AceShowbiz - The Boys has returned with its fifth and final season on Prime Video, promising fans a blend of intense action and emotional moments. The show’s creators and cast have warned viewers that this season would deliver shocking twists and character deaths, and so far, Season 5 has certainly kept that promise. High-profile characters like A-Train, Adam Bourke, and Firecracker have already been killed off in recent episodes, maintaining the series’ reputation for brutal and unexpected losses.

This week’s episode continued the trend but ignited widespread backlash among fans, centering on the surprising death of Black Noir II. The conflict between The Deep and Black Noir II has been a recurring subplot throughout the season. Initially, the two characters appeared to have a somewhat cordial relationship, but tensions grew as The Deep sought to curry favor with Homelander, who is steadily increasing his grip on power.

Last week’s episode revealed that Black Noir II was involved in a play directed by Adam Bourke, prompting The Deep to retaliate by sending an eel through the sewers to assassinate Bourke. This week, the escalating feud culminated in a violent confrontation where The Deep managed to kill Black Noir II. The manner of Black Noir’s death, however, stirred significant criticism from the fanbase.

One of The Deep’s motivations for targeting Black Noir II stems from paranoia about being killed by Homelander. In a prior episode, Homelander staged a fake “faith healing” event where he pretended to grant Black Noir II the powers of flight and speech, despite Black Noir II already possessing these abilities. This staging was meant to impress the public but left many viewers puzzled, considering the show has repeatedly demonstrated Black Noir II’s superhuman capabilities including flight, speech, immense strength, and near-invulnerability.

The controversy reached a fever pitch when The Deep ambushed Black Noir II, strangling him with cords before stabbing him in the neck, resulting in Black Noir’s death. Fans quickly expressed disbelief and frustration because this death seemed inconsistent with Black Noir II’s established powers. Previously, he had survived multiple close-range gunfire incidents, making his vulnerability to a knife attack difficult to accept.

Fans took to social media and forums to voice their disappointment. One user remarked, "Black Noir really forgot he could fly when Deep was choking him huh." Another fan commented, "I was really expecting him to fly away or at least resist more. It would have fit Deep’s cowardly character to attack while Noir was asleep from narcolepsy." A third user summarized the sentiment by saying, "I accepted the choking, but the knife attack really took me out of it."

This reaction highlights a perceived plot hole or at least a contrived convenience in the storytelling. The show had previously emphasized Black Noir II’s ability to fly and his near-invulnerability, yet these abilities were seemingly ignored during his fatal encounter with The Deep. Meanwhile, The Deep, who has rarely been shown wielding significant strength, was suddenly able to overpower and kill one of the most powerful supes in the series, leaving fans unconvinced.

The inconsistency is especially glaring because the show made a point of showcasing Black Noir II’s flight publicly during Homelander’s staged event, only to behave as if he lacked that ability moments later. This discrepancy has generated heated debates among the fan community, who feel the moment undermines the character’s previously established traits and the show’s internal logic.

With only two episodes remaining in the series, it remains to be seen if The Boys will address or explain this controversial moment. Many speculate that The Deep’s victory over Black Noir II might be setting up a significant downfall or humiliation for The Deep himself, consistent with his history of embarrassing failures. Regardless of what unfolds, the manner of Black Noir II’s death is unlikely to sit well with many viewers.

Season 5 of The Boys continues to deliver dramatic surprises and character deaths, but the handling of Black Noir II’s demise has sparked a notable divide between the creative choices of the show and fan expectations. As the series nears its conclusion, fans are watching closely to see how these threads will be resolved and whether the show will maintain its high standards for internal consistency.