‘The Boys’ Star Antony Starr Appears to Take a Swipe at ‘Stranger Things’ Finale

Antony Starr is getting attention online after sharing a blunt opinion about how TV shows should end. The actor, best known for playing Homelander in The Boys, spoke about finales that feel too safe and avoid big risks.

His comments were shared by Wired. In the quote, Starr did not name any show directly, but many people believe he was hinting at Stranger Things, which recently released its final season. He said, “Something just finished – I won’t say what – and nobody died. I was just scratching my head going ‘there’s nowhere else to go this is the end of the run, kill some people!’”

The comment quickly started a debate among fans. Some agree with him and think big shows should take more risks in their final episodes. Others feel that not every story needs major character deaths to feel complete.

Stranger Things ended its run on Netflix at the start of 2026 after years of global success. The final season was released in parts, with the last episode titled “The Rightside Up.” It brought closure to the story of Eleven and her friends, played by actors like Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo. While many viewers liked the emotional ending, others felt it played things too safe.

The series was created by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer. They have said the main story is now finished, though new spin-offs are already in development, including an animated project.

At the same time, Starr’s own show The Boys is also coming to an end. Its final season began airing in April 2026, and fans expect a much darker and more intense conclusion. His role as Homelander has made him one of the most talked-about TV villains in recent years.

Outside of that series, Starr is staying busy. He is working on a new Netflix thriller called Breakers, where he plays a leader in a surfing community.

His recent comment has added more pressure on how audiences view finales, especially for long-running shows. It also raised expectations for how The Boys will wrap up its own story.

Starr has a point, but it depends on the story. Not every ending needs major deaths to feel strong, but taking risks can make a finale more memorable. What do you think? Should more shows go all in at the end, or is a softer ending sometimes better? Share your thoughts in the comments.