Antony Starr has officially said goodbye to Homelander following the end of ‘The Boys’. On May 20, 2026, shortly after Amazon Prime Video wrapped the fifth and final season of the superhero series, Starr shared an emotional behind-the-scenes video that quickly spread across social media platforms.
Homelander’s Brutal Ending Made the Viral Farewell Even More Emotional
The clip showed Starr sitting in the makeup chair while removing Homelander’s signature blonde hair and prosthetics for the final time. The actor kept the post brief, captioning the video, “It’s been a hell of a ride. ox” Fans immediately flooded social media with reactions praising Starr’s performance throughout the series and criticizing major award bodies for repeatedly overlooking his work during the show’s seven-year run.
The timing of the video carried extra significance because it arrived alongside the release of the final episode of ‘The Boys’. The finale delivered a definitive ending for Homelander after five seasons of escalating violence, paranoia, and political chaos.
During the climactic confrontation at the White House, Kimiko unleashes a massive Compound V-destroying blast that permanently strips Homelander of his powers. For the first time in his life, the character becomes physically vulnerable and completely helpless. The finale then ends with Billy Butcher brutally killing Homelander on live television by driving a crowbar through his skull in revenge for Becca’s death.
Starr’s farewell video, therefore, marked more than the end of a television role. It symbolized the conclusion of one of modern television’s most recognizable villains. Across ‘The Boys’ and spin-off projects like ‘Gen V’ and ‘Diabolical’, Starr transformed Homelander into a deeply disturbing figure defined by terrifying rage, narcissism, insecurity, and emotional instability.
Over the course of the franchise, the actor’s performance became one of the defining elements of the series’ success. Fans and critics consistently praised Starr for balancing Homelander’s god-like menace with moments of desperation and psychological collapse.
With the makeup finally removed for the last time, Starr officially closes the chapter on a character that became one of the most talked-about comic-book villains of the streaming era.