The Boys Season 5’s AI, Malignant, The Thing & More Easter Eggs

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Want to know about all the hidden references in The Boys Season 5 and how they hint at what’s coming in the series finale? As Billy Butcher and his team try to defeat Homelander, the first two episodes are filled with callbacks to earlier moments, references to pop culture, and subtle nods to the original comic book series – all of which build the tension as we head into the show’s last season.

This article details all the hidden references and Easter eggs found in the first two episodes of The Boys Season 5.

List of all major easter eggs in The Boys Season 5 Episode 1 and 2

Episode 1: Freedom Camp 47 Background Details

Inside the camp, Frenchie is carrying a copy of The Deep’s life story, titled ‘Deeper.’ Meanwhile, Vought-A-Burger is selling a special Homelander-themed meal, and the prisoners are watching screenings of ‘Dawn of the Seven’.

Episode 1: The Deep Fake Dismissal

When Annie released her Flight 37 video, Ashley and Sister Sage quickly claimed it was a “deep fake.” This reflects the current situation with AI technology – tools like Sora 2.0 can create videos so realistic, it’s nearly impossible to prove they aren’t real.

Episode 1: A-Train’s Quicksilver Moment

A-Train stops time during the fight, a move that strongly resembles the time-stopping scenes featuring Quicksilver in the X-Men films Days of Future Past and Apocalypse.

Episode 1: A-Train Avoids Robin’s Fate

A-Train nearly hits a woman on the street, echoing a traumatic event from Season 1 when he fatally struck Hughie’s girlfriend, Robin.

Episode 1: Godolkin Cover-Up

The latest episode of Firecracker alleges that Starlight was behind the Godolkin massacre and insists the whole thing was fabricated. This accusation strongly connects to the storylines from Season 2 of Gen V.

Episode 1: Soldier Boy on Ice

Homelander is still holding Soldier Boy captive in his hideout, and a recent glimpse confirms he hasn’t been released since the end of last season.

Episode 2: Oh-Father’s Sorcerer Archetype

Okay, so this character, Oh-Father, really feels like the ultimate magical authority in the show. His voice and presence immediately put me in mind of Doctor Strange or even DC’s Doctor Fate – he’s definitely presented as the go-to mystical being, almost a god amongst sorcerers. He is the archetype, you know? The one all the other magic users will likely be measured against.

Episode 2: Ashley’s Second Face

As a huge movie fan, I immediately thought of Harry Potter when Ashley’s secret was revealed – it’s so similar to how Professor Quirrell’s face changed to reveal Voldemort! And it reminded me of James Wan’s Malignant too, with that whole creepy, hidden-face body horror vibe. It’s clear those films were a big influence here.

Episode 2: Rock Hard as The Thing

Rock Hard is a massive, 30,000-pound granite sculpture that intentionally resembles the creature from Marvel’s The Thing, but in a much more disturbing and exaggerated way.

Episode 2: The Kix Crib Influencer Satire

The Teenage Kix house playfully mocks the trend of influencer content houses, featuring characters like Sheline and Jetstreak advertising silly products – Lean Lady Diet Water and Turbo Rush energy drinks – on a platform similar to TikTok.

Episode 2: “I Got You… I Know”

I noticed something amazing while watching! When starlight hit Hughie as he was flying, it instantly reminded me of that iconic moment between Han and Leia in The Empire Strikes Back – but with the roles reversed. It was a really clever and beautiful visual echo, and I loved how it played with that familiar scene.

Episode 2: Soldier Boy’s Resurrection

Soldier Boy seemingly dies from the Supe Virus, but then shockingly comes back to life while in his body bag. This dramatic return echoes familiar themes of resurrection often seen in comic books and horror stories.

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2026-04-09 08:41