The fifth season of The Boys is heading toward its final episodes, and a major question keeps coming up: will episode 7 reveal Billy Butcher’s hidden past? With only three episodes left after this week’s release, fans think the show is getting ready to answer one of its oldest mysteries.
Online leaks and Reddit posts suggest that episode 7 might take viewers back in time. The rumors point to a scene where Butcher and Hughie are trapped together, and the truth about Butcher’s scar and his connection to a man named Joe Kessler finally comes out.
Episode 7 Release Date and What to Expect
The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 will release on Prime Video on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The episode drops at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET for viewers in the United States. For fans in the UK, that means 8 a.m. BST. In India, it arrives at 12:30 p.m. IST. Australian viewers can watch it at 5 p.m. AEST.
Actor Karl Urban, who plays Butcher, recently warned fans that episodes seven and eight will be extremely brutal. He suggested that major characters might not even survive until the end of episode seven. This warning has made fans even more curious about what the episode contains.
The Leaked Images Pointing to a Flashback
A post on the r/TheBoys subreddit shared images from an upcoming episode. The photos show Butcher and Hughie in a closed room. In one image, Hughie’s face is covered in blood from someone else. The person who posted the images claimed these scenes are from episode 7.
According to the same post, the episode might include a flashback where Kessler appears. Viewers learned in season 4 that Kessler was not a real person but a hallucination created by Butcher’s diseased mind. However, the flashback could show the real Joe Kessler from Butcher’s past and explain how Butcher got the scar on his forehead.
The post also mentioned that a shapeshifter might be involved in the episode, capturing both Butcher and Hughie and forcing Kessler to reveal secrets about Butcher’s history.
Butcher’s Current State in Season 5
The fifth season has shown Butcher becoming more cruel and more like Homelander. He wanted to use a virus that would kill all supes, including good ones like Starlight and Kimiko. But something changed in episode 5. His dog Terror ate chocolate and almost died. Butcher rushed to save the dog, showing he still has humanity left inside him. After that event, he decided to find a cure for the virus instead of using it to kill everyone.
Episode 5 also brought a Supernatural reunion. Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy), Jared Padalecki (Mr. Marathon), and Misha Collins (Malchemical) all appeared together. Only one of them walked away alive, as Soldier Boy killed Malchemical and Homelander crushed Mr. Marathon’s head.
Why Episode 7 Makes Sense for a Butcher Backstory
The show has never fully explained Butcher’s past with the real Joe Kessler. Viewers only know that Kessler was someone Butcher knew before the events of the series. Season 4 revealed that the Kessler Butcher talked to was not real. But the real Kessler’s story remains untold.
Episode 7 often serves as the calm before the big finale in The Boys. In past seasons, this episode position has been used for major reveals and character moments. With the series ending after episode 8, episode 7 is the last chance to fill in gaps about Butcher’s history before the final confrontation.
Some comic book readers have pointed out that the final arc in the original The Boys comics included a flashback that explained Butcher’s motivations completely. The TV show has changed many things from the comics, but this is one story detail that fans have been waiting to see on screen.
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What Fans Are Saying
Online discussions about episode 7 have grown louder as the release date gets closer. Many viewers want to know the real story behind Butcher’s scar and his relationship with the original Joe Kessler. The leaked images have only made people more excited for Wednesday.
The showrunner Eric Kripke has said the final season would have real consequences. With only two episodes left after episode 7, every scene carries extra weight. Karl Urban’s warning that episode seven could be the most brutal one yet suggests that even if fans get answers about Butcher’s past, they might also have to say goodbye to beloved characters.
Episode titles for the remaining episodes have not been released yet. Prime Video is keeping them secret until each episode airs. Fans will have to wait until May 13 to see if the rumors about Butcher’s past are true.
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