Antony Starr has officially never been nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Homelander in The Boys, despite the Prime Video series concluding its fifth and final season in 2026. The snub has ignited widespread fan outrage, with a tweet highlighting the omission amassing over 3 million views and countless replies describing Homelander as 'the greatest villain in TV history.'
Fan Reaction and Social Media Outcry
Replying to the original social media post, a user named Nicholas on X described the lack of nomination as 'actually egregious.' Another fan, Hunter, wrote: 'Kinda one of the biggest robs of all time, because Antony Starr has played Homelander absolutely flawlessly in every aspect. One of the greatest villain performances I’ve ever seen, and he’s single-handedly kept The Boys captivating for years on YEARS. A crying shame.'
Other fans compared Starr to Andrew Lincoln, who also received no Emmy nominations for his 11-season run on The Walking Dead. The snub is particularly notable because Starr's performance as the deranged superhero has been widely praised, yet the Emmys consistently overlooked him.
Deputy TV Editor's Perspective
Deputy TV Editor Tom Percival offered a contrarian view, stating: 'I must admit I’m incredibly confused by the Antony Starr/Emmy furore. Firstly, caring about awards is, to be frank, silly. If you think something’s good or you like it, then that should be enough.' He further argued that Starr's performance, while effective, was not award-worthy: 'Do I really think Starr’s performance was particularly deserving of a nomination? Not really. The Boys was coasting since season three, and the fifth go-round was at best fine. Season five didn’t really do anything new with the character; he just sort of stood there looking either smug, annoyed, or terrified. It was amusing, but it wasn’t an award-winning performance; it was a performance designed to become a GIF response in a work Slack channel.'
Emmy Nominations for The Boys
Despite the snub for Starr, The Boys did receive Emmy nominations in behind-the-camera categories, including music supervision, stunt coordination, and fantasy/sci-fi costumes. This pattern of rewarding the show's final season with technical nods is consistent with the Emmys' history. However, the lack of acting nominations remains a sore point for fans.
The series, which wrapped up its run on Amazon Prime Video, has been a critical and commercial success, with Homelander often cited as one of the most compelling villains on television. The Emmy snub ensures that Starr will never receive a nomination for the role, as the show has now concluded.
