All 9 New Supes in 'The Boys' Season 5, Ranked

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Jared Padalecki as Mister Marathon in 'The Boys' Season 5.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 6:04 PM EDT

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Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for The Boys Season 5, Episode 5.It's still a tough pill to swallow, but the end is near for the sensational Prime Video hit, The Boys. Based on the comic book series of the same name, the satirical superhero masterpiece has subverted the genre's tropes since 2019, offering a high-octane, gruesome, and violent exploration of the dark side of heroism and society. Created by Eric Kripke for television, The Boys has pushed the superhero genre to the limit in extraordinary ways.

For the fifth and final season, the ultimate showdown between Homelander (Antony Starr) and Butcher (Karl Urban) is finally coming to fruition. As Homelander has seized control of Vought and the United States government, holding dissidents in "Freedom Camps," it's up to the Boys to fight back by any means possible. After a year's time jump between seasons, the landscape of the universe has been reshaped, meaning new Supes have come to the forefront. These new Supes have appeared in the story, some more significant than others. We will only discuss those who have made a physical appearance thus far, so just-referenced Supes won't make the cut. From an insider in the government to a literal tumor on the back of an established character's head, the new Supes will go down in Season 5 history for hilarity, hijinks, and being plain, old ridiculous.

9 The Worm

Played by Ely Henry

Ely Henry as The Worm in Season 5 of 'The Boys.'

In this superhero universe, Supes are forward-facing individuals who are praised and platformed for their powers. As we see on the spin-off Gen V, Supes literally go to school to train to become celebrities! But not all Supes have a face for heroism. Some use their extra powers to make other Supes look better. Such is the case for The Worm (Ely Henry). As a basement-dweller whose secondary ability was writing scripts, his actual Supe skills end up benefiting Butcher and Starlight (Erin Moriarty). The Worm is dragged into the fray to dig a tunnel into the Freedom Camp to break out Mother's Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Capone), and Hughie (Jack Quaid). How does he get involved? Butcher has blackmail on him after he was caught sending sexually suggestive texts to a then-19-year-old Miranda Cosgrove.

This Supe's main attribute is eating soil, which is shot out from behind him via, well, his behind. As an insect-centric Supe, The Worm is a parody of real-life creature superheroes we love like Spider-Man. Only he's meant for action while The Worm is destined to slug his way behind a computer. The Worm's broader presence in the season is to provide cheeky commentary on AI replacing scriptwriters, as he was fired by Vought in exchange for AI-generated scripts. Played by Ely Henry, The Worm's main presence in the season is for cheeky humor, and that's about it!

8 Sheline

Played by Emma Elle Paterson

Emma Elle Paterson as Sheline in Season 5 of 'The Boys.'

While The Seven is our primary Supe team, Season 5 introduced us to another Vought-approved team, Teenage Kix. A parody of young superhero groups like Teen Titans, the team is centered around marketing-focused Gen Z influencers who occupy a Hype House-style mansion called the Kix Crib to create content, rather than act as traditional heroes. One such Supe influencer is Sheline (Emma Elle Paterson). Like many obnoxious social media influencers we love to hate, Sheline is all about the shot. If she can create perfect content, she's going to lose her mind. Dark, unapologetic, and wildly charismatic, Sheline's main focus is posting ad-heavy, sexually suggestive content. When she's not doing that, she's having fun rounding up Starlighters, filming as she acts.

A direct parody of Catwoman, Sheline's primary skills are those attributed to a feline. She has enhanced senses, reflexes, and combat skills, as well as deadly claws that can cut deep. Just ask Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara). During her fight with our protagonists, Sheline has a bit of a hairball moment, proving that she's more feline than we originally imagined. Further, she likes to eat birds and partake in her own litter box. Unfortunately, this kitty girl may not have nine lives should she return later this season. Brought to life by Emma Elle Paterson, Sheline is a minor antagonist who is a major reflection on society, in and out of The Boys' world.

7 Jetstreak

Played by Dylan Colton

Dylan Colton as Jetstreak in Season 5 of 'The Boys.'

The members of Teenage Kix are all forward-facing social media personalities. Next to Sheline, Jetstreak (Dylan Colton) is the male counterpart in the eye candy department. Describing himself as the de facto leader of the group, Jetstreak is overconfident, letting his ego often get the best of him. An example of male fragility, Jetstreak desperately wants to be seen in the same light as bigger names like Homelander and The Deep (Chace Crawford). After causing chaos, rounding up dissenters with Sheline, Jetstreak was ready to battle the Boys, proving his worth. Jetstreak dislikes Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), calling him a "dead socialist" upon seeing him face-to-face. Yes, that punch to the face was wonderful to watch. Especially knowing it's that face that gets the kid all his social media attention.

Jetstreak has attributes associated with red, white, and blue superhero legends such as Captain America and Superman. Even having that boy-next-door essence. His powers presented during his performance include super flight, enhanced strength, and the ability to make an unfortunate dookie joke before he drops Hughie miles in the sky. An impressive fighter in combat, unfortunately, Jetstreak is a victim of the virus, ending his time on the series quite quickly. Delightfully portrayed by Dylan Colton, Jetstreak was gone before we truly got to know him.

6 Countess Crow

Played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Countess Crow (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) in 'The Boys' Season 5.

The Boys is brilliant for being self-referential, as well as willing to mock pop culture. Many of the Supes' names are literal, while others thrive on parody. For Countess Crow (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), how could anyone not think of the band The Counting Crows? OK, maybe they're not related, but one could imagine that she's used their music for her emo and goth-centric content. As a member of Teenage Kix, Countess Crow is often relegated to filming makeup tutorials in her room. That was before MM arrived, in which we saw her ability to speak and control the murder of crows. Well, she had a murder of crows until Sheline ate some. How she ended up on this team is a backstory we'd love to hear.

Though she may have the weakest skills in Teenage Kix, her role in the overall story puts her above her pretty counterparts. Unlike many of the Vought Supes, Countess Crow has empathy inside. Maybe her morality is shown simply to plead for her life, but where others have been shown unwilling to cower, Countess Crow reveals that all she wants is to return to a normal life. MM does spare her life, prompting the potential for a return later on this season. Should there be a Supe resistance against Homelander, we might see Countless Crow alongside the kids of Gen V. During an interview with TV Insider, actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan revealed that she doesn't think Countess Crow would fit in with the Gen V team, but she might be underestimating her.

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The Force is not a binary. It is a spectrum — from the serene halls of the Jedi Temple to the shadowed corridors of Sith space. Ten questions will reveal where you truly fall. The Force has always known. Now you will too.

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What is the Force to you? Your relationship with the Force defines everything else.

AA living energy I must be worthy of — it is not mine to control. BSomething vast and mysterious I'm only beginning to understand. CNeither light nor dark — just a current I choose to ride. DPower. Pure and simple. The strong take it; the weak don't.

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When you feel strong emotions — anger, grief, love — what do you do? The Jedi suppress. The Sith feed. Others choose differently.

AAcknowledge them, then release them. Attachment leads to suffering. BFeel them fully, then decide what to do — they're not the enemy. CBury them. Emotion is a liability I can't afford to indulge. DUse them. Passion is the engine of the dark side for good reason.

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The Jedi Council gives you an order you disagree with. You: How you handle authority reveals your alignment.

AFollow it. The Council's wisdom surpasses my own perspective. BVoice my objection clearly, then defer to the decision. CComply outwardly while doing what I think is right. DIgnore it. The strong don't answer to committees.

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You are offered forbidden knowledge that could give you enormous power. The cost is crossing a moral line. You: The dark side's pull is never more than a choice away.

ARefuse without hesitation. There is no cost worth that price. BWeigh it carefully — sometimes darkness holds real answers. CFeel the pull but walk away — for now. DAccept it. Power justifies the method used to obtain it.

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Your approach to training and learning is: A student's habits become a master's character.

ADedicated but humble. There is always more to learn from my masters. BRigorous and patient. Mastery is earned through years of discipline. CEclectic — I draw from every tradition, not just one. DRelentless and brutal. Pain accelerates growth. Rest is weakness.

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In a duel, your lightsaber fighting style reflects: Combat is the purest expression of a Force user's philosophy.

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A defeated enemy lies at your feet, powerless. You: Mercy — or its absence — is the truest test of alignment.

AStrike them down — compassion toward enemies is naïve and costly. BNeutralize them permanently. I can't afford loose ends. CSpare them if I can — but stay clear-eyed about the risks. DOffer them a chance to surrender. Every being deserves that.

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The Jedi Code forbids attachment. Your honest view on love and bonds: The source of the greatest falls in the galaxy.

AThe Code is right. Attachment clouds judgment and invites suffering. BLove is not a weakness — the Jedi Code got this one wrong. CI have no attachment — only loyalty to my master's mission. DI feel it deeply but struggle to reconcile it with my training.

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Why do you use the Force at all? What's the point? Purpose is the difference between a knight and a weapon.

ATo learn. I'm still figuring out what I'm capable of. BTo protect and serve. The Force is a responsibility, not a gift. CTo survive — and maybe carve out something worth having. DTo dominate. Strength demands to be expressed, not contained.

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At the final moment — light side or dark side pulling at you — what wins? In the end, every Force user faces this moment. What does yours look like?

AThe light. I choose peace, even when darkness would be easier. BNeither fully — I carve my own path through the middle. CWhoever I serve — my loyalty defines me more than my morality. DThe dark. Power is the only thing that's ever actually been real.

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Disciplined, compassionate, and deeply attuned to the living Force, you have walked the path long enough to understand its demands — and accept them. You lead not through authority alone, but through example. You have felt the pull of the dark side and chosen otherwise, every time. That is not certainty. That is courage.

You are earnest, powerful, and brimming with potential — and you know it, which is both your greatest asset and your most dangerous flaw. You act before you think, trust your gut over your training, and sometimes confuse impatience for bravery. The Masters see something in you, though. The question isn't whether you have what it takes — it's whether you'll be patient enough to find out.

You are not simply dangerous — you are certain, and that is worse. You have decided what the galaxy needs, and you have decided you are the one to deliver it. Your power is genuine and formidable, earned through sacrifice that would have broken lesser beings. But examine your victories carefully. Every Sith believed their cause was righteous. The dark side's cruelest trick is that it agrees with you.

You were forged in fire and reshaped by those who found you at your lowest. You serve, because service gave you structure when you had none. Your allegiance is not to an ideology — it is to survival and to the master who gave you purpose. But there is something buried beneath the conditioning. The Jedi you hunt? You recognize them. Because you remember what it felt like before the choice was taken from you.

You have looked at the Jedi Code and the Sith Code and found both of them incomplete. You walk the line not out of indecision but out of conviction — you genuinely believe both extremes miss something essential. The Jedi don't fully trust you. The Sith think you're wasting your potential. They're both partially right. But so are you.

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5 Malchemical

Played by Misha Collins

Misha Collins as Malchemical in 'The Boys' Season 5.

There was great hype surrounding the Supernatural reunion in Season 5, and boy was it epic! In the fifth episode of the season, fans were given their long-awaited gift when Misha Collins showed up as minor Supe, Malchemical. Though he does appear with another fellow Supernatural co-star we'll discuss soon, there was also a parade of celebrity cameos along with them: Kumail Nanjiani, Seth Rogen, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Robinson, and Will Forte. As Homelander and Soldier Boy head to Los Angeles, they happen upon a group of celebrities rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood elite. That cameo gathering then turns into a bloody escapade.

Though his appearance is merely a cameo, Malchemical's powers are briefly shown. The minor Supe from the comics can create deadly gases. And he puts it on display when he uses one on Homelander's face to knock him out since the mission is to take him down. Unfortunately, our time with Malchemical is short as Soldier Boy breaks his neck after realizing that he simply can't find it in himself to kill his son, Homelander.

4 Rock Hard

Played by Andrew Iles

Andrew Iles as Rock-Hard in Season 5 of 'The Boys.'

With the major hype surrounding Rock Hard (Andrew Iles), viewers were likely ready to see an unstoppable force like The Hulk and The Thing. But then, when our heroes arrive to unleash the virus on the Teenage Kix member, they've discovered the once formidable foe has literally let himself go. Instead of The Thing, they found The Blob. The strongest of the quartet, Rock Hard is known for his rock-hard skin, making him essentially invulnerable. Butcher's mission is to test the virus on the most impenetrable Supe to test whether it would be strong enough to take Homelander down. While it does ultimately work, the journey to get there was all about the humor we know and love from The Boys.

Rock Hard was presented as a humorous interlude amid the greater darkness of the storyline. It's revealed that after an incident at the Lincoln Memorial where he defaced the statue with his molten semen, his reputation faltered, and thus, he disappeared off the grid inside Kix Crib. Speaking only through a text-to-speech program and having grown into a titanic size of molten semen, Rock Hard is not going to go down without a fight. And by that, he's going to hold his breath for hours to prevent the virus from being inhaled. After Frenchie catches Soldier Boy and Jetstreak inside, he unleashes the virus, causing Rock Hard to split, collapse, and die. Played by Andrew Iles, Rock Hard was a fascinating addition and wonderful player in the evolving plot.

3 Mister Marathon

Played by Jared Padalecki

Mister Marathon (Jared Padalecki) looking nervous in 'The Boys' Season 5, Episode 5.

The highly anticipated appearance of the season was destined to come from Ackles's Supernatural co-star, Jared Padalecki. Fortunately, his appearance did not disappoint. As aging supe Mister Marathon, he is currently holed up in the former establishment of the Seven. At this abode, he showed his celebrity guests his Vought Vault, which featured incriminating Vought-related memorabilia, which he planned to use to take down Homelander. Unfortunately, while awaiting the arrival of Bombsight, when the father-and-son duo shows up, a battle ensues.

Before there was A-Train (Jessie T. Usher), the speed machine of the Seven was occupied by Mister Marathon. His need for speed is showcased after he witnesses Soldier Boy stomp on his friend's neck. What results is the epic battle between the Supernatural bros in which the celebrity friends are used as human shields. With Marathon running through them, that means the bodily explosions of the now-deceased famous faces. The battle goes in Soldier Boys' favor when Marathon skids on baby oil, allowing his one-time friend to destroy his shins. Admitting that he has no idea where Bombsight is, his life is not spared as Homelander awakens and skullcrashes him. Sam and Dean Winchester have had spats before, but this was next level!

2 Oh-Father

Played by Daveed Diggs

Daveed Diggs as Oh Father in Season 5 of 'The Boys.'

You have to be pretty super important to be a main credit actor coming into the final season of The Boys. Such was the case with the brilliant addition of Daveed Diggs as Oh-Father. The new character is an evangelical Supe and ally of Homelander who helps spread propaganda to portray the villainous leader of The Seven as a messiah. He is initially presented as a key, corrupt figure in Vought's religious outreach and husband of Vice President Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie). With his sonic voice, Oh-Father masterfully influences those in his presence with ease. Whether willing participants or victims of the crusade, Oh-Father has already proven to be a dangerous presence in the ongoing battle between Homelander and his dissenters. Though he may not be a physically strong Supe, his ability to battle from a distance makes him a formidable threat.

Having a history in the source material, there is a lot of backstory to dissect that makes him a dastardly threat while also being a direct commentary on society's association with powerful individuals of faith. Though he claims he picked Ashley at the National Prayer Breakfast, it's eventually revealed that Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) advised her to wed for optics. As a primary character in this season's story, Diggs has already dazzled, bringing immense swagger and charm to the part. Of course, this is all helped by his wonderful chemistry with Minifie. Oh-Father is a major, charismatic threat who is destined to do great damage before the season's end.

1 Ashley Barrett

Played by Colby Minifie

If there's one character who has gone through the wringer on The Boys, look no further than Ashley Barrett. As one of the very few Vought employees who haven't been killed, Ashley is a woman who is in constant survival mode. She's been an integral character in each season, but now, in Season 5, she's gone full Supe. At the end of Season 4, it's revealed that she injected herself with Compound V. Now, it's revealed that it affected her greatly. Not only did it grant her the power of the VP, but it also gave her the ability to read minds. It's a great skill to have, but it comes with a cost: Back Ashley.

Ashley now wears a wig because her hair is falling out, and she is using it to hide the tumor on the back of her head. A tumor with a mind of its own. And Back Ashley has some really opinionated things to spew. Sentient but not overpowering yet, the two Ashleys have telepathic powers that have led to some crucial decisions, yet raise concerns for Ashley. The fact that they can use their telepathy separately to read minds is a dangerous power to hold. Ashley's new Supe status is destined to be an integral part of the story's endgame. Even though she's sided with pure evil, she's had a semblance of morality deep within. Could life as a Supe guide her back to the good side? Or will she be another victim of circumstance? Only a few more episodes left to find out!