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.
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iGlad26 July 2019
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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. -
g-f-dean26 July 2019Excellent dystopian reimagining for Superhero nerds. Surprising, violent, always twisting. Binge-watched in 2 days! So glad for a second season, though will be so impatient! Thumbs up.
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Supermanfan-1328 August 2022There's nothing more that I can really say about The Boys that hasn't already been said. It's just a flat out awesome show! It's easily become one of my favorite new shows in years! I binged the entire first two seasons in just a few days when they first came out and rewatched them again for the second time before Season 3 came out. I was expecting a little bit of a drop off for Season 3 because Season 1 and 2 were so great, and there is a little drop in quality but it's still a very good show! It takes everything you loved about Season 1 and 2 (the violence, humor, heart, craziness, character development, etc.) and takes it all to a whole new level! This show has such an original take on the Superhero genre that is both exciting and hilarious! I can not recommend this show enough! Just a warning though...once you start watching it it's hard to stop. Give yourself enough time because you'll want to binge it as quickly as possible!
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Rob133111 October 2022The Boys is one of the best Superhero shows I've ever seen. While Season 1 was the best season of the series, Season 2 and 3 were also both very good and absolutely worth watching. Season 3 was fantastic, Jensen Ackles was the perfect actor to add to this already incredible show! This show continues to amaze as it's not afraid to try new things and is a show that is definitely for adults. It has no problems being offensive and making you feel squeamish. You don't even have to be a fan of superhero shows to enjoy this. It's violent, funny, thrilling, etc.. Everything you want in a good superhero show. Season 4 just added Jeffrey Dean Morgan to the cast. Another great addition to an already incredible cast. I don't know what else I can say except I absolutely love this series and can't wait for more to come!
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Around the world we have a global obsession of superhero comic characters even though they are not real, the billion dollar industry about them. Would you even imagine the franchise we would have to endure if they came into real life! This franchise would become The One quite easily. Here comes this The Boys !
Easily might become the greatest first season of A Superhero TV show ever, competing with Marvels Daredevil ofcourse. But this scrip is so freaking impressive, the over the top violence and gore along with great dialogues and brilliant acting easily brings it to the top. i would be really surprised if the two KIWI lead protagonists, Kurl Urban and Anthony Starr wouldn't get nominated for best actors in a leading role, specially Starr. He was absolutely brilliant as the lead antagonist Homelander. That says something for a superhero movie, wouldn't you say !
Was waiting patiently for this show, and living up to that hype was not easy. Had to binge it at once, it's that addictive. Wow! Before even release, Amazon Prime ordered a second season even though the production cost might have been astronomical I would imagine. They were that confident, this was that good. Watch it, you'll enjoy !! -
First it's just a very interesting take on the whole superhero genre. But there's also a lot more. Great actors, great storyline and very nice picture. I guess for me it's the best superhero series yet, followed by Titans and Umbrella Academy.
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toxicity-7905426 July 2019Just 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.
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nuddywizz1 August 2019With all these awful shows like supergirl and legends of tomorrow etc..The Boys is the perfect antidote to that insipid moralistic tripe that's spewed our TVs so thank you Amazon Prime for treating us like adults and I can't wait for the second season
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I'm a huge Legion fan because of the way they did things - The Boys landed like a punch to the face, its dark, its funny (that dolphin scene!) and most of all its one of the most entertaining shows I've seen lately... every character is developed to perfection and if you don't end up hating/loving Antony Starr for his superb interpretation of Homelander then you missed the whole point! A definite must watch - that would definitely be our world with supes!!
They dwell on topics such as sexual harrasment, drug abuse, collateral damage and co-dependence like no one else is doing on TV - congrats Amazon and cast! -
Tedde0523 July 2022Well let me start off with the first thing that comes to my mind; zero progression. Last two seasons were great in my opinion, we saw a few new faces, got a deeper background to a few of the characters and even had some character development. But this season was straight up a disappointment. Don't get me wrong I still think The Boys is a great series but there were almost no progression from season 2 AT ALL. Homelander is still alive and well and ruling as usual, the only man who could face Homelander is now back in a coma. This whole season was about finding Soldier Boy and make him kill Homelander and save the people from his crazy dictatorship, but all we got was a failed attempt and now the old man is back in a coma.
I saw a few people mentioning that Homelander is now such a big and important character for the show that he can no longer be killed and defeated. The series has absolutely fooled itself. The hunt for Homelander cannot go on forever, an endless loop of empty attempts to get rid of the most powerful man in the world. I beg that we will see a change next season or this show will crash to the ground.
Season three started off great with alot of new threats and problems for The Boys to solve but it all ended up with being back to where we were at the start of the season...
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yevhenyia15 July 2022If I were to rate season 1, I would put 9 or 10; season 2 would get a 7. Season 3 shows a degradation of this show and the inability to add anything new to the topic. I think the creators wanted to shock the viewers with gore, but it is an old trick, which is usually used to fill the gaps in the plot. Even though each episode had a lot of action, the season was dull and predictable overall. The creators made the main protagonists so irritating and toxic that I rooted for Homelander, who had to represent a creepy evil megalomaniac. I skipped all of Butcher's dialogues because I could not care less for him or his motives. The creators made him particularly toxic and irritating. Hughie remains a whiny loser who is always the third wheel anywhere he goes. The rest of the crew represent dependent whiny idiots who have literally no motivation to continue fighting with supes. On the plus side, Ackles' character was good, and Maeve was interesting to watch.
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Tweekums22 October 2020This Amazon series is set in a world where there are superheroes; they aren't typical superheroes though; they work for the powerful Vought Corporation and consider ratings and profit to be more important than saving lives. They are also arrogant, disillusioned or generally unpleasant. The worst of these are 'The Seven', the most senior heroes who are heavily marketed by Vought. Working to expose them is a group known as 'The Boys'; led by Billy Butcher who is convinced that leader of the heroes, Homelander, is responsible for the disappearance of his wife. We are introduced to each group via new members; Hughie Campbell joins The Boys after ultrafast hero A-Train ran through his girlfriend; and Annie January an idealistic young heroine known as Starlight who joins The Seven. Hughie and Annie become friends before learning what the other is doing.
When I first heard of this I thought it was just a case of Amazon jumping on the superhero bandwagon but then heard a radio review which made it sound like a series I might like... it most certainly is! If you like your heroes to be heroic and good rather than self-centred egomaniacs you might not like this but if you like to see conventions turned on their head this is great. Another major difference between this and more typical stories featuring superheroes is that this is definitely not family friendly; there is a lot of strong violence, some sex and nudity and possibly the most swearing I've heard in a TV show. The story develops well over the two seasons that are currently available with some good twists and plenty of interesting character development. The characters on both sides are interesting and the cast does a great job portraying them. While the story can be a bit dark at times it is lightened by its humour; often being genuinely hilarious as we see events that wouldn't seem the most obvious source of laughs. Overall I'd definitely recommend this to older superhero fans who are looking for something different. I can't wait for season three. -
ernieb-2191828 July 2019Want to see what it would really be like with super heroes around? Check this out! No kids play here folks....not for kids. Best damn series on right now....about time!
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gemfesty28 October 2019Can'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.
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royelozano26 July 2019Great twist on the superhero genre. The story is well written. The acting is good. Definitely an entertaining series.
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scorpionfangpire30 July 2019When I first heard of 'The Boys', I thought it would be your standard superhero series, but when I actually watched it, I discovered I was dead wrong. After 15 minutes of the first episode, it was impossible to stop watching. It was a more believable take on what the world would look like if superheroes were flying around today, with characters that were unforgettably unique. There were times when I thought that the 'good guys' were the 'bad guys', and times when I thought the 'bad guys' were the 'good guys'. But in the end, I found that there weren't any 'all-good' or 'all-bad' characters, but 'all-human' characters, sometimes with more-than-human abilities. It's a super series, definitely worth your time.
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Forget the ethics, the quest for justice, the hearts of gold filled with good intentions: The superheroes of The Boys went far from what the public got used to seeing in the Marvel and DC movies. May the second season come.
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Her-Excellency15 October 2020EXCELLENT first season.
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ashwil-6983826 July 2019Bad superheroes have been done before, but not like this. Very entertaining.
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vedaleonhart22 September 2020First season was a 10/10 for me. Binge watched it with my boyfriend in 2 days. Then we begin season 2. We also binge watched the available 5 episodes in just one sitting. Unfortunately it's because we were in denial. We just couldn't believe that it wasn't getting any better. The episodes are either boring or just over the top illogical series of events full of plot holes and awful writing. At this point it's absolutely pointless to pay the actors who play A-Train and The Deep as their plots are barely going anywhere and stopped contributing to the main story. Which as an absolute waste as they were both entertaining in the previous season. Guess why they are still present despite the writers not bothering to make them relevent to the story line. The Boys also lost their quest so to speak. Compound V exposed: check Becca found: check Population aware of war crimes: check So what are they even up to anyways? Getting their names cleared sure, but how?! Proving Storm is Liberty? I mean why is that so important. I get she's a Villain but so is Homelander and A-Train. The Deep and Mauve are not exactly moral high grounds either. I have nothing but complaints about this season. So pissed, I could go on forever.
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ChrisOlliYo19 July 2022A lot of incohesive plots seem to be disconnected with prior seasons in the 3rd season.
Kimiko has been tagged along with the boys for so long and when she's in Russia, suddenly she didn't want to be "Butcher's gun"? Everyone, including us the audience, knows she's only good for killing, but only does she not know that.
Frenchie's rebellious attitude against Butcher was forced. After the Nina kidnap incident which supposedly indicated that he has issues being reined, he came back and sided with M&M instantly with the comment " Butcher screwed us". How so?
M&M was supposed to be the most level-headed character but totally lost his cool and wanted to go against soldier boy. He's not a supe, has no power and on top of that he had to take it out on Butcher who obviously just used soldier boy. He just couldn't wait a little moment longer. Even Kimiko is not that dumb. The worse part he's riding on his high horse the entire season.
Starlight is another annoying princess who's always talking and talking but changes nothing. Really don't appreciate her trying to twist Hughie's intention of protecting her into Hughier's doing the V24 for selfish reasons.
Butcher's lashing out at Ryan is just convenient plot to push him towards Homelander.
Hughie and Maeve are the only two characters in season 3 that are consistent and make sense.
Both A-train and Deep's storylines are boring. A-train is way past redeeming line like Homelander. Deep is an un-funny comic relief. I guess he's kept for his pretty face.
Last but not least, this show seems voices against racism, but the only two Asian supes are either blind/deaf(Blindspot) or mute(Kimiko). How ironic. -
This show is a remedy to the super hero culture.
Revitalising, violent, quick-witted and anti-pop.
It's not afraid to pull the curtain of our hypocritical society.