Elon Musk calls hit show 'The Boys' finale pathetic and fake
The world's richest man says the show's ending is a groveling apology after the series used its villain to mock right-wing politics.
It is rare for a show to spark a war of words between a billionaire and a creator. When art hits too close to home, the line between satire and reality starts to blur.
What happened
Elon Musk went on X this Friday to share his thoughts on the series finale of the Amazon show 'The Boys.' He called the ending pathetic and fake. He claimed the show's creator, Eric Kripke, wrote the ending to apologize for how fans used the show's villain, Homelander, in memes.
Kripke did not take the insult to heart. He replied to Musk by saying he would never get a better review for his work. Musk later admitted he had not actually watched the show.
This is not the first time the show has caused a stir. 'The Boys' has long used its characters to poke fun at real-world politics. The show's creator has been open about using the villain to represent a mix of weakness and power.
What the money/evidence shows
- Elon Musk has a net worth of $817.1 billion.
- 'The Boys' premiered on Amazon Prime in 2019.
- The show's villain, Homelander, is a metaphor for Donald Trump.
- The finale introduced a character that many viewers linked to Elon Musk.
- Musk claims he has not watched the series.
The bigger question
Why does a show about superheroes make the world's richest man so angry? It raises a question about how much power tech leaders have over the stories we tell. When a show mocks a billionaire, is it just good satire, or is it a sign of a deeper culture war?
The other side
Eric Kripke says the show is meant to look at how fame and media can be used to sell bad ideas. He has told fans who do not like the show's politics to watch something else. His stance seems firm and backed by the show's success.
What happens now
Fans of the show will likely keep watching regardless of the drama. For the rest of us, it is a reminder that even the biggest stars in the world are watching the same shows we are. It shows how social media turns every opinion into a public fight.
What we still don't know
- Did the show's writers intentionally base the final character on Musk?
- Will this public spat change how people view the show's final season?
- Does Musk plan to watch the show now that he has commented on it?
Transparency notes
Published: May 22, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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