‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 7 ties lowest-rated episode in series history on IMDb

'The Boys' Season 5 Episode 7 is drawing mixed reactions after tying the show’s lowest IMDb rating to date

The latest episode of The Boys is facing a mixed reaction online after Episode 7 of Season 5 reportedly dropped to one of the lowest audience scores in the franchise’s history on IMDb.

Titled “The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk,” the episode currently holds a 7.1 user rating on IMDb, tying it with Season 4’s “Life Among the Septics” as the lowest-rated episode of the entire series so far.

‘The Boys’ S5 E7 is at 7.1 on IMDb

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The episode pushes the story deeper into chaos as Homelander tightens his grip on power and descends further into instability. Viewers also saw major developments involving Frenchie, Kimiko, and Mother’s Milk, while emotional tension continued building between Annie and Hughie.

One of the biggest talking points online has been the episode’s shocking ending involving Frenchie and Kimiko, which many fans described as sudden and emotionally brutal. Meanwhile, the appearance of Marie Moreau from Gen V sparked debate among viewers who felt the crossover may confuse audiences unfamiliar with the spin-off.

Social media reactions have been divided, with some praising the darker tone and emotional stakes, while others criticized the pacing and tonal shifts between serious moments and satire. Several fans also argued the series may be struggling to balance its expanding storylines as it approaches the final episodes.

Despite the backlash, the episode has generated massive discussion online, with many viewers still eager to see how the season finale resolves Homelander’s escalating reign of terror.