The Boys Franchise Losing Viewers As Eric Kripke’s Politics Turn Off Fans

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It looks like the popular Amazon series *The Boys* might be starting to decline in popularity, and even the show’s creator appears to recognize this possibility.

Showrunner Eric Kripke recently told The Wrap that plans for spinoffs are currently on hold, and whether the show continues past its current season will depend on how many people continue to watch.

Kripke Admits Viewership Has Dropped

Kripke stated that while a Mexican spin-off of *The Boys* is being considered, it hasn’t been officially approved yet. He explained they are currently working on writing the first episode, but it’s still early in the development process and there’s no guarantee it will be made.

I was really bummed to hear that *The Boys Presents: Diabolical* isn’t getting a second season. Eric Kripke basically said it’s canceled, and while they definitely *wanted* to make more, not enough people watched it to justify the cost. It’s a shame, I actually enjoyed it!

Okay, so the creator of *Supernatural* just admitted something pretty significant: people stopped watching. Their spin-off, *Diabolical*, started strong in 2022, critics liked it, but the audience quickly lost interest. It seems like fans are getting a little burned out on the show’s increasingly heavy-handed political themes. It’s a bit of a wake-up call for the franchise, honestly.

Politics Taking Over the Storylines

Eric Kripke, the creator of *The Boys*, is well-known for sharing his political opinions, and he frequently uses the show to express them. He’s stated that the character Homelander is meant to resemble Donald Trump and that the series is openly political. Kripke also publicly expressed extreme disappointment when Trump was re-elected.

Recently, the show’s direction has caused a split among fans. While *The Boys* and *Gen V* originally used humor to critique the idea of corporate-controlled superheroes, the storylines now seem more focused on pushing specific beliefs.

The show *Gen V* recently sparked controversy with a scene showing a goat named “Elon” being violently destroyed. Many felt this went beyond satire and into gratuitous violence. Elon Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter) with a joke about destroying a “small hotdog” representing Jeff Bezos.

Viewers reacted negatively to the storyline, believing the show had shifted from offering insightful criticism to making politically charged attacks on individuals.

Viewership Now Decides The Future

According to an interview with *The Wrap*, the future of *Gen V* hinges on how many people watch the current season. Executive producer Eric Kripke revealed they have plans for a third season, but need strong viewership for Season 2 to make it happen. He urged fans to watch immediately, emphasizing that ratings are being closely monitored right now.

The same question of whether it will succeed also hangs over *Vought Rising*, another show in the works. Kripke explained that the studio has been great to work with and given them chances to create new content, but ultimately, its success depends on viewership. He said, “It’s a business, and we also have to deliver. So hopefully the audience shows up.”

The End of The Boys

Amazon has confirmed that Season 5 will be the last season of *The Boys*, bringing the original series to an end, though the show’s creator, Kripke, says there are still stories to explore. However, he implies that future seasons aren’t guaranteed.

As viewers tire of heavy-handed political themes and ratings decline, *The Boys* risks suffering a downfall similar to the one experienced by its characters – ultimately being ruined by its own making.

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2025-10-17 03:04