The Death of Black Noir in 'The Boys': Nathan Mitchell Explains the Reasons
The actor was informed in advance about his character's fate.
In the latest episode of 'The Boys', Black Noir has once again left the series, this time at the hands of the Deep. The character's death came as a surprise to many viewers, but Nathan Mitchell, who played Noir, claims it was expected.
Mitchell learned about his on-screen death beforehand: showrunner Eric Kripke informed him before he received the script. According to the actor, the end of his character is tied to themes of brotherhood, failed mentorship, and ambition within the hierarchy of Vought.
Noir and the Deep shared a strong bond, but the threat of death and the Deep's constant need for Homelander's approval led to tragic consequences. Homelander creates a toxic atmosphere where characters are forced to compete for his attention.
Mitchell also noted that the two versions of Black Noir share common traits that ultimately led to his demise. He believes that the ambitions of the characters become the cause of their downfall when allies begin to suppress them.
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As for how the Deep managed to kill Noir, Mitchell thinks the attack caught him off guard, as he did not expect betrayal from a former friend.
Black Noir did not want to die and, had he known his fate, could have acted differently. He understands that killing is part of their job, but he did not think it could happen to him. This highlights a metaphor about how people in certain circles can act cruelly, but not with everyone.
In the remaining two episodes of 'The Boys', Mitchell is confident that his character will not return unless Vought has a resurrection serum. However, nothing prevents the creation of a new Black Noir.
