“She’s literally shooting puppies!”: Eric Kripke Confirms Firecracker from ‘The Boys’ is Based on Real-Life People as Creator Goes All Out War Against the Right

In the wild, irreverent world of The Boys, where superheroes are as flawed as the humans they protect, a new character’s set to ignite even more controversy! This spirited addition to Kripke’s broader narrative strategy (taking a pointed stance against the far-right) infuses the show with political commentary.  [caption id="attachment_275121" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles & Eric Kripke at Cosmic-Con International | Wikimedia/vagueonthehow[/caption] As the character’s brutal antics play out on screen, viewers are left to grapple with the unsettling realities she represents. Get ready for a season that promises to be as explosive as it is thought-provoking! Satire