In the penultimate episode of The Boys Season 5, fans said goodbye to one of the series' most beloved characters: Frenchie. The French-born member of the Boys met his end in a desperate confrontation with Homelander, sacrificing himself to protect Kimiko and trigger a radiation trap. It was a moment that left viewers devastated—and, as it turns out, the actor who played him isn't ready to relive it either.
A Farewell Too Painful to Watch
Tomer Capone, who brought Frenchie to life for five seasons, admitted in an interview with Variety that he still hasn't been able to watch his character's death scene. “It’s the character I’ve played the longest in my career… it’s too hard for me to watch it right now,” Capone said. He learned of Frenchie's fate during a Zoom call with showrunner Eric Kripke, who explained that the decision followed the spirit of the original comic series.
For Capone, the bond with Frenchie went beyond the script. The character's arc—from a haunted assassin to a man seeking redemption through love and loyalty—resonated deeply with the actor. “This role taught me so much about vulnerability and strength,” Capone shared. “Saying goodbye is like losing a part of yourself.”
Dancing Through the Darkness
Despite the heavy subject matter, the set wasn't all gloom. Capone revealed that he and Antony Starr, who plays Homelander, developed a ritual to lighten the mood between takes. “We would dance and sing Frank Sinatra tunes and French songs,” Capone said. “It was our way of keeping the energy light, even when the scene was brutal.”
He even joked about Frenchie's final insults toward Homelander, noting that telling the Supe he “has never danced in his life” was the most sincere and piercing jab of all. “That line came from a real place,” Capone laughed. “Antony is a great dancer, but Homelander? Not so much.”
‘You Saved Me’: A Legacy of Pure Love
The farewell between Frenchie and Kimiko ended with the words “You saved me,” a line that Capone says encapsulates the heart of their relationship. “Their story was never about violence,” he explained. “It was about two broken people finding redemption and compassion without judgment. That’s pure love, especially in a world as twisted as Vought's.”
Frenchie's death leaves an irreplaceable void in the Boys team and sets a tragic tone for the series finale. With Homelander at the peak of his political and military power, the remaining members face their most desperate battle yet. For fans, Frenchie's sacrifice is a reminder that even in a satire as cynical as The Boys, genuine emotion can still break through.
As the series prepares to wrap up, Capone is taking time to process the end of an era. “I’ll watch it eventually,” he said. “But for now, I’m just grateful for the journey.”
