The Boys

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Season 2
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 190 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 289
  3. Negative: 64 out of 289
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  1. brockcheese
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    Season 2 improves on season 1 by having richer character moments and a more interesting character in the form of Stormfront. Everything builds up to a fantastic conclusion.
  2. heretikeen
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    A glowing 10 for making all those sad righties cry over politics. Well done.
  3. cosmic85
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    Excellent season! The Boys is becoming more complex and daring to get into real world politics, talking about securitization, social media, nazis, racism, extremism, radicalization and other things. It feels fresh and it has more substance than ever.
  4. skinnyhasselhof
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    To everyone reviewing this epic show based on how the episodes are being released; cry me a river. The most entitled cry babies on the internet are all around me. The future of Amazon's streaming app rides on this show, so they can build hype anyway they like. It's a cheap subscription, yet we get top tier FX. The episodes are long, and hardly contain any filler. We are witnessingTo everyone reviewing this epic show based on how the episodes are being released; cry me a river. The most entitled cry babies on the internet are all around me. The future of Amazon's streaming app rides on this show, so they can build hype anyway they like. It's a cheap subscription, yet we get top tier FX. The episodes are long, and hardly contain any filler. We are witnessing Homelander earn an Emmy each week. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.… Expand
  5. Ethoirs
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    A lot of the reviews I have seen for this are about how the episodes are being released 1 a week rather than all at once, I would have prefered them all at once too but grow up the episodes are good don't review them badly because of that. I loved season 1 and the start of season 2 look really good too, it feels slightly slow, to begin with, but that is just as it is setting up events forA lot of the reviews I have seen for this are about how the episodes are being released 1 a week rather than all at once, I would have prefered them all at once too but grow up the episodes are good don't review them badly because of that. I loved season 1 and the start of season 2 look really good too, it feels slightly slow, to begin with, but that is just as it is setting up events for the next episodes.… Expand
  6. Angel_Sigh
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    I'm only the first episode in and already the funeral of Translucent has made me howl with laughter. This show's just so much fun. That's the main takeaway: there's nothing this much fun on TV right now, full stop. Seeing the sad 'in memoriam' footage of Translucent's childhood, just shots of a floating yarmulke, or a baby's onesie with nothing inside it, killed me.

    Homelander is still    I'm only the first episode in and already the funeral of Translucent has made me howl with laughter. This show's just so much fun. That's the main takeaway: there's nothing this much fun on TV right now, full stop. Seeing the sad 'in memoriam' footage of Translucent's childhood, just shots of a floating yarmulke, or a baby's onesie with nothing inside it, killed me.

    Homelander is still utterly terrifying in his ability to switch from faux sincerity to icy hatred. Huey is still a bit of a wet blanket, but a necessary avatar for the viewer I guess. And now we have Breaking Bad's big bad as the uber-villain.

    Downsides? Well, Karl Urban's accent's still bloody awful. But that's about it. Really, this show is just a joy at a time when far too much stuff is either over-serious and dull, or lacking in substance and frivolous. This has substance, it has characters with depth, it has traumas...but it's also just a totally mad, chaotic bag of dumb fun at the same time. I loved the first series and I'd be surprised if I don't end up loving the second too.    … Expand
  7. raorian
    Oct 9, 2020
    8
    A fun show, that was better in season 1, and then after it got some fans started getting ads everywhere and pushing leftist propaganda. nothing against left. something against propaganda
  8. gonzalo94
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Great as ever, they really hooked me on the first season. I hope more season and great stories.
  9. mrmonster
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    The Boys continues to be the best superhero show, by being the perfect anti-superhero show.
  10. samusmaster64
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Imagine being such a whiny **** that you review bomb a fantastic, well-crafted show just because you can't watch it all in one sitting. Staggering the release gives people something else to look forward to every weekend with one half of the country on fire, and the other half in lockdown.
  11. Jortigo
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    The first three episodes of the second season demonstrate its potential and greatness.
    This series, along with Daredevil and The Umbrella Academy, are superior to all other television series that have been released.
  12. TexasDemon
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its starting slowly, it reminds you where it stops at season 1. Cant wait to see more. Homelander is the most realistic Super"hero" ever created… Expand
  13. johaxa2435
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Cool, the boys it's not standart show because in show we don's see many gays, Anita Sarkisian, Trans , Helicopters and any words . Many blood, many real see on live
  14. roastbird
    Sep 10, 2020
    7
    2 points off for weekly updates.

    Most low score are coming from those who think this show should not attack Trump or whatever propaganda. I personally think the political elements are well balanced and protracted A little repeated plots, less humors than last season. But ok
  15. Coolusername0
    Oct 24, 2020
    7
    "Keep politics out of muh movies!!11!!, but only when it doesn't match my own worldview!" anywho let's get to the actual review instead of making fun of manlets leaving a 0.
    Supposedly "Anti-Capitalist" tv show that is on Amazon Prime Video (TM) funnily enough, world's largest corporation.
    It can be entartaining sometimes but it's usually really edgy and that's all I have to say.
    It's a 7/10.
  16. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    If you loved the first season, you'll love this season, too. Unless you're a nazi, because this season makes fun of nazis, and judging from these 0/10 review-bombs, nazis be mad, lol. If you're offended and triggered by the message "nazis are bad", maybe you should reconsider your political views.

    I liked the new character Stormfront, I thought she had great chemistry with Homelander, I    If you loved the first season, you'll love this season, too. Unless you're a nazi, because this season makes fun of nazis, and judging from these 0/10 review-bombs, nazis be mad, lol. If you're offended and triggered by the message "nazis are bad", maybe you should reconsider your political views.

    I liked the new character Stormfront, I thought she had great chemistry with Homelander, I liked seeing them interact with each other. I'm also glad Queen Maeve got a bit more screen time. I feel like she was underused in season 1. Hopefully we get to see even more of her in season 3. Speaking of season 3, I'm really looking forward to see what happens next. I love this show, it's very edgy (in a good way).

    And I also hate the weekly release model. Binge-watching is the superior form of media consumption,
    so I waited and I binge-watched it in two days.    … Expand
  17. CarlosNeto
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    It's 4AM. I'm tired and therefore this will be a quick review. Although evil superheroes is not a surprising revolutionary story to be told since it has been done many times in the medium of films, games, comics and etc The Boys still excels at it. This Season was a great expansion to the universe established in Season 1 and dare I say it in my onion it was a lot better in every way. TheIt's 4AM. I'm tired and therefore this will be a quick review. Although evil superheroes is not a surprising revolutionary story to be told since it has been done many times in the medium of films, games, comics and etc The Boys still excels at it. This Season was a great expansion to the universe established in Season 1 and dare I say it in my onion it was a lot better in every way. The characters and their relationships have been fleshed out and expanded really well. Homelander is one of the scariest characters I've ever had the pleasure to watch and is by far the best character in the show. The show has a clear direction/vision which is very well executed. The CGI is very well done when present. You can feel the love and dedication poured into the making of this show and it made me very excited to see what the rest of this story unfolds into.… Expand
  18. kleindropper
    Oct 9, 2020
    7
    Not up to Season 1 standards; the plot has barely moved in 3 episodes, we are pretty much where we started at the beginning of the season. A lot "check boxing" going on too (GirlPower! Lesbians! muh Patriarchy!, Raaaacism!) that does not help move the barely existent plot.

    Homelander is still a complete gem though (never change Homelander!)... Hughie on the other hand has been turned    Not up to Season 1 standards; the plot has barely moved in 3 episodes, we are pretty much where we started at the beginning of the season. A lot "check boxing" going on too (GirlPower! Lesbians! muh Patriarchy!, Raaaacism!) that does not help move the barely existent plot.

    Homelander is still a complete gem though (never change Homelander!)... Hughie on the other hand has been turned into a quivering cuck which is unfortunate. Every scene with Hughie is painful to watch at this point. And Butcher also seems to be stuck running in place, like most of the characters, after 3 episodes. How about having something happen!

    Update: After episode 7, The Boys has officially jumped the shark with it's wokeness. Congrats to Seth Rogan et al. on destroying another franchise that could have gone somewhere.

    Update #2: Episode 8 has many redeeming qualities that help with paying of the season, so I have revised back upwards; it's still unfortunate they didn't spread out what they packed into episode 8 into the rest of the season to make it more interesting, but still a decent payoff in the last episode.    … Expand
  19. Joshuagwills
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    The best film I have ever seen even better then season 1 can't wait for season 3
  20. Fred12
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Just great! Characters feel more realistic and superheroes with real problems
  21. TheDevilCorrect
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    I keep comparing this to Game of Thrones in my head. Not because they are the same. Rather, that "feeling" I (we) got falling in love with that world, the characters, and their realities.
    It's also shocking like GoT, and in the most over-the-top manner. Violence, but so extreme...you eventually accept it in the same manner you accept it in a comic.
    I gave it a 9/10 simply because I'm not    I keep comparing this to Game of Thrones in my head. Not because they are the same. Rather, that "feeling" I (we) got falling in love with that world, the characters, and their realities.
    It's also shocking like GoT, and in the most over-the-top manner. Violence, but so extreme...you eventually accept it in the same manner you accept it in a comic.
    I gave it a 9/10 simply because I'm not crazy about a character names "Frenchie." I find him uninteresting in comparison to the other interesting and complex characters-but that's a small complaint.
    You should DEFINITELY watch it. "The Boys' came out of now where and kicked my ass, and I love it.
    Butcher-absolutely rocks! I really believe this show is the "next" big thing.    … Expand
  22. ricguz09
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best series of the moment with its raw and harsh satire towards the reality we live in, which makes me not wish that superheroes exist.
  23. Uncletuggy
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    To everyone zeroing this season because it's "leftist," here's you: WAAAAAAAAH! Boohoo, you don't like the politics. Maybe it's because it's showing you just how easy it is for demagogues like Trump to trick simple-minded people with fearmongering and memes, and it's hitting a little too close to home. The show is awesome. Deal with it.
  24. DarkMatter77
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    La migliore serie da 15 anni, irriverente, tragica e comica allo stesso tempo
  25. SimboTheKing
    Oct 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I still quite like the boys but I do think it is a downgrade from the previous season. Whilst I still like many aspects of the show such as the cinematography and the gore (seriously the prcatical effects for gore are so good) I felt that this season was a bit too melodramatic. The key theme of the story felt a bit too on-the-nose. Whilst I 100% agree with shows addressing the plague that is racism in society making it such a caricature risks alienating the exact audience its attempting to reach. Some of Stormfront's dialogue is so cringy it takes me out of the story. With that said, I do like the general direction and I particularly enjoyed the twist at the end so I'll still watch the next season.… Expand
  26. Reviewsformedia
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow. The Boys Season 2 managed to surpass my expectations honestly. Going into this, all I expected was more of the first season. But after waiting week after week for each individual episode to release, it only helped me appreciate the individual aspects of each part of the story and it only got me more and more excited for the next episode. I'll start off by saying I actually enjoyed the slower pace, it helped to build things up and have a story that's clearly going to just go straight into season 3 in a bigger overarching plot. And a slower, more character driven plot really helped me to actually give more of a **** about the people inhabiting this world. In season 1, as great as it was, the only person who's death I would've cared about was Butcher's. But In season 2, the writers make a tremendous effort to expand on these characters and make them less expendable. Frenchie is a prime example of this. His development alongside Kimiko and Lamplighter this season was fantastic and it helped turn these characters more into real people rather than just likeable stereotypes made to subvert a certain type of character. The performances have been even better this time around too, the development and expansion of characters helped give the actors an opportunity to really show off the talents they have, particularly Antony Starr and Karl Urban. The finale of these season was by far my favourite episode, it'd been exactly what the entire season had been building up to and it made the slow pace and constant build up worth it. That scene with Butcher and Homelander's confrontation was just phenomenal and genuinely award worthy. Stormfront's death was haunting and watching her mumble out her memories in German somehow made me feel bad for a character that was practically the spawn of Satan. Watching Butcher completely see red after Becca's death was terrifying and it really helped me realise Urban's true talent as an actor. And Antony Starr's performance as Homelander was by far the best in the show, each minuscule facial expression on the man says a thousand words and you can see the inner torment in his eyes even if he's not saying or doing anything particularly maniacal. The entire season has built him up to lose his **** as some point as as it looks like he's about to finally let go, his big moment was taken away from him and I thought it was brilliant and it's going to make the point where he finally loses his **** all the more perfect. His anger when he realised his son was gone was so **** spine chilling and when Butcher stands up and tells him no, my God that laugh felt incredibly real and it made Homelander seem all the more like an actual person with godly powers who's on the brink of losing his **** completely. I think without the finale, I may not be looking at season 2 in such a positive light as I am now. It does have its problems, there's clear points where they're just trying to drag us along and I really wish they'd stop with these 30 second fights that are put in trailers to hype us up but only end up being anticlimactic. There's one good fight in the season and it;s in the finale, which is by far the best episode, followed by episode 6. I think that it's probably a perfect season finale, filled with phenomenal character moments that pay off on what's been built up for a whole season, it subverted expectations incredibly well having things that we didn't expect but absolutely make sense, especially the twist of the head popper in the end like Jesus it mad perfect sense but not one person saw it coming. The finale also set up for next season well too, making us want more and still having us crave something but not leaving us too unsatisfied that we were disappointed, I think it found a perfect blend. The season also improved on both its colour grading and editing which I thought was a much needed improvement and was one of my only big problems with the first season. Each episode brought something new to the table and while the weekly release schedule made it so that some individual episodes felt slightly underwhelming, (particularly episodes 4 and 5) it also made the constant guessing and hype for the future episodes was felt and it made it all the more enjoyable when something huge happened. The last 3 episodes were the best of the season by far and really paid off on what the previous stuff had built up upon. Overall, The Boys Season 2 was a phenomenal second installment that improved on a lot but also did a lot of stuff that I didn't expect and took the series in an unexpected direction that I am beyond excited to see come to light. Everything, from the acting, to the character writing, to the shocking moments, to the twists and turns, to the soundtrack was turned up a notch and made a second season for sure worth watching. Also, it's clearly making fun of certain political agendas and Stormfront was shown to be despicable so how does that warrant a low rating?
    4.5/5
    9/10
    Overall - 9/10    … Expand
  27. joaopaulolagee
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally exploded heads. Everything is well tied (except the eyes of the senator who should have changed in court too). I haven't been looking forward to a new season in a long time. Exceptional.… Expand
  28. Ajeaquino
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    Improved from season 1. Still fun, surprising and fresh take on the superhero genre
  29. pablobosa
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    Absolutely brilliant! Diabolically funny and witty. Does have its down moments but nothing to downgrade it at all if you turn the analitical part of your brain down. Obviously childs would whine about the political msg but its brilliant.
  30. MarcoTulio
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Tem que ser um perdedor fracassado para fazer review bombing porque os eps saem semanalmente. A segunda temporada é de excelente qualidade e ta no topo das melhores séries atualmente
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Andrew Crump
    Oct 5, 2020
    75
    Amazing that “The Boys” juggles each of its storylines without fumbling most of them. Conceptually, the season’s a jumble. Practically, it works remarkably well, juvenile in the way everything producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg touch should be but smart enough to know when not to be dumb as rocks (or, at least, to know when to take itself seriously and when to burst heads like grapes).
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Matthew Dessem
    Sep 8, 2020
    90
    The Boys is just flip and nihilistic enough to capture the full range of the suck, from the parasocial relationships we use to replace human connections to the active shooter drills with which we traumatize our children. As a result, it’s the first thing I’ve watched since the pandemic began that provided any meaningful catharsis. The Boys strikes a tone that Chaplin missed but the Stooges understood: If you want to satirize a sick culture, speeches about the brotherhood of man won’t cut it. Sometimes you’ve gotta unleash the lions.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Sep 4, 2020
    83
    “The Boys” is still an imperfect beast, but it gets so many parts right — I haven’t even talked about the skilled stunt work or expertly staged action scenes — that you’re likely to get caught up in its gorging satire. Performances, moments, and specific lines will sneak up and level you. And most of the time, it’s when you’re in need of a good leveling.
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