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The Boys – Season 5, Episode 5 One-Shots

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When superheroes abuse their superpowers instead of using them for good, The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought, the conglomerate that covers up their dirty secrets.
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Ben Rosenstock New York Magazine/Vulture Apr 29
4/5
At last, an episode of The Boys this season that made me feel more than just vaguely entertained! It turns out all we really needed was something to shake up the status quo, and this week’s unusual vignette structure does the trick. Go to Full Review Jesse Schedeen IGN Movies May 6
9/10
While this episode doesn't advance the overarching narrative as much as it could, it does provide several character-driven subplots that lend newfound depth to a number of key players in the series. Go to Full Review Revati Gelda Tell-Tale TV May 1
3/5
Arguably, the most compelling perspective on “One-Shots” goes to Firecracker. Up until this point, she’s largely been a one-dimensional character whose purpose has been to uplift and serve Homelander. Go to Full Review Denis Kimathi TV Fanatic Apr 29
4/5
This hour is just pure indulgence. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis When superheroes abuse their superpowers instead of using them for good, The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought, the conglomerate that covers up their dirty secrets.
Executive Producer
Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Ori Marmur, Ken Levin, Jason Netter
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 29, 2026