Why A-Train Was Killed Off in Season 5 Premiere
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Boys season five premiere featured a major character death, with A-Train (Reggie Franklin) being killed by Homelander in the episode's final moments.
- A-Train's death came after he swerved to avoid hitting an innocent bystander, showing a newfound conscience, which angered Homelander due to A-Train's past betrayals.
- Series creator Eric Kripke revealed that although he was initially hesitant to kill A-Train so early, the writers pushed for an early major death to establish that no character is safe this season.
- Planned storylines involving A-Train, such as reuniting with his brother and a redemption arc, were condensed to provide a suitable sendoff in the premiere episode.
- This death sets the tone for the final season, emphasizing a higher death count and increased stakes for all characters.
