Will Ryan Butcher die in "The Boys: Season 5"?

“Ryan is a major character with a dark arc; the show often kills off key figures for shock value. With only 17 days left in the season, his death is likely.”

“Ryan is central to the series’ moral stakes and future. A death is plausible in a final season, but killing him risks undercutting key themes; redemption/survival feels somewhat more likely than death.”

“Ryan is a central character with significant arc potential; while The Boys kills major characters, protecting/redeeming Ryan seems narratively likely. Still meaningful chance given show's brutality and finale stakes.”