Eric Kripke, creator of Prime Video's 'The Boys,' has hit back at fans who accuse the final season of containing too many 'filler episodes.' In an interview with TV Guide, Kripke argued that character development is essential for the story's impact.
'None of the things that happen in the last few episodes will matter if you don’t flesh out the characters,' Kripke said. He dismissed complaints about a lack of action, asking, 'Are you expecting a huge battle scene every episode?'
Kripke emphasised that the writing team never intended to create filler content. 'We all thought at the time we’re really getting these important character details,' he explained, noting the need to develop around 14 or 15 characters.
The showrunner pointed out that Season 5 includes 'crazy, big things,' but not necessarily in the form of battle scenes. 'The craziest, biggest moves happened. It just wasn’t someone shooting someone else,' he said, adding that viewers expecting constant action are 'watching the wrong show.'
The series finale will be released on Prime Video and will also screen in cinemas using 4DX technology.
