India, April 9 -- In just a season (and some), Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy became one of The Boys' most talked-about characters. The superpowered villain is back in season 5, and he brings back his regressive mindset, which erupts despite Jensen's obvious charm. As The Boys' final season premieres, Jensen talks to Hindustan Times about bringing the character to life, his place in the real world, and the mini 'Supernatural' reunion on the show's sets.

The Boys shares many actors with Supernatural, another iconic show created by Eric Kripke. Jim Beaver played President Singer for a couple of seasons before Jensen came in as Soldier Boy. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played the senior Winchester on Supernatural, had a recurring role in The Boys S...