The Boys season 5 episode 1 recap: Easter eggs, cameos and big deaths

The Boys season 5 premiere kicks off with a brutal episode that escalates the conflict between Billy Butcher's team and Homelander. Starlight and the rebellion seek a way to defeat Homelander, who is consolidating power with Sister Sage's help. The episode features major reveals, including Butcher's new powers and the deaths of Love Sausage, Ivy, and A-Train, alongside numerous Easter eggs and cameos.

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