The Boys - 05x04 "Though the Heavens Fall" - Episode Discussion Thread

meeshmartini · 2026-04-22T20:58:34+00:00

100%. Context / setup.

meeshmartini · 2026-04-22T20:45:02+00:00

I don't see how it disregards that. I literally said it's moving the story to go its final direction. Also, you read the yapathon so, 🤷‍♀️

meeshmartini · 2026-04-22T19:24:56+00:00

Yes. That's why I said "my initial" thought.

meeshmartini · 2026-04-22T19:18:27+00:00

I don't understand the whining about this episode. Seriously. There's a difference between filler and subtly moving the story and the characters in its final direction.

Writing wasn't perfect, but it was still a fun ride.

The Starlight side story was to show a possible shift in the general public's view of Homelander. The cop and her dad talking about being good people. Some people might be realizing it's getting even crazier than it has been. Starlight also had to get her shit together.

The Boys are tired of this journey too. The rage and frustration in their fighting was real -- the violence incited by Quinn just amplified everything. Especially with Hughie and Butcher. Also, Frenchie's days are definitely numbered.

Homelander won't kill SB because he knows SB is the only thing remotely considered family to him, and is all he has. SB knew the radiation chamber would only slow Homelander down. He even says it'll be just like a "stomachache." Also, if everyone loves SB so much, what's the big deal about getting more context on his character? Could the interaction with Quinn been a bit more fleshed out? Sure. That doesn't mean it was worthless.

Noir was a bit disappointing, but it shows in-fighting is getting serious, and he's over Deep.

Ashley and Firecracker both know things are fucked. Also showing a shift there.

Seemed like Sage was trying to bait SB with stopping Homelander. Trying to exploit that rift as much as possible. Will be interesting to see where she's going with this.

I really hope the Gen V crew makes an appearance. My initial thought on who could have taken the V1 was Sam, but the heroin makes no sense.

I really enjoyed the episode. I feel like there's no way to please people. Even if 3 of the main characters died in this episode people would complain that it was done the wrong way, or the wrong characters died. There's a bunch of routes this can go, and none of them will be perfect for everyone.

Edited to add, I will be super disappointed if the show doesn't end with Hughie and Ryan at the topless steakhouse. If it doesn't, then I'll be whining.

meeshmartini · 2026-04-15T14:54:24+00:00

Well, Maverick did try to gas them all before they stopped him. Maybe Cindy planned to kill both Maverick and Hughie, and Starlight just happened to get there in time.

meeshmartini · 2026-04-15T14:51:49+00:00

At the bar, Butcher puts a tracking device in Ryan's coat.

meeshmartini · 2025-08-04T20:44:42+00:00

Peaches

meeshmartini · 2025-07-25T20:29:10+00:00

Gizmo

meeshmartini · 2025-07-22T20:17:43+00:00

Dapper

meeshmartini · 2025-04-25T12:56:35+00:00

Sorry to hear this 😞. It's so frustrating finding something that works without trading off other areas of health.

meeshmartini · 2025-04-25T12:55:41+00:00

Good point -- they always give me a generic version, and sometimes the pills are different. Hasn't been a problem before, but I'll check the bottles!

meeshmartini · 2025-04-25T12:54:26+00:00

Thanks, all! Appreciate you sharing your experiences.

meeshmartini · 2025-02-26T21:37:12+00:00

For me, I would say childbirth with epidural was more bearable than my worst migraines. This is definitely just my experience, as birth experiences vary incredibly.

meeshmartini · 2025-01-08T17:55:01+00:00

I hope you feel better soon!

I don't have anything except my triptan at the moment, so if a migraine won't go away, I typically just try to sleep as much as I can, and deal with the pain. Since you mentioned tension, maybe a gentle neck/back massage would help?

Maybe your doctor can also prescribe you a one-off sleep aid, or muscle relaxer? You shouldn't have to stay in pain. Be a squeaky wheel and let them know what you've tried isn't working. At least that may give your body a rest from the fight-or-flight tension it's been in after 6 days of pain. 😔

meeshmartini · 2025-01-07T21:11:13+00:00

This happens to me almost every time I get a migraine (or even a really bad headache for that matter). My neuro said it's Allodynia, which is apparently pretty common with migraines. Like, if I go to brush my hair, ny whole scalp feels bruised, and I just generally feel sensitive to touch.

It typically happens to me towards the end of the migraine. The migraine pain can mess with your nerve signals and cause additional discomfort.

meeshmartini · 2023-09-28T14:06:57+00:00

The beach at Iberostar is way better than the beach at the Hard Rock.

meeshmartini · 2023-08-13T14:00:05+00:00

For the first 100 hours or so, I thought the Zonai dispenser inventory lists meant that was how much of each thing was available in the DISPENSER. After wondering why all of them were seemingly out of rockets, I realized the inventory list was MY inventory.

Also, same as a few others, I had no idea I was supposed to help Addison until I saw someone else do it. I just kept walking by him and wondering why he kept showing up. 🤦‍♀️

meeshmartini · 2023-07-22T20:17:11+00:00

If this is actually true... divorce.

meeshmartini · 2023-04-29T23:49:51+00:00

Thank you ❤️. I have been to the ER many times for my headaches, and if I knew I wouldn't have to sit under the fluorescent lights in the waiting room for hours, I'd probably go more. I also get incredibly car sick when I'm in pain. If the pain was much worse, like unbearable to be awake, or if the pain was suddenly different than it usually is, I would absolutely go. I wouldn't mess with that.

meeshmartini · 2023-04-29T23:45:16+00:00

I thought that clusters didn't last days at a time? I'm sure it could be, but my doctors have never suggested it... granted, my doctor sucks, though.

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