'The Boys' returns for fifth and final season

NPR | By A Martínez

Published April 8, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

NPR's A Martinez talks to television producer Eric Kripke and actor Jessie T. Usher about the final season premiere of the satirical superhero series "The Boys."

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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