‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 5 Review - A Supernatural Reunion

I don't think I've enjoyed an episode of The Boys as much as I enjoyed One-Shots in a very long time. It takes the show's absurd humor to an entirely new level—something I didn't think was possible for a series that has already shocked viewers repeatedly with its grotesque, juvenile visual humor.

By now, you might not be too surprised by a death caused by an eel crawling up a director's ass, or by a supe accidentally killing his friends by running straight through them, much like A-Train killing Hughie's girlfriend. But you will absolutely be in stitches when you discover what Butcher's dog, Terror, dreams about. His wet dream is filmed through a camera mimicking his point of view, while the object of his desire teases him. Terror even gets to live out that fantasy, thanks to a soft toy that desperately needs washing.

I won't reveal much more, because this is one of those rare moments from The Boys that truly deserves to be experienced firsthand and unspoiled.

Written by Judalina Neira and directed by Philip Sgriccia, One-Shots has an interesting structure. It opens with a meeting at Vought involving The Seven, then branches off into different character threads—such as Sister Sage and Ashley's conversation or Black Noir's acting rehearsals—before circling back to the meeting to fill in narrative blanks (like why a phone call rattles Firecracker) and launch into yet another subplot.

The greatest benefit of this structure is that it reveals an unexpectedly different side of Firecracker during her meeting with a pastor at a restaurant. It gives Valorie Curry a chance to break free from her otherwise monotonous routine and showcase a more layered version of the Christian supe devoted to Homelander. That surprise proves even more rewarding than the Supernatural reunion, though I admit there's undeniable fun in watching Jensen Ackles snap Misha Collins's neck while Jared Padalecki squares off against him. Dean Winchester is no longer hunting demons—he's become one.

Alas, the episode is not without its disappointments. I was severely underwhelmed by Sister Sage's grand plan. Why does the supposedly smartest person on Earth sound so... mediocre? Her scheme feels barely distinguishable from that of any generic egomaniac. That's the inherent challenge of writing a character defined by extraordinary intelligence: they can only ever be as clever as the writers behind them. And judging by Sage's apparent endgame, the writing here doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

Would it really hurt the show to channel some of its creativity into the overarching story instead of pouring it entirely into delightfully grotesque jokes? Yes, the vulgarity has its rewards. But if the series fumbles its landing and fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion, fans will inevitably feel cheated. The smiles won't last long.

I would suggest the writers consult Sister Sage for help crafting a compelling ending, but given her own questionable plans, perhaps that's not such a good idea. For now, one can only hope that the boys—and girls—behind the camera have something better in store. Otherwise, we may all be left clinging to the wet fantasies of Terror. It sounds bizarre, but that may ultimately be The Boys' true legacy: a series so committed to weirdness that weirdness is exactly what lingers.

Final Score- [6/10]