Why Soldier Boy Joined Forces With Homelander According to ‘The Boys’ Showrunner Eric Kripke

In a significant twist in ‘The Boys’ Season 5 after episode 6, Soldier Boy makes a surprising choice that directly impacts Homelander’s fate. This revelation comes from showrunner Eric Kripke, who shared insights about the storyline in an interview with Rotten Tomatoes.

During the episode, Soldier Boy administers V-1 to Homelander, a move that raises numerous questions as it makes him even more formidable. At first glance, this decision seems perplexing, especially considering Homelander’s already unstable nature. Soldier Boy even tells Homelander that he doesn’t deserve eternal life, making his subsequent actions even more baffling for viewers.

Now that Homelander has V-1 coursing through his veins, he is expected to become increasingly unpredictable and powerful. The pressing question is whether Soldier Boy will come to regret this decision or continue to support him as the situation escalates.

Kripke explained that this choice is understandable from Soldier Boy’s emotional perspective, despite appearing irrational on the surface. He remarked, “Love makes you do crazy things.”

Kripke elaborated on Soldier Boy’s internal conflict regarding his feelings for Homelander. He noted that Soldier Boy is torn between viewing Homelander as his son, his adversary, or something in between. According to Kripke, this emotional turmoil significantly influences his decision.

He stated, “Soldier Boy’s been wavering lately about who is this person? Is this person actually my son? Is this person an enemy? Is this person a friend?”

Kripke added that Soldier Boy’s past relationship with Stormfront also plays a role in his decision-making. He believes Soldier Boy thinks she would have supported Homelander receiving V-1, which further influences his choice.

He explained, “He genuinely believes in his heart that she would want Homelander to have the V1.”

The showrunner also hinted that Soldier Boy’s choice was shaped by familiar reminders from his past, which evoke old emotions and regrets. Consequently, Kripke believes the decision was not entirely rational.

He remarked, “I think if he were to do it again, I’m not sure he would do it that same way.”

Kripke teased that more about Soldier Boy’s background will be explored in the upcoming spinoff ‘Vought Rising’. This series will delve into the early days of Vought and how powerful superheroes were selected and developed.

He explained that discovering strong supes has always been a key objective in Vought’s history. According to Kripke, “Finding the strongest and the most powerful superhero within it is definitely going to be one of her goals.”

With Homelander now more powerful than ever, the series is gearing up for a perilous new chapter. Whether Soldier Boy will remain his ally or come to regret his actions is one of the most pressing questions as ‘The Boys’ approaches its conclusion.

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