The Boys Season 5: Supernatural Reunion and Joe Kessler's Coming Back
The comeback of Joe Kessler, a character debuted in season 4 and portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, much awaited by The Boys' fans. The story of the show has been much changed by Kessler's presence, which reflects Billy Butcher's (Karl Urban) inner conflict. The issue of Kessler's comeback and possible interactions with other Supernatural cast members like Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy) and Jim Beaver (President-elect Robert Singer) has been a hot topic given the fifth season looks to be the last.
Season 5 of The Boys: Joe Kessler's Resumae
Renowned for his iconic performance in Supernatural, Jeffrey Dean Morgan has said that the resolution of the show depends critically on Kessler's comeback in The Boys season 5. "I'm not sure how you handle Season 5 without an appearance, at least," he said in an interview with Variety. That is how I feel. Although I have never attended any official meetings regarding it, I believe it would be quite difficult to go on without some kind of closure—and ideally, that would be a whole season!
Why The Boys Season 5's Kessler's Return Is Essential?
The series has been defined in great part by Kessler's influence on Butcher, both favorable and negative. Butcher has often atoned, but Kessler's presence—a reflection of his darker impulses—has driven him toward bad decisions. For instance, Butcher's choice to murder Victoria Neuman—a pivotal event in the series—was greatly influenced by Kessler.
Kessler still sits in Butcher's car's rearseat at the end of season 4, thus their dynamic is unresolved. Kessler is a symbol of the inner struggle Butcher must overcome if he is to find his atonement—the Devil on Butcher's shoulder. The viewers are ready to see how this inner struggle will manifest in the last season.
Possibility for an Organic Reunion
Although Kessler's interaction with other Supernatural performers such as Jensen Ackles and Jim Beaver is intriguing, the reality of Kessler's life as a hallucination complicates such a situation somewhat. Although a scene involving all three characters could be envisioned, it most certainly involves Kessler guiding Butcher's words and actions, only seen by Butcher.
Whether Kessler contacts Soldier Boy or President-elect Robert Singer personally, his comeback is absolutely crucial for the arc of the last season. The last chapter of The Boys will be shaped by Butcher's inner conflict with Kessler and the results of his acts.
