The Boys Season 5 Struggles to land its final punchline

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io9’s review argues The Boys’ fifth season starts strong but ends bloated and unfocused, with overlong setup and recycled jokes that undercut the finale’s impact, though Homelander remains entertaining and a few standout performances keep it watchable.
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