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THE BOYS Season 5 Episode 5 REACTION – [SPOILER] WAS THIS CLOSE TO MAKING IT OUT ALIVE!! - REVIEW

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THE SUPERNATURAL REUNION WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!! THE BOYS Season 5 Watch Alongs & Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - THE BOYS Season 5 Episode 4 REACTION https://youtu.be/o6oUazvg73I - THE BOYS Season 5 Episode 3 REACTION https://youtu.be/VmP2WjLVDMg - THE BOYS Season 5 Episode 1 & 2 REACTION https://youtu.be/zne1Sb6w6Ds - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Gregory Alba, Coy Jandreau & John Humphrey dive into one of the most unpredictable episodes of the season, bringing you their The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 reaction, recap, commentary, breakdown, analysis, and full spoiler review!! Gregory Alba, Coy Jandreau & John Humphrey react to and break down The Boys Season 5 Episode 5, the Prime Video series created by Eric Kripke and starring Antony Starr (Banshee) as Homelander, Karl Urban (Dredd, The Lord of the Rings) as Billy Butcher, and Susan Heyward (Orange Is the New Black, Vinyl) as Sister Sage. This episode takes a bold, almost anthology-style approach, shifting perspectives across multiple characters while expanding the world in unexpected ways. One of the biggest focuses is Firecracker’s internal conflict, as her loyalty to Homelander is pushed to its limit, leading to one of the most uncomfortable and revealing character moments of the season . Meanwhile, the story heads to Los Angeles, delivering a chaotic and hilarious look at washed-up supes navigating Hollywood, blending satire with brutal consequences as past reputations, ego, and desperation collide. As highlighted in the reaction, this sequence stands out as one of the wildest tonal swings the show has attempted. Back with The Boys, the episode offers a surprisingly emotional detour through Terror’s perspective, giving deeper insight into Butcher, Frenchie, and Kimiko while reinforcing the stakes surrounding the mysterious V1 and what it could mean for stopping Homelander. At the same time, Sister Sage’s long-term plan begins to take shape, revealing an endgame far more dangerous than expected, raising the possibility of catastrophic consequences that extend far beyond any single character. From dark comedy to emotional introspection and massive plot revelations, this episode pushes The Boys into even more unpredictable territory. #TheBoys #TheBoysSeason5 #Homelander #BillyButcher #Firecracker #SisterSage #PrimeVideo #TVReaction #TheBoysReaction #vought Follow *Greg Alba* https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ https://twitter.com/thegregalba Follow *Coy Jandreau* https://www.youtube.com/@CoyJandreau https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau 0:00 Checking In! 00:44 The Boys 5x5 Reaction 39:59 The Boys 5x5 Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/prapermedia Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@justinriley 2026-04-29

I love the symbolism of Firecracker literally and metaphorically throwing away her religious faith in devotion of a false god. Only to meet her end at the hands of said false idol.

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@parag32 2026-04-29

Knew Firecracker was a gonner but the manner of that death still surprised me.

778 14 replies
@3mrwright 2026-04-29

They had a whole Wonder Man episode, in this episode.

484 6 replies
@Melomaniac1956 2026-04-29

Leave it to Stan Edgar to completely tear down both Homelander and Soldier Boy, at the same time, without breaking a single drop of sweat 💪

396 5 replies
@ayodraws 2026-04-29

Ashley turning around twice, trying to see the back of her head was gold! 😂😂😂😂

299 2 replies
@alittlebirdi 2026-04-29

I'm actually amazed that Homelander gave Firecracker the chance to just leave.

251 19 replies
@degov5 2026-04-29

Truly, Valorie Curry isn't getting enough praise for her role as Firecracker. She's done so well with the character that you almost feel sympathetic towards her, until you remember all the awful things she's enabled

241 6 replies
@QuentinAnthonyAnderson 2026-04-29

I think the darkest part of what happened to Fire Cracker is that she probably figured worst case scenario, she'd be able to repent in her heart before she died and Homelander instead made her last words be explicit idol worship of him.

144 4 replies
@CaptAlCaboose 2026-04-29

So Sage is just the ultimate introvert 🤣😂

89 4 replies
@ReelRejects 2026-04-29

Worship, power, chaos… this episode had EVERYTHING. Now hit that *LIKE & SUBSCRIBE* https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1

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