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Frenchie Sacrifices Himself, Team Plots Virus Threatening All Supes

5/17/2026

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Showrunner Eric Kripke said Frenchie was chosen as the sacrificial character because his death would be the most heart-wrenching.
Frenchie dies protecting Kimiko in the penultimate episode of The Boys season five.
The season also shows the team planning a virus that could kill every Supe, including morally good ones like Starlight and Kimiko.

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Story summary

Showrunner Eric Kripke said Frenchie was chosen as the sacrificial character because his death would be the most heart-wrenching.
Frenchie dies protecting Kimiko in the penultimate episode of The Boys season five.
The season also shows the team planning a virus that could kill every Supe, including morally good ones like Starlight and Kimiko.