead of its Season 4 premiere. During an interview withInverse, Kripke reflected on his previous stance that he didn’t see the satirical superhero show moving past a fifth season - something he also thought about his previous project,Supernatural. For those who followed the latter, led byJensen AcklesandJared Padalecki, you’ll know that not only did The CW production move past Season 5, but it went on for a full 10 more seasons, finally tapping out at the end of Season 15 back in 2020. Reflecting on his words that somehow worked as a backwards manifesting, Kripke poked fun at just how wrong he was for both projects, saying,
“I have learned since then to not try to call the seasons as the person who, and this is without hyperbole, is literally the most wrong in entertainment history of how many seasons their show should go. Someone pointed that out to me and I was like, ‘You’re right. That’s ridiculous. I need to keep my mouth shut.’ And so I will…No one was more wrong in all of human history about how many seasons their show was going to go than this guy. So I am not going to make that same mistake twice. Guinness World Record of who is the dumbest about how long their show should go, there would literally be a picture of me.”
Eric Kripke’s Double Success
When all was said and done withSupernatural, the fandom was devastated to see it go, as many had grown to be part of the Winchester family alongside its leading pair of brothers, Sam (Padalecki) and Dean (Ackles). It’s one thing to have a successful series that can run for more than a decade, but it’s another to have the opportunity to leave audiences wanting and pushing for more. Sure, some seasons were better than others, but the numbers don’t lie andSupernatural’s fanbase never left its side even through its darkest moments. With Padalecki moving on to star inWalkerand Ackles telling an origin story throughThe Winchesters, Kripke made peace with the end of one series and picked up his pen to start work onThe Boys.
Little did he know, Kripke had another hit on his hands through his adaptation of the comics penned byGarth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Every episode somehow outdoes the last with ridiculous situations, morally corrupt superheroes, and plenty of blood, guts, and other oozing substances. The series has even given Kripke the chance to reunite with a handful ofSupernaturalalum, the three most notable beingAckles, who appeared as Soldier Boyduring Season 3,Jim Beaverwho plays presidential candidate Robert Singer, andJeffrey Dean Morgan, who will make hisgrand debut in the upcoming fourth season. Hopefully, now that Padalecki’sWalkerreceived a cancellation, Kripke will be able to make things come full circle andbring the actor in on the fun. One thing’s for sure - Kripke will never say never again about the future of his projects moving forward.
You can now binge all three seasons ofThe Boyson Prime Video to prepare for the three-episode premiere of Season 4 on June 13.
The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good. Centered around a vigilante group aiming to control these corrupt heroes, the series delves into themes of power, corruption, and accountability. The show features a complex narrative with multifaceted characters, offering an unfiltered look at the consequences of unchecked power.
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