The Boys Showrunner reveals fears about spinoffs and universe expansion, becoming “the thing we’ve been lampooning”

The boys showrunner Eric Kripke discusses his fears regarding the expansion of the series’ universe. The satirical superhero series has had four seasons so far and will soon go into production on its final season. This is far from the end The boys universe, however, which has already had a spinoff series with Generation Vwhich already had a season. Generation V 2nd season and The boys season 5 has been confirmed, as well as the development of a prequel series, Vought rising.

Talking to Collider, Kripke addresses his fears regarding the expansion of The boys universe. When it comes to expanding The boys universe, the creator’s greatest fear is “becoming the thing [they’ve] satirizing five years ago.” He describes The boys as being “punk rock“, and he also cites this as a reason for the show to try not to burn out. He is determined to use the spinoff series to”tell new stories“and wants to ensure that”they maintain a consistent level of quality.” Check out Kripke’s full quote below:

Let’s take a look at the chips we have on the table right now. I live in absolute terror of becoming what we satirized five years ago. The thing about The boys It’s just that it’s punk rock, and it hurts even more when punk rockers burn out. I’m really working hard not to sell out.

We do these shows because we really care about them and are passionate about them, and they can tell new stories that we might not otherwise be able to tell. The boys and it’s not just about rapid expansion, but about being very careful and aware of the choices we’re making and being able to defend why we’re making them. I worry about this every day. I just want people to say, maybe it’s for them and maybe it’s not for them, but I have to admit, they maintain a consistent level of quality.

What This Means for The Boys Spinoffs

The boys have already lost a little quality in the eyes of viewers

Kripke’s television universe is in a precarious position after The boys season 4. Although critics still liked the series, tThe most recent season was the lowest-rated in terms of viewership scoresand by a wide margin. It is the only season of the entire series to get a rotten Popcornmeter, with 54%. This shows a general disillusionment with the series, as the public does not see the “consistent level of quality“that Kripke hopes. Because of this trend, viewers can go to the future The boys spinoffs with more skepticism.

Generation V has already developed at least a solid foundation within the universe, with Season 1 receiving a 97% Tomatometer and a still high approval rating of 76% among the public. That’s it Vought Revolt This is more of a question mark as it is still in the development phase and has not yet released any content. Although the show has yet to win back the hearts of some disheartened The boys spectators, Vought Revolt is at least working with existing characters Stormfront and Soldier Boy, and is more likely to appeal to audiences.

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Boys’ main conceit may be in danger

While The boys Although it may be in a difficult position globally, one of the biggest challenges may actually be maintaining so-called punk rock in the current space. I assume Kripke is partially referring to the relentless violence and nudity the show puts on screen. The boys Actors like Jack Quaid have expressed a desire to reduce the amount of nudity they show. It will be interesting to see how The boys 5th season, Generation V 2nd season and Vought Revolt the first season will take this into consideration when deciding what to show on screen.

Source: Collider