Homelander Injects V-One, Risks Immortality in 'The Boys' Season 5, Episode 6

In 'The Boys' season five, episode six, 'Though the Heavens Fall,' Homelander (Antony Starr) injects himself with V-One, a substance promising immortality. Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) hands over the vial, claiming it's what Stormfront would have wanted. Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) is shocked. The injection appears to empower Homelander, who ascends with a dramatic laser blast. However, the series has shown a weakness: Bombsight's immortality was extracted by Soldier Boy's radioactive blast. Fans speculate Homelander may lose his immortality in the finale, or that Soldier Boy might betray him. The episode hints at deeper themes: Golden Geisha (Naoko Mori) viewed immortality as a curse, stating 'summer is only beautiful when you know winter is coming.' Homelander's relationship with his son Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) is damaged after he beat Ryan in episode three. Homelander's fate may be tied to Ryan. The ultimate punishment could be total victory, leaving Homelander alone on an empty planet.