Erin Moriarty is getting hit with heavy backlash after new images from The Boys Season 5 surfaced showing her in Firecracker’s costume, and a lot of fans are not liking what they’re seeing.
The reaction on X has been largely negative, with users focusing on how different Moriarty looks compared to earlier seasons and calling the new appearance distracting.
Fans say Erin Moriarty looks unrecognizable
A big chunk of the criticism is aimed at Moriarty’s face and overall appearance.
Posts all over X claim she looks “unrecognizable,” “off,” or “weird,” with some comparing the new images to earlier seasons and saying the difference is hard to ignore. Others describe her look as “unnerving” or “like a wax figure,” with side-by-side comparisons fueling the conversation.
Some fans say the changes pull them out of the show, arguing it’s distracting when watching scenes, especially heading into the final season.
Firecracker costume adds to the criticism
On top of that, the Firecracker outfit itself isn’t landing well with everyone.
The blue sequined costume with the high collar and armored gauntlets is being called over-the-top, awkward, and not a good fit visually. Some fans think it looks cheap or out of place, while others question why Annie is even in that look at all.
Even with the update that she’s dressed as Firecracker and not wearing a new Starlight suit, that hasn’t stopped the criticism. A lot of fans are still saying the design just doesn’t work on screen.
Comparisons to earlier seasons dominate the discussion
A major part of the backlash comes from comparisons to how Moriarty looked in Season 1 and early episodes.
Fans keep pointing to what they describe as a more “natural” look before, saying the new appearance feels like a big shift. That contrast is driving most of the negative commentary, with users saying they preferred how she looked earlier in the series.
Some defend her, but backlash leads the conversation
There are some fans pushing back and saying the reaction is overblown, pointing to lighting, makeup, or health factors as possible reasons for the difference.
However, those takes are getting drowned out by the volume of criticism. The dominant tone online is negative, with most of the viral posts focusing on how much she looks changed and how it affects the show.
Season 5 backlash is already underway
The Boys has always stirred reactions, but this time the focus is squarely on Erin Moriarty’s look.
Instead of hype for the final season, the conversation has turned into criticism over her appearance and the Firecracker costume. Whether the show addresses it or not, the backlash is already here, and it’s not slowing down.
