The Boys

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Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 347 Ratings

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  1. im_so_meta
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Homelander is genuinely one of the best villains I’ve seen put to screen. Such a brilliantly reserved, nuanced and menancing display of acting. The story was great as well, with good pacing, and had me hooked throughout its 8 episode run time.
  2. Spaulding1980
    Aug 7, 2019
    8
    I was pleasantly surprised. This isn't a show about superheros, rather it is about corruption, vengeance, and ego rather than it being about Superman fighting villain X. In fact, the show is a timely twist on the superhero genre. The good: good acting, strong world construction, believable characters, good dialogue, entertaining, and mentioned earlier, developed and well-done themes. TheI was pleasantly surprised. This isn't a show about superheros, rather it is about corruption, vengeance, and ego rather than it being about Superman fighting villain X. In fact, the show is a timely twist on the superhero genre. The good: good acting, strong world construction, believable characters, good dialogue, entertaining, and mentioned earlier, developed and well-done themes. The bad: the violence is slightly overdone (body parts and people explode every episode), but it is on par with modern TV these days (Rome, Game of Thrones, etc.).… Expand
  3. nurall
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    best show i've seen all year. i didn't know anything about the show when i saw it except that everyone was telling me to watch it.
  4. FireCard
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    8 hours of enjoiment. One of the best series now. I am looking forward to continuing.
  5. JonDoc
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    The is the new Game of Thrones. Utterly compelling, dark, unpredictable, hopeful. This is a post-modern anti-superhero superhero story. So many engaging themes- famous cameos too! A multilayered delight. If you feel you’ve seen every type of superhero film. Watch The Boys.
  6. dogboy
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This show is just pure awesomesauce. Fantastic casting and truly terrifying superheroes. Love it.
  7. drlowdon
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Based on the comic book of the same name, The Boys follows a team of vigilantes as they investigate the shady Voight corporation and their teams of ‘super heroes’ who abuse their abilities.

    Whilst this adaptation shares many of the characters, and some of the major plot points, with the comic books the creators have very much decided to plot their own course rather than faithfully    Based on the comic book of the same name, The Boys follows a team of vigilantes as they investigate the shady Voight corporation and their teams of ‘super heroes’ who abuse their abilities.

    Whilst this adaptation shares many of the characters, and some of the major plot points, with the comic books the creators have very much decided to plot their own course rather than faithfully recreate the comics frame by frame. Sometimes its for the better, sometimes it’s not, but overall they’ve done a good job of bringing this world to our screens and I look forward to season two.    … Expand
  8. mrmonster
    Jul 30, 2019
    8
    The Boys is a great show, with a very engaging plot, very engaging protagonists, and a really good villain. Over all, everything about this show just works, it's so good..
  9. ShiArch
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Don't trust the critics they just want boring and artsy documentaries.
    This is the best show on TV this year. Better than any marvel movie and better than any TV show. Dude who played the role of Homelander shall be given an Oscar for best acting. Awesome series. 10/10
  10. SWEEPtheLEG175
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    When you look back over some of the best movies or shows of all time, you will find something they all have in common, a great VILLAIN. This show has that and it has Karl Urban. Dennis Quad/Meg Ryan's kid is not bad either(usually the apple falls far from the tree...not here though).
  11. greenisgood
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    TL;DR - When I started this show I assumed it would end in itself and could not think of any reason this would progress further than Season 1.
    But I cannot wait to see our fantastically written, exceptionally executed, morally flawed characters 'Supes' or Humans in Season 2. Avoiding all spoilers for this as I truly believe a fan of the genre whether it be comics, movies old or new should    TL;DR - When I started this show I assumed it would end in itself and could not think of any reason this would progress further than Season 1.
    But I cannot wait to see our fantastically written, exceptionally executed, morally flawed characters 'Supes' or Humans in Season 2. Avoiding all spoilers for this as I truly believe a fan of the genre whether it be comics, movies old or new should really watch it.

    This was a breath of fresh air. The writing of this show was on par with some of the best Pilot seasons we have gotten. After all of the Glimmering and Shinning portrayals of the 'Superhero' in current media it is good to see a point of view where we watch them being just as flawed and messed up as we can be. This makes sense considering they are existing in a world based on rules humans have created and hence would by default glorify and pursue everything that we covet/desire secretly or other wise.

    As much as I LOVE 'DC' my distaste for the DCEU is probably on par with the same. Snyder does have talent but I believe what this Show pulls off successfully is what he was going for, but unfortunately his own ego and heady themes overpowered the writing.
    It is downright funny to think in retrospect of people name-calling/labeling those who did not like DCEU and it's so called gritty realism, I bet MCU and or DCEU lovers and all alike will really find entertainment and satisfaction is this gritty, relatively realistic sometimes disturbing take on the 'Superhero' genre.    … Expand
  12. Bitbat
    Aug 3, 2019
    8
    The first episode is the best part. This show goes into what's on the other side of Superheroes, and how a band of brothers in arms gets revenge for their fallen loved ones. The jokes are good. Be warned it is very graphic and contains mild nudity and dark humour.
  13. hello_world
    Sep 9, 2019
    7
    This is a dark take on the superheroes, not unlike other stories such as watchmen or irredeemable. It still feels fresh as a television show nonetheless. Don't come in expecting a bombardment of action scenes as we are often expecting from the mainstream movies. The boys takes a much more dramatic and character driven story and manages to pull it off rather well. The Boys came out atThis is a dark take on the superheroes, not unlike other stories such as watchmen or irredeemable. It still feels fresh as a television show nonetheless. Don't come in expecting a bombardment of action scenes as we are often expecting from the mainstream movies. The boys takes a much more dramatic and character driven story and manages to pull it off rather well. The Boys came out at just the right time as it serves a critique on our current culture of idolising superheroes in our media and serves as a not so subtle allegory to celebrity culture in general.… Expand
  14. Ixidorsdreams
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the show very thoroughly thru five episodes and then began to wonder why it felt aimless.

    The twist at the end with Homelander and Becca being alive was definitely welcome (and well earned with how they played it during the lead up) as otherwise I worried they were going to fail to land this thing.

    Obviously there is source material to work from, but overall it was well acted and well written in terms if dialogue. Show has tons of potential for Season 2 with perhaps a (true) “evil” turn from The Deep being set up, Becca’s side of leaving with her kid from Homelander, Black Noir hasn’t really been investigated AT ALL, spots open on the Seven with A Train and Translucent gone (the laters death likely lumped with the prior for sake of media) and growth from the Kimiko character who appears to at minimum be Wolverine and potentially greater. Not to mention the Supe Terrorists which I expect is the main arch allowing Homelander to take further control in the Military. This was honestly a great surprise, and I’d started high on the show around 9/10 rating. Dipped it back down to a 6/7 when it wandered a bit in the middle, but really got me reinvested late.    … Expand
  15. dml1984
    Aug 14, 2019
    8
    Great show. Funny, well acted, and nice alternative to the typical superhero flare. Highly recommend.
  16. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    9
    This is reminiscent of Watchmen in a good and bad way. Good that it deconstructs the genre of superhero stories and the characters. Bad because it is excessively graphic without having a reason to be so and a season closer that is not something that should be done.
  17. cinekid
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    magine: what would happen if there were people with mega cool suppppapower, super hero organizations, competitions and tests to become a super star of justice ... yes like the avengers but ... not the avengers and above all not the marvel universe..but our world, full of corruption, wickedness, careerism, sadism, cynicism and ... money and power in the wrong hands, this is the beginning,magine: what would happen if there were people with mega cool suppppapower, super hero organizations, competitions and tests to become a super star of justice ... yes like the avengers but ... not the avengers and above all not the marvel universe..but our world, full of corruption, wickedness, careerism, sadism, cynicism and ... money and power in the wrong hands, this is the beginning, do you think discounted it? I don't want to spoil it .. remember what I said: it's our world.… Expand
  18. Snarkk
    Jan 14, 2020
    7
    Indécent et caustique durant les tout premiers épisodes, avant de partir sur quelque chose de bien plus conventionnel malgré une réalisation "moderne" qui peut te faire croire que la série avance dans la lignée de son pilote. C'est faux, hélas. Ca n'en reste pas moins divertissant. Je tenterai probablement le coup pour la saison 2, mais sans trépigner d'avance pour autant.
  19. wayrez
    May 16, 2020
    8
    I recommend this series not only to fans of the genre, but also in general to all fans of cinema and TV series. Beautiful picture pleases the eye, gorgeous, chic soundtrack caresses the ear, the speaker is, the story keeps in suspense.
  20. Reviewsformedia
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    I watched this back when it came out in late of last year. In August, I re-watched it in preparation for season 2. I enjoyed it even more. This won't be a long review but The Boys is a fantastic commentary on the superhero genre and the marketing business as a whole. It's got some great political messages that don't feel too forced and it's coated with an over the top, bloody flair filledI watched this back when it came out in late of last year. In August, I re-watched it in preparation for season 2. I enjoyed it even more. This won't be a long review but The Boys is a fantastic commentary on the superhero genre and the marketing business as a whole. It's got some great political messages that don't feel too forced and it's coated with an over the top, bloody flair filled with shocking and engaging story lines and moments made even better by the brilliantly written and wonderfully acted characters that bounce off of each other phenomenally well. My personal favourite is Homelander, Antony Starr is perfect in the role and his character is by far the most well written with the best development and moments. Overall, watching season 1 again gave me a much needed recap and even gave me an additional appreciation for the things in the show that i did't pay much attention to the first time around. It's gone up from my previous 8.5/10 to a solid 9. It's one of the best shows on TV right now and my personal favourite superhero show next to Daredevil. The only gripes i have is that the colour grading is kind of ass, some of Butcher's lines are a little too over the top with edge and now and again it has some choppy editing. Aside from that, The Boys is a fantastic show and a breath of fresh air into the superhero genre.
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  21. DarkWind47
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Обалденный сериал! Очень крута идея, где главный герой не супергерой, а простой человек, тогда как супергерои настоящие злодеи. Рекомендую к просмотру, особенно в озвучке "кубик в кубе". Сам очень жду второй сезон
  22. Countdrugula
    Oct 17, 2020
    8
    Great show the imagry is art. Great story line realistic adaptation for if superheros existed. Well scripted and acted. Not for children
  23. AthanasiosT
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    How would superheroes act, if they actually existed in real life ? Marvel and DC usually show their poetic versions, but this show goes deeply in the human psyche and shows a cruel and dark reality. Excellently written (adapted), directed, shot, and acted. A must for all superhero (adult) fans.
  24. albethos
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    It's "Watchmen" meets "Training Day". By far, the best superhero (or, better yet, anti-hero) show ever to hit the TV screen ever.
  25. JISIP333
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    A strong start! This updated storyline balances dark humor, drama and action as it drives new life into a corporation vs government premise. Very entertaining!
  26. Final-Say
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    The Boys was much more than i thought it would be. I was going into this show with slightly high hopes and i was pleasantly surprised by how quickly i was hooked. The effects were spot on, the acting was good and the writing was different and fun. Please do your self a favor and binge this ASAP. That's my Final Say.
  27. user4msun
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    amazing dark comedy fantasy Series.binge watched over the night. I have been waiting to see what it was going to offer but I was really satisfied .there was some dull moments but the rest of the story makes up for it.
  28. hey07rsu
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watch it now!!!!! It’s so excellent. So very excellent.
  29. spartacus215
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    I will start by saying that I have yet to read the graphic novel series by Garth Ennis though I intend to start it since I have bought the entire series. I’m strictly basing this review off of the show and not the contrasting differences of the comic. The show is about The Boys AKA a specialized group of people seeking to take down the conglomerate known as Vought who use The Seven whom isI will start by saying that I have yet to read the graphic novel series by Garth Ennis though I intend to start it since I have bought the entire series. I’m strictly basing this review off of the show and not the contrasting differences of the comic. The show is about The Boys AKA a specialized group of people seeking to take down the conglomerate known as Vought who use The Seven whom is an alternative JL of sorts down. Simple yet very effective with a handful of really well done twists. The acting was Incredible. The standouts being The Homelander played by Antony Starr whom I’m overjoyed is coming off of his hit show Banshee. Literally killing it as a clone of Supes. The second being Billy Butcher played by Karl Urban. Incredible acting with multiple dashes of humor. Everyone as a collective did an outstanding job of selling the world minus one or two whom seemed out of place. The action was fire; this is what happens when you have a company like Amazon take the reins on a Mature comic and have no censorship and allowing the team to make it how it deserves to be made and in-turn allowing your fan base to be delighted. Lots of cursing and limbs flying to make the Cirque du Soleil jealous. The cinematography was stunning. The world being sold even though it’s on a small scale with it seeming to expand in S2. I’d recommend this show in a heartbeat if you enjoy the likes of Deadpool, Logan and other M rated versions of comic related material. 8 episodes goes by way too fast. Excited for S2.… Expand
  30. Rooster7102
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    Was hooked after the first 15 minutes of episode one. Enjoyed the multiple character storylines. Was a fun ride seeing super heroes in a different light.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2020
    80
    The gore factor is significantly reduced for the screen. Nonetheless it is still frequently over the top. Heads explode, eye-balls fry, a beloved sea-going mammal smashes through a windscreen. You may feel queasy at least once per episode. ... Beyond the yuck factor, The Boys offers an astute commentary on popular culture’s obsession with superheroes.
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  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Graeme Virtue
    Dec 4, 2019
    80
    It is gleeful, violent and blackly comic, a raucous rocket full of Kryptonite.
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  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: Matthew Dessem
    Aug 16, 2019
    80
    The premise is pretty familiar “who watches the watchmen” stuff—a ragtag team of normal humans, each with their own reasons, take on the superhero-industrial complex—but the execution is unusually strong.
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