The Boys

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 347 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. dogboy
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This show is just pure awesomesauce. Fantastic casting and truly terrifying superheroes. Love it.
  3. MrFlankster
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    I never thought a show would come along and be better than "Breaking Bad." It was my favorite show. Emphasis on "was."

    "The Boys" is the best TV show I have ever seen. I could go into more, but all you have to do is watch it. It's brilliant in every way.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. andy_indierock
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    No series this year that made me binge like The Boys. Even game of thrones this season can't do it. The Boys is addictive, well-written and really reflect the real life of superheroes if they exist one day. Saw Mr. Fantastic doing orgy, Antman perform japanese hentai style.
  8. Shaka_Igloo
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Great fun TV show that isn't just a soap opera with heavily choreographed fight scenes.
  9. papadrew7
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    What an incredible first season! The boys put a great original spin on the super genre by, I believe, making super heroes more realistic. The timeless saying goes 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.' Realistically super heroes would not act like saints like in the marvel universe but far more like this show does. Which is why I love this show. The acting is great. TheWhat an incredible first season! The boys put a great original spin on the super genre by, I believe, making super heroes more realistic. The timeless saying goes 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.' Realistically super heroes would not act like saints like in the marvel universe but far more like this show does. Which is why I love this show. The acting is great. The story is captivating and I never feel like the series is slowing down. What I also love is that from the first episode you know that this not a show for kids and it GOES THERE and shows very disturbing scenes. Also homelander is one of the best villains I have seen in a long time and starlight was great as well.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. CloverX
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    STFU Metacritic, THIS is the best series about heroes and one of the best series of the year. This series on other websites with series has very good reviews, only you are still underrated. only your site shows average ratings. You are completely unreliable stfu

    THE BOYS : SEASON 1 10/10
  14. insickness
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Netflix, pay attention: this is how superhero shows are made. Engaging from start to finish. Not endless melodramatic talky filler. Sex, violence, a lot of plot movement and a great story. I just hope the next season is as good as this one.
  15. manningn15
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite superhero tv show, my favorite black comedy show, one of my favorite comedy shows, my 2nd favorite Amazon Prime original show, 2nd favorite new shows of 2019, and one of my top 10 favorite shows of all time. The writing is phenomenal and hilariously dark. The lead acting is remarkable especially from Antony Starr, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Elizabeth Shue, Tomer Kapon, Karen Fukuhara, Jessie Usher, Dominique McElligott, and Laz Alonso. Jennifer Esposito, Simon Pegg, and Colby Minifie gave great supporting performances. The guest performances from Alex Hassell, Brittany Allen, Haley Joel Osment, and Shaun Benson were excellent. The outfits and costumes are stupendous, well made, and cool looking especially Erin Moriarty's outfits and costumes, Antony Starr's costume, Chace Crawford's costume, Karl Urban's outfits, Dominique McElligott's costume, Jessie Usher's costume, Elizabeth Shue's outfits, Shaun Benson's costume, and Nathan Mitchell's costume. The visual and special effects are outstanding and awesome looking especially Homelander's and the super babies laser eyes, Starlight's powers, The Deep's gills, Ezekiel's powers, Popclaw's powers, the dolphin, and Translucent's powers. The music that is featured in the series is really terrific. The hairstyling and makeup are superb especially on Erin Moriarty, Antony Starr, Dominique McElligott, Karen Fukuhara, Jessie Usher, Shaun Benson, Karl Urban, and Elizabeth Shue. The accessories are fantastic especially Dominique McElligott's, Nathan Mitchell's, and Erin Moriarty's. This is a definite A+ show.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 7antos
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    As a average super heroes movie fan, i loved how they showed the ''human'' side of a super hero and how in their situation its more probably to be a super villain instead, and Haley Osment its in !!!
  18. andreag
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Incredibly sharp and timely deconstruction of superheroes. Highly recommend.
  19. Lightning123
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Never thought this show will be too good. If you are searching for a good show right now which is really hard to find ,watch this show without giving a second thought and thank me later
  20. Notabotiswear
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    It is just perfect. It is how superheros would probably be like in the real world.
  21. hey07rsu
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watch it now!!!!! It’s so excellent. So very excellent.
  22. FireCard
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    8 hours of enjoiment. One of the best series now. I am looking forward to continuing.
  23. pur__0_0__
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    A few years back I was starting to gain some interest in superheroes. I had just begun to watch Marvel and DC movies. Then one of my friends suggested me aboutThe Boys back when season 1 had just begun. I wasn't very much interested in in Amazon Prime so I thought should give it a try when I get time to do so. And when I got the subscription this was the very first thing I saw.

    The Boys    A few years back I was starting to gain some interest in superheroes. I had just begun to watch Marvel and DC movies. Then one of my friends suggested me aboutThe Boys back when season 1 had just begun. I wasn't very much interested in in Amazon Prime so I thought should give it a try when I get time to do so. And when I got the subscription this was the very first thing I saw.

    The Boys is set in a dystopian society where superheroes a something of a cultural identity. Unlike Watchmen where people were shown to have lost their interest and superheroes because of their existence in the real world, people in The Boys absolutely adore the superheroes. They watch the movies, buy their toys, read their books, and do everything with way more passion than we do for superheroes. Homelander is given the same reputation as Superman, and is worshipped like a demigod. The truth, however, is completely different.

    Nowadays it has become a trend to show that superheroes are flawed people. They also have many wrong habits and tend to make mistakes. But this show takes it on a completely different level. Superheroes are not interested in in doing their job of serving humanity at all. Rather they are owned by corporations like Vought, who use them for marketing purposes and for selling the dream of becoming a superhero by injecting children with Compound V as kids. And the gullible people do not question this as it has become something of a taboo to speak against these gods who live among us. The only people who dare to speak against them are The Boys, a team of misfits led by Billy Butcher. In the beginning of the show they are able to take out Translucent and use his dead body to taunt Homelander.

    Starlight is is one of the members of the seven who actually wants to serve humanity but is tried to be bullied into submission by The Deep, A-Train and Homelander. I really like how all of them get their comeuppance, do I feel a little bad for The Deep. In season 2 he was shown to have been bullied as a kid and that is word changed his personality. This is something which clearly states how false Vought's propaganda about having the happy life of being a superhero is. Homelander is also shown to hate faking his origin story just for the entertainment of the people. A-Train was also a bad guy but helps out in season 2 and can also be excused for being a drug addict.    … Expand
  24. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    A gory, dark, mature anti-superhero series which subverts our expectations and notions about what being a superhero means. Themes of capitalism, corporatism, power, greed, and fame are explored. Great performance from the actors across the board. All of these elements are tied together with a well-written and interesting story.
  25. 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
  26. Beanbean801
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Ignore the negative reviews from people complaining it doesn’t adhere to the source material. This is a huge positive. Characters feel like human beings. From story telling to cinematography. This show is absolutely brilliant in every way.
  27. marcmyworks
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    The Boys season 1 brings the action, comedy and intrigue needed for superhero TV shows as well creates a dark and sinister world. Think of a cross between The Justice League, Brightburn and Kickass.
  28. BioTofu
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Super hero movie done right. Good story, good world building, good characters, good acting.
  29. 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.
  30. 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).
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74

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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