Elon Musk Responds to ‘The Boys’ Finale Controversy Again With Brutal Critique
Elon Musk continues to weigh in on the finale of ‘The Boys’, and this time he had more to say. After previously labeling the ending as “pathetic” earlier this week, the billionaire returned to X with another post directed at the hit Prime Video series and its creator, Eric Kripke.
The latest wave of drama began after a viral social media post criticized the final episode of ‘The Boys’, particularly the conclusion of Homelander’s arc. The post accused the series of transforming the character into a political symbol and claimed the finale took the story in an exaggerated direction.
Musk’s initial reaction was a brief response, simply stating, “Pathetic.” This one-word comment quickly gained traction online, capturing the attention of Eric Kripke himself. The creator of ‘The Boys’ reshared Musk’s post, humorously commenting on it.
“OMG this is his review of what @TheBoysTV did to Homelander, I’ll never get a better review ever,” Kripke wrote on X.
Musk has now re-entered the conversation with a more elaborate message. In his latest post, he admitted he never actually watched the show while still offering criticism and taking another jab at Kripke.
“I didn’t watch the show tbh, here’s the second best review… Kripke probably got flack from his wife’s bf for Homelander being used in based memes and had to write that ending as a groveling apology,” Musk posted.
The exchange quickly gained traction across social media as fans continued to debate the series’ ending. Reactions online indicate that the finale has sharply divided viewers, particularly regarding Homelander’s downfall.
Many fans anticipated a massive and destructive final battle for the character after years of buildup. Instead, numerous viewers felt the finale emphasized humiliation and emotional collapse over action. Some complained that Homelander appeared weaker during the final confrontation compared to previous seasons, where he was portrayed as nearly invincible.
Another significant point of discussion was how the character ultimately lost his powers. The finale employed experimental technology and a large energy blast to strip Homelander of his abilities before his demise. Some viewers felt this moment was too convenient rather than a natural progression of the story.
The emotional breakdown that followed also polarized audiences. After losing everything, Homelander is depicted as completely unraveling in front of his adversaries. While some fans found this fitting for the character’s fragile ego and desperate need for validation, others argued that it stripped away the remaining intimidation from the villain.
Despite the criticism, most viewers seem to agree on one thing: Antony Starr’s performance. Fans across social media have continued to praise the actor for bearing the emotional weight of the finale, regardless of their opinions on the writing.
With Musk continuing to publicly comment and Kripke openly responding, the ending of ‘The Boys’ has become one of the most discussed TV finales online. The reactions remain deeply divided, and the back-and-forth between Musk and the show’s creator has only intensified the conversation.
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