A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 22 wins & 85 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Boys' is lauded for its fresh superhero narrative, merging dark humor, thrilling action, and social critique. It delves into corporate greed, power corruption, and moral complexities. Karl Urban and Antony Starr deliver standout performances. Yet, some criticize its shock tactics, graphic violence, and political undertones, especially in later seasons. A segment of the audience feels the show has strayed from its original appeal, becoming more intricate and less captivating.
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Started watching this brilliant spin on a superhero show after dinner. Now it's 4 am and I have just watched the whole thing.
From the very first episode I was glued to this exciting, interesting and crazy ride.
From the very first episode I was glued to this exciting, interesting and crazy ride.
Can't say I recall seeing Anthony Star in any films (and I'm an Aussie) but his performance as Homelander is really something else - someone give him an award. Can't wait for next season, and more projects with Star.
Just finished watching the four first episodes. The pilot has to be one of greatest pilots I've ever seen. It has everything and I was hooked immideately. And it keeps getting better. I didn't know I needed this. It's really bold and a fresh wind for TV.
I've had big expectations about this show, because I thought that is going to be exactly that kind of show, in which the good guys (the superheroes) fight the bad guys (the villains) and of course, they win. I couldn't have been more wrong, especially because "The Boys" it's not about a desperate attempt of superheroes to save the world from evil, instead this show takes a much more realistic approach, about what is going to happen if superheroes had really existed.
I'm saying that I had big expectations in the beginning, because I thought that it would be the same usual show with superheroes and villain, that is most likely to find everywhere. In the first couple of episodes I've been a little bit disappointed, or rather shocked, because like I've already said, "The Boys" describes what the MCU never did. Of course, the movies and shows from Marvel are destined to other public's category, but this show is tough. It has all you could not expect from a TV series with superheroes. It has violence, gore, nudity, astonishing CGI effects and a very unpredictable and solid storyline. In the end it seems that this one delivered what I didn't expect it to and I am pleased with that. The show is definitely worth watching.
I'm saying that I had big expectations in the beginning, because I thought that it would be the same usual show with superheroes and villain, that is most likely to find everywhere. In the first couple of episodes I've been a little bit disappointed, or rather shocked, because like I've already said, "The Boys" describes what the MCU never did. Of course, the movies and shows from Marvel are destined to other public's category, but this show is tough. It has all you could not expect from a TV series with superheroes. It has violence, gore, nudity, astonishing CGI effects and a very unpredictable and solid storyline. In the end it seems that this one delivered what I didn't expect it to and I am pleased with that. The show is definitely worth watching.
Having being all superheroed out with the never ending train of films this is so much welcome relief. It's not for kids and I love the choice language which is appropriate.
Did you know
- TriviaEvery T-shirt that Hughie wears has a saying, slogan, or music group in plain letters on the front. It is the same for the graphic novel version of the character.
- Quotes
[repeated line]
Billy Butcher: Fucking diabolical!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Rich and Jay Talk About: Rich and Jay Talk About The Boys (2019)
- SoundtracksGet Loud For Me
Performed by Gizzle
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- Siêu Anh Hùng Phá Hoại
- Filming locations
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(location)
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- Runtime1 hour
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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