AceShowbiz - Cameras are now rolling on the much-anticipated fifth season of Prime Video's hit series "The Boys", and fans could not be more excited. With Karl Urban (Billy Butcher) sharing a characteristically gory selfie on Instagram, covered in blood and boldly holding up five fingers, the anticipation is palpable.

Urban's bloody teaser is right in line with what we've come to expect from Butcher, never afraid to get his hands dirty. "You just started and already covered in blood. YES!" commented an enthusiastic fan, echoing the excitement of Prime Video's account, "Bloody excited."

Showrunner Eric Kripke also took to social media, sharing a first official set photo featuring returning stars Antony Starr as Homelander, Chase Crawford as The Deep, and Nathan Mitchell as the new Black Noir following the original's dramatic death in season 3. "They saved me in every way a man can be saved," Kripke captioned the image, hinting at the intense camaraderie and treacherous alliances that lie ahead.

Kripke's candid interviews reveal his mixed feelings about this punk-rock show's legacy. Speaking to Collider, he confessed, "I live in absolute terror of becoming the thing we've been satirizing for five years." He emphasized his dedication to maintaining the series' quality and avoiding the pitfalls of "selling out" despite the pressure to expand the show's universe.

"The Boys" final season presents an array of perilous scenarios. In a conversation with TV Guide, Kripke hinted that "anyone who dies in season 5 will richly deserve it," underscoring the narrative stakes. Historically, the series has deviated from its comic-book origins, offering twists and turns that keep audiences on their toes. Fans speculate about the fate of characters like Butcher and Homelander, with some expecting a redemptive arc for the embattled leader of "The Boys".

This final chapter also promises to elevate the stakes as Victoria Neuman closes in on the Oval Office, under the influence of Homelander. Butcher, facing his own mortality and estranged from his team, must find a way to reconcile with his allies and save the world.

Returning cast members include Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit and Cameron Crovetti. New cast additions include Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

As we count down to the final season, one thing's for sure, the ride is far from over. With surprises, betrayals, and no doubt a lot of blood, "The Boys" swan song is set to be as thrilling as its meteoric rise.