‘The Boys’ Creator Eric Kripke Reacts to Elon Musk’s Take on Homelander in the Finale

The final episode of The Boys has already stirred up a lot of debate online, but things got even louder when Elon Musk jumped into the conversation on X. The discussion started with a post criticizing the show’s ending and its portrayal of Homelander, which quickly spread across social media.

The original post claimed that the show turned Homelander into a political symbol and criticized the writers for what it called an exaggerated and “deranged” direction in the finale. It also accused the series of pushing uncomfortable themes in its storytelling choices.

Elon Musk responded to that post with a single word, writing, “Pathetic.” His comment quickly gained attention and added fuel to an already heated discussion about the ending of the series.

Shortly after, Eric Kripke, the creator and showrunner of The Boys, reacted on X by resharing Musk’s comment. Kripke added his own message, writing, “OMG this is his review of what @TheBoysTV did to Homelander, I’ll never get a better review ever. #TheBoys”.

The exchange quickly went viral, with fans and critics weighing in on both the finale and the public back-and-forth between Musk and Kripke. According to social media activity and viewer reactions, the finale has sharply divided the audience.

A large portion of viewers described Homelander’s final arc as disappointing and underwhelming. Many fans expected a massive, destructive final showdown after years of buildup, but instead felt the ending was more contained and emotionally driven.

One of the biggest complaints focused on how the final battle played out. Viewers pointed out that Homelander, who had been built up as nearly unstoppable, seemed less powerful in the final confrontation. His attacks felt less destructive than expected, which left some fans feeling that his character had been weakened before his actual defeat.

Another major point of criticism was how he was taken down. Instead of a long tactical fight, Homelander was hit by a large energy blast created using experimental tech, which removed his powers. Some viewers felt this moment worked as a convenient plot device rather than a satisfying conclusion.

The emotional tone of his downfall also divided audiences. After losing his powers, Homelander is shown breaking down completely in front of his enemies. While some viewers saw this as a fitting end for a deeply unstable character, others felt the scene pushed his humiliation too far and removed any remaining sense of threat from the villain.

The final moment of his death also became a major talking point. A powerless Homelander is ultimately killed in a brutal, physical confrontation using a simple weapon. Some fans found this choice symbolic, while others felt it reduced a once god-like figure to something too ordinary.

Despite the criticism, Antony Starr’s performance has still been widely praised. Many viewers agree that his acting carried the emotional weight of the character’s final moments, even if opinions differ on the writing choices.

With Elon Musk’s comment now part of the wider conversation, the finale of The Boys has become one of the most debated TV endings in recent memory, showing just how split the audience remains over how Homelander’s story was brought to a close.

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