AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated reunion of The Boys stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins finally arrived in the latest episode of the series, airing Wednesday, April 29. The episode, titled "One-Shots," featured multiple character perspectives all unfolding on the same day, culminating in a brutal encounter that left only one survivor.

Fans of The Boys were treated to appearances from several key characters, including Valorie Curry as Firecracker, Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir, Susan Heyward as Sister Sage, Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, and Terror the dog. However, the highlight centered on Soldier Boy’s point of view.

The episode opens with a tense interrogation of Stan Edgar (played by Giancarlo Esposito) which reveals that a retired member of The Seven, Mr. Marathon, portrayed by Jared Padalecki, might hold key information about the surviving V1 Supes. This prompts Soldier Boy and Homelander (Antony Starr) to travel to Los Angeles, where they discover Mr. Marathon living among a group of washed-up superheroes.

During the episode, Padalecki provides insight into Mr. Marathon’s backstory, explaining that he was once the fastest member of The Seven until Homelander replaced him. Now, he languishes at Sony Pictures TV, a place described as where "washed up Supes go to die." Fans of Supernatural will catch a clever nod when a film poster labels Mr. Marathon a "supernatural speedster" rendered in the same font as that show.

Inside Mr. Marathon’s home, a poker game unfolds featuring some surprising faces, including Kumail Nanjiani, Seth Rogen (also an executive producer on the series), Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Will Forte, and Misha Collins, who plays Malchemical. This gathering quickly turns chaotic once Soldier Boy confronts the group about their loyalties and Homelander’s agenda.

The tension escalates when Malchemical uses his powers to drug Homelander, sparking a heated conversation between him, Soldier Boy, and Mr. Marathon. This scenario starkly contrasts the camaraderie fans of Supernatural might expect from the actors’ previous collaborations as Castiel, Dean, and Sam.

Refusing to betray Homelander, Soldier Boy violently breaks Malchemical’s neck and triggers a chain reaction where Mr. Marathon inadvertently crashes into the other celebrities, causing them to explode in a grisly spectacle. Even Craig Robinson, who had been sequestered in the bathroom, falls victim to the chaos.

Soldier Boy then uses several bottles of Puff Baby baby oil to slow Mr. Marathon down before brutally breaking his legs. As Mr. Marathon lies incapacitated, a newly revived Homelander delivers a crushing stomp to his face, effectively ending the confrontation in a bloody climax.

In a chilling final exchange, Soldier Boy tells Homelander, "I took care of it. Because f*** them, that's why."

The Boys continues to evolve with its fifth season, blending dark humor, brutal action, and unexpected reunions. New episodes premiere weekly on Prime Video every Wednesday.

During a June 23 interview, Jensen Ackles shared more about the reunion, revealing that Eric Kripke, the creator of Supernatural and showrunner of The Boys, enjoys working repeatedly with trusted collaborators. This explains the seamless integration of these beloved actors into the sinister world of The Boys.

As the season progresses, viewers can expect more explosive encounters and character developments that continue to blur the lines between heroism and villainy.

For those following the series closely, the recent episode’s intense scenes and shocking character fates mark a turning point.