Frenchie Dies in The Boys

May 14, 2026, 10:00
USEntertainment

Introduction

The TV show The Boys has a sad moment. The character Frenchie dies in the second to last episode of season five.

Main Body

Frenchie fought the bad man, Homelander. Frenchie died to save Kimiko. The creator, Eric Kripke, decided this. He wanted the story to be sad. Kripke said the heroes must lose someone to win. Frenchie and Kimiko loved each other. This makes the fans feel sad. Actor Tomer Capone played Frenchie since 2019. He loves the character. He does not want to watch the episode. Some fans think the season is too slow, but Kripke does not agree.

Conclusion

The show is almost finished. The last episode comes out on May 20 on Prime Video.

Learning

The 'Past' Trick

Look at these words from the text:

  • Died
  • Fought
  • Wanted
  • Played

These tell us something happened before now.

The Simple Rule: Most words just add -ed at the end to move to the past. Example: Want →\rightarrow Wanted

The Rebels (Irregular): Some words change completely. You just have to memorize them! Example: Fight →\rightarrow Fought

Quick Guide: Who does what?

Present (Now)Past (Then)
LoveLoved
DecideDecided
DieDied
PlayPlayed

Vocabulary Learning

sad (adj.)
Feeling unhappy or sorrowful
Example:I felt sad when the movie ended.
moment (n.)
A short period of time
Example:It was a special moment for the team.
character (n.)
A person in a story or play
Example:The main character in the book is brave.
bad (adj.)
Not good or of poor quality
Example:The food tasted bad.
save (v.)
To keep safe or protect
Example:She saved the document before the crash.
story (n.)
A narrative about events or people
Example:He told a funny story.
want (v.)
To desire something
Example:I want a new phone.
hero (n.)
A brave or admired person
Example:The hero helped the children.
lose (v.)
To no longer have or be missing
Example:I will not lose my keys.
win (v.)
To succeed or come out ahead
Example:They will win the game.
fan (n.)
A supporter or admirer of someone or something
Example:She is a fan of the band.
watch (v.)
To look at or observe
Example:We will watch the movie tonight.