#Arts: “The Boys” has always relied on the promise of delayed satisfaction. Its premise relied upon the continued survival of its mascot, Homelander (Antony Starr), a sniveling, entitled bully with a god complex, making much of the show a tedious waiting game to see how he could be defeated. Unfortunately, Season 5 continues the trend, taking a disappointingly safe approach to handling the tense state of affairs. Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) resumes an uneasy alliance with the gang following his horrifying heel turn and a new MacGuffin emerges in the form of V-One. And so begins another round of alternating between sappy heart-to-hearts for our heroes and grating corporate drama for the villains. Homelander’s consolidation of power, by controlling hired superheroes and spineless government officials, makes little impact on the show’s status quo. The result is a narrative that only begins to feel like an ending in its last few episodes. To read more, click the link in our bio. ✍️: Sab...