The Boys Season 5 cast & characters guide: Prime Video

Key takeaways

The Boys features a huge cast, including Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty.
Other returning cast members include Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, and Jensen Ackles.
Season 5 is streaming now on Prime Video around the world and features new cast members like Daveed Diggs.

The fifth and final season of the Emmy-winning series The Boys is now streaming on Prime Video, bringing the story of corrupt superheroes (known as “Supes”) and the ragtag crew trying to keep them in check to a thrilling conclusion.

Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the series is available to watch in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Here's everything you need to know about the cast and characters of The Boys in Season 5.

Which 'The Boys' characters are returning in Season 5?

The titular group known as the Boys comprises individuals who want to take down the corrupt company Vought, which created Supes. The group includes Billy Butcher, Hughie Campbell, Frenchie, Mother's Milk, Kimiko, and Annie January (formerly known as Starlight).

These characters all return in Season 5, along with Homelander and other Supes from Vought.

Here is everyone who is back for the final season of The Boys.

Karl Urban (Billy Butcher)

Karl Urban (Billy Butcher) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, is the leader of the Boys. He has dedicated his life to fighting Vought and the corrupt Supes, taking dramatic steps to exact revenge against Homelander. This includes taking Compound V to gain superpowers himself.

Jack Quaid (Hughie Campbell)

Jack Quaid (Hughie Campbell) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video

Hughie Campbell, played by Jack Quaid, has been fighting the war on superheroes with Butcher and the Boys since Season 1 after his girlfriend was killed due to Supe malfeasance. He has evolved into a key strategist and moral center of the team and is in a relationship with Annie January.

Antony Starr (Homelander)

Antony Starr (Homelander) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Homelander, played by Antony Starr, is the most powerful superhero on Earth and the leader of The Seven, the world's premier superteam. His powers run the gamut, from super-strength and flight to the ability to blast lasers from his eyes. But behind the shiny veneer of an all-American icon lurks a terrifying psychosis.

Erin Moriarty (Annie January, formerly known as Starlight)

Erin Moriarty (Annie January aka Starlight) in The Boys on Prime Video.

Erin Moriarty plays Annie January, formerly known as Starlight. She discovered Vought's corruption after joining The Seven and later quit to join the Boys, shedding her Starlight identity. She possesses light-based powers and has been in a relationship with Hughie throughout the series.

Jessie T. Usher (A-Train/Reggie)

The Boys: African American man with serious expression in gray jacket

Jessie T. Usher (A-Train) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

A-Train, played by Jessie T. Usher, is The Seven's speedster and the fastest man on Earth. Originally a staunch Homelander loyalist, he questions his loyalty after witnessing corruption firsthand. He is also the one who accidentally killed Hughie’s girlfriend in Season 1.

Laz Alonso (Mother's Milk)

The Boys: Two people looking concerned outside Vought Studios building

Erin Moriarty (Annie January) and Laz Alonso (Mother's Milk) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Mother's Milk, played by Laz Alonso, is the Boys' brilliant tactician, relied upon by Butcher to bring plans to fruition and keep the team together. His personal vendetta against Vought stems from his family's tragic history with the company and Soldier Boy.

Chace Crawford (The Deep)

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Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir) and Chace Crawford (The Deep) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

The Deep, played by Chace Crawford, is The Seven's aquatic Supe who can communicate with fish and other aquatic creatures. He was exiled for his actions toward Starlight but later rejoined The Seven after pledging his unconditional loyalty to Homelander.

Tomer Capone (Frenchie)

The Boys: Two people examining something with a flashlight in a dark, industrial setting

Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko) and Tomer Capone (Frenchie) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Frenchie, played by Tomer Capone, is the Boys' jack-of-all-trades, possessing skills in weapons, explosives, chemistry, and more. His troubled past haunts him as he seeks redemption while developing a deep bond with Kimiko.

Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko)

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Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Kimiko, played by Karen Fukuhara, is the Boys’ secret weapon with her powerful abilities that include advanced strength, limb regeneration, and even rising from the dead. She communicates mostly through sign language and has a close connection with Frenchie.

Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir)

The Boys: Three superhero characters in futuristic costumes standing together

Chace Crawford (The Deep), Antony Starr (Homelander), and Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir) and in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Nathan Mitchell plays Black Noir, who is one of Homelander’s top superhero henchmen alongside The Deep. He took on the mantle of Black Noir after the original was killed by Homelander, but this version can talk and fly.

Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy)

The Boys: Two superheroes in futuristic costumes standing side by side

Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy) and Antony Starr (Homelander) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, led the disbanded superhero team Payback before being presumed dead. The Boys rescued him from a Russian laboratory in Season 3, and he later discovered he is Homelander's biological father before being cryogenically frozen by Vought.

Cameron Crovetti (Ryan)

Antony Starr (Homelander) and Cameron Crovetti (Ryan) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Ryan is the son of Homelander and Butcher’s wife, Becca. He’s also the first natural-born Supe with powers matching his father's. He has a complicated relationship with both Homelander and Butcher throughout the series.

Susan Heyward (Sister Sage)

The Boys: Three diverse professionals in a modern office boardroom

Susan Heyward (Sister Sage) and Valorie Curry (Firecracker) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Sister Sage, played by Susan Heyward, is a Supe who is the smartest person on the planet. She sows chaos in the streets with riots and other plots to help Homelander rise to power after joining The Seven in Season 4.

Valorie Curry (Firecracker)

The Boys: Two women in contrasting outfits stand close together, one in action-hero gear, the other in a business suit

Valorie Curry (Firecracker) and Colby Minifie (Ashley) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Valorie Curry portrays Firecracker, a Supe with the ability to generate sparks with her fingers. She joined The Seven in Season 4 and is fiercely loyal to Homelander. She also hosts the controversial talk show “Truth Bomb” on Vought News Network.

Colby Minifie (Ashley Barrett)

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Colby Minifie (Ashley Barrett) in 'The Boys' on Prime Video.

Ashley, played by Colby Minifie, began as a Vought publicist before climbing the corporate ladder. Terrified of Homelander, she remained loyal to a fault while navigating corporate survival in Vought Tower. At the end of Season 4, she gains superpowers by taking Compound V.

Who else is in 'The Boys' Season 5?

There is also a slew of new cast members in Season 5 of The Boys.

Daveed Diggs (Hamilton and Blindspotting) joins the cast as a series regular in Season 5.
Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins also make appearances this season. They starred alongside Ackles in Supernatural.

Characters from Gen V, a spinoff series of The Boys, are also featured in the final season.

What else can I watch on Prime Video?

Prime Video offers thousands of movies, series, live sports, and more.

There are plenty of other Amazon Original series as well, like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, and Fallout.

Programming from partners such as HBO Max, Apple TV, Crunchyroll, and MGM+ is also available via Prime Video Subscriptions, as well as more than 900 free ad-supported (FAST) channels.

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