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nissan240sxOct 20, 2019

A fun and dark take on the world of superheroes with a few setbacks. Its essentially a story of a man who unwillingly becomes a superhero killer after his girlfriend's death and goes on a wild adventure with a rogue CIA group to seeminglyA fun and dark take on the world of superheroes with a few setbacks. Its essentially a story of a man who unwillingly becomes a superhero killer after his girlfriend's death and goes on a wild adventure with a rogue CIA group to seemingly take on the impossible mission of killing superheroes. The Sups are excellent in their douche portrayals and are current parodies of popular dc/marvel heroes (a-train = flash, homelander = superman, etc). The acting is excellent, there's a particular seen on an airplane that actually shocked me...the show is willing to push the boundaries of sadistic comedy. Thumbs up for Homelander and his creepy relationships. Thumbs up for Hughies relationship with Starlight. Karl Urban is a badass. Frenchie is hit and miss (can't understand him without subtitles). Despite the Sups parading around as insufferable maniacs, the show does a good job showing their "human" side and flaws. Surprisingly, I found myself sympathetic towards The Deep. Its also interesting to see a corporation run the lives of superheroes, the VP is successfully convincing and manipulative, otherwise it wouldn't make sense why any Sups would listen to her character. My biggest gripe is towards the last half of the show where The Boys/Sups start making questionable decisions allowing each other to live for the sake of extending their cat and mouse game. Starlight is a doll and sympathetic character, but her action scenes are uninspiring and sometimes cringe worthy. The ending, although surprising, is also a head scratcher on how the show would proceed with season 2. Overall, its an excellent show, but i would say the 10 scores are from viewers who are overpraising the concept of superheroes gone bad while overlooking some obvious weaknesses in the plot.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Aug 13, 2019

This is one of those shows you need to check out. And trust me, this is the real Injustice League we're all wanting for a long time thanks to riveting cinematography and an outstanding villainous as The Homelander performance by Banshee'sThis is one of those shows you need to check out. And trust me, this is the real Injustice League we're all wanting for a long time thanks to riveting cinematography and an outstanding villainous as The Homelander performance by Banshee's Antony Starr.… Expand

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OlivierPielAug 14, 2019

Very good entertainment. Finally a show that puts back Hollywood's superhero fetish to its right place...it simply gives you this "had it a long time coming"feeling when you see a bully get kicked in the nuts. So satisfying. There is one orVery good entertainment. Finally a show that puts back Hollywood's superhero fetish to its right place...it simply gives you this "had it a long time coming"feeling when you see a bully get kicked in the nuts. So satisfying. There is one or two plot holes and some of the later episodes lose a bit the edge of the first ones and don't seem to know what to do with a few characters, but the pacing and dialogues keep the show humming very nicely up to the very good last episode.
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NeroTheToolJul 27, 2019

It honestly has one of the most unique premises I’ve seen in a show and also great characters as well (even though this was based off of a comic book) definitely a great watch

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Liuk2Jul 28, 2019

Honestly one of my favourite shows of all time. I get breaking bad vibes in a super hero universe, what more can I ask for?

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Jydd_4oreJul 28, 2019

When I first came late to the table making up for lost time with good comics, a friend recommended 'The Boys' to me and it remains my favourite comics series that I have read. I was very pleased to hear that it would be made into a TV seriesWhen I first came late to the table making up for lost time with good comics, a friend recommended 'The Boys' to me and it remains my favourite comics series that I have read. I was very pleased to hear that it would be made into a TV series and having watched the whole series during the past few days I can whole-heartedly say that I am fully down with this screen adaptation. There is invariably a great deal of naye-saying whenever a much loved comic series is adapted for the TV but in this instance it will be completely unfounded. It is not a direct literal adaptation from the comics but all of the most significant themes are either accounted for or alluded to for subsequent exploration. The biggest departure from the books is that the TV series is has a noticeably more balanced approach to gender which in my view is definitely a positive, and will certainly appeal to a wider audience. The narrative surrounding the Vogelbaum Compound is also dealt with quite differently but I have a feeling that there are probably good reasons for this that will become apparent as the story progresses. The script and characterisation are excellent, the production is totally seamless and the overall tone is entirely faithful to the books that we have known and loved. This often seems to be an advantage of having the storys' creator closely involved with the production of a screen adaptation. As usual most of the critical reviews that I read would appear to have been written by people who either haven't actually watched the whole series, don't know where the story has come from (and consequently have no reason to have faith in what we have not yet been told about it), or in some cases have dismissively attributed it to another streaming service. Massive thumbs up! Long may 'The Boys' in its' most recent incarnation continue! ✊… Expand

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TheknifeJul 29, 2019

Forget the great script, superb visuals, don't concern yourself with top notch acting, "The Boys" is all about the feel, it feels superb. Watched in one sitting and Amazon have a hit on their hands. Cannot wait for a second slice.

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SquireFireAug 4, 2019

Very well made.

Quality humour.
Quality casting.
Quality acting.
Brilliant premise.
Well thought out story.
And much more!

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ScienceAdvisorJul 27, 2019

A good first season that struggles to find it's stride as it is shot as a weekly episodic instead of a binge show. So it starts off and ends strong, but drops towards the middle. The graphics are seemless, and the humor is fresh andA good first season that struggles to find it's stride as it is shot as a weekly episodic instead of a binge show. So it starts off and ends strong, but drops towards the middle. The graphics are seemless, and the humor is fresh and material is interesting. Looking forward to Season 2 and hope Kripke can adjust to streaming binge.… Expand

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OGKingArthurJul 30, 2019

I love this show, let’s be honest if there were people out there with superpowers you can almost guarantee they’d be abusing it in one way or another.

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Lucas565Nov 4, 2020

Uma das melhores séries de super heróis que eu já assisti recomendo ela é ótima

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MapacherrrDec 23, 2020

De lo más refrescante que he visto en mucho tiempo. Divertida, desenfadada y visceral.

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Jes131072Jun 7, 2021

I really enjoyed the Boys. Story, heroes, acting, effects and especially the humor is good to great. Some of the story twists are very surprising. The budget of this franchise, might not have been spectacular, but the effects for the mostI really enjoyed the Boys. Story, heroes, acting, effects and especially the humor is good to great. Some of the story twists are very surprising. The budget of this franchise, might not have been spectacular, but the effects for the most part are. Really hoping for a season 3.… Expand

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pur__0_0__Apr 19, 2021

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 inA 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.

Season 2 introduced Stormfront, and I really like how they showed her to be the forward thinking member of the The Seven and ultimately her true personality was slowly revealed. Finally she also got what she deserved and everything went back to normal. I am really hoping that season 3 also turns out to be as good as the other two and the series doesn't drag on for no reason other than cash grabbing, because in that case they would just become what they are fighting against.… Expand

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JayTJun 10, 2022

One of the best TV shows I've seen. I do hate the 2020-21 stuff that's starting to leak into the writing of season 3 though.

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Speedy_CervicheJun 28, 2022

Every.Single.Episode.Is.Excellent. This show does not pamper to woke/new age sooky crap. Its brutally violent and pushes the envelope politically which makes it a breath of fresh air in todays garbage culture. TheEvery.Single.Episode.Is.Excellent. This show does not pamper to woke/new age sooky crap. Its brutally violent and pushes the envelope politically which makes it a breath of fresh air in todays garbage culture. The writing/acting/directing/producing/cgi is all absolutely brilliant. Well done everyone involved (review made between season 3 and 4) People that give this a negative rating would absolutely be Karens. 100 percent.… Expand

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LennacNov 5, 2020

Varying from super fun to almost insufferably cringey. The pacing is great, actors are great, but the writing quality has its fair share of highs and lows. Certainly worth watching, and undoubtedly better than the bland Marvel formula thatVarying from super fun to almost insufferably cringey. The pacing is great, actors are great, but the writing quality has its fair share of highs and lows. Certainly worth watching, and undoubtedly better than the bland Marvel formula that has been done to death.… Expand

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SnarkkOct 10, 2020

N'ayant pas lu les comics, je ne me prononcerai pas sur la fidélité au matériau d'origine.

Je viens de terminer la saison 2 et j'ai bien entendu vu la saison 1. C'est une série sympathique, qui casse gentiment quelques codes. Le scénario estN'ayant pas lu les comics, je ne me prononcerai pas sur la fidélité au matériau d'origine.

Je viens de terminer la saison 2 et j'ai bien entendu vu la saison 1. C'est une série sympathique, qui casse gentiment quelques codes. Le scénario est loin d'être fantastique et souffre de quelques aberrations mais on se laisse porter. Bonne réalisation, audio correct... dialogues au ras des paquerettes par contre, même si ça s'améliore à la saison 2.

Bref, c'est divertissant et je crois bien que c'est le but recherché.… Expand

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KayVinceClearNov 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm writing this review as someone who read the negative reviews on Watchmen and saw the suggestions to watch this show. After watching the entire 1st season i'm a bit disappointed. Maybe because i expected a "better version" of the watchmen when in actuality this is a whole other show about an entirely different world (that for some reason still references this world without actually acknowledging it). A lot of reviews claimed this show to be unpolitical Even though the show heavily relies of War Profiteering and "Me Too" mockery to push the story. I've never seen a show with so much damn Sexual Assault gawd damn even the rapist get raped. The pay offs for the individual characters are just not there with an ending that just sets you up to begin the next season in WTF mode. So yeah the show is " Apolitical if you actually mean contains no dialog about Racial awareness or Class Disparities (which are more or less a larger part of the watchmen Tv show storyline). I wish people wouldn't compare shows in this way cause my veiw of this show was really trying to see how they were at all similar instead of seeing it for its actual self. This is and ALRIGHT show about a Justice League who act as the face for a corrupt Corporation . The Main Character is mad and gets dragged along by some bubbly **** who cant be real with himself or those around him. Everybody drags everybody down. The end.

Edit: I've now watched season 2 of this show and boy howdy was my first take on this one spot on. now I see tons of people who loved the show in the beginning for being quote unquote apolitical now hating the show simply because one of the main characters is explicitly racist. news flash people in real life sometimes pretend that they're not racist when in private they take every opportunity to exhibit just that type of behavior. And when you give people power they exercise power on a bias. This show is satire but it holds the mirror to society while being satire. I still hate the majority of these characters I still hate the majority of these developments but I'll be damned if these character representations are not based in reality. Some folks are mad about the writing of this show saying it's lazy. But it's supposed to be based in our reality so why wouldn't things from our reality be in their reality every aspect of what's going on in that show I've seen in reality and if you haven't then perhaps you need to spend some time outside of the books and in the real world.… Expand

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TudorPopescuJul 14, 2020

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 theA 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 well-written and interesting story.

Looking forward to season two.… Expand

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Shat00nJan 19, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like Karl Urban, when he is not in crappy movies like Hangman. And I also greatly enjoyed "You're the worst", so decided to pick up The Boys after Aya Cash joined the crew, because superheroes arent really my thing and Urban alone wasn't enough to convince me.

Overall its really good. I enjoyed the humor, action and CGI. Homelander is a very good antagonist and Butcher is a great antihero character. I liked secondary characters as well. Main couple though is... ok I guess, not a big fan. I give this an 8 for 2 reasons - 1. Giant plotholes, especially concerning security at Vought and the fact that in superhero world everyone up to god himself can be blackmailed by a phone video. I get it, it's 2020, technology, pen/phone/tweet is mightier than a sword blablabla, but its getting kind of ridiculous. Everyone and their mother is being either blackmailed by videos or gets in trouble because of them - Gecko, Starlight, Homelander, Butcher etc etc. Also, CCTV is either non-existent in this universe or is completely ignored by everyone and only utilized only when plot requires it. 2. Aya Cash's character, her vaguely explained and mary-sue like character (why Edgar brought her, knowing about her past? why didnt he remove her as soon as she started anti-Vought campaign? what happened after she disappeared in 1979 and until she reappeared 40 years later? Why was she put in charge of Sage Cove) and her dive into politics closer to the end of season 2. I get it, politics are a part of everyday life, but the message can be more subtle, I want to watch a tv series about superheroes, not talk show about Trump and AOC.

Also I was mildly put off by the actor who plays Frenchie. My sister is married to a Frenchman, and even my very basic French tells me that he is not a French guy, and that influences my immersion. The actor himself is doing a great job though.… Expand

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arildomestreryuJan 18, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma das grandes surpresas dos últimos anos, The Boys é uma série de televisão adaptada de quadrinhos obscuros. Mais uma obra audiovisual que lança HQs desconhecidas ao estrelado e, de forma devida. A importância de sua mensagem é grandiosa para os tempos atuais em que super-heróis perderam seu principal conceito com as pessoas - serem mais do que apenas produtos - e aos meios de comunicação, de como meras imagens bonitas guardam um lado sórdido por trás. Algo como os primeiros longas de reality show nos mostravam. Um enorme choque ao nos revelar o lado heroico logo de cara, em sua primeira cena, e - logo depois - a realidade dos fatos que impacta. Grande violência gráfica mas tudo tem um motivo pra acontecer. Talvez, a maior falta seja ver heróis em mais situações realmente heroica para criar maior dualidade.… Expand

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yellowpensorezSep 27, 2021

Из самых грубых и болезненных сериалов о супергероях, которые вы можете увидеть, вот почему я люблю его.

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jhonkoan110Sep 6, 2022

Homelander acting is perfect.
I love how the show laughs at the agenda.
Brilliant.

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AthanasiosTSep 8, 2019

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,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.… Expand

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Rwgp922Jul 27, 2019

This show is gory, adult intended, funny, and really well written. It mocks a lot of modern super hero stuff and even if you dont like super hero shows there is a good chance you will still enjoy this show as it's more of a detective showThis show is gory, adult intended, funny, and really well written. It mocks a lot of modern super hero stuff and even if you dont like super hero shows there is a good chance you will still enjoy this show as it's more of a detective show revolving around normal humans. It had me hooked and really everything in this show is top notch. Strongly recommend, unless you don't like blood because again it can be gory and vulgar… Expand

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Natasha2012Jul 27, 2019

A great spin on superhero’s. Great story line, great acting. Constantly surprises you with twists and never a dull scene.

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Joda36Jul 26, 2019

I am pleasantly surprised with this show. It's obvious a good if money was sent on this show as the production quality is excellent. Karl Urban is perfect in his role and all of the other actors fit their roles very well. I won't get into theI am pleasantly surprised with this show. It's obvious a good if money was sent on this show as the production quality is excellent. Karl Urban is perfect in his role and all of the other actors fit their roles very well. I won't get into the story but all I can say is that it's a damn entertaining watch! I watched 5 episodes in a row and I would have watched more if I didn't have to work early in the morning. There is definitely social commentary, but it's handled in a way that it doesn't bash you over the head.… Expand

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HelbatJul 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's really entertaining in which capitalism takes over the superhero world and you can guess what happens next. Yes of course, power and money just corrupts the superheroes. A great change of pace from the normal superhero TV series.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Oct 26, 2019

Better titled as "Dark Heroes". Echoing most here, "The Boys" (Amazon, S01, 8 eps, 1hr) is a real gem of a series amidst so much other chaff/filler. It's a much more plausible, realistic take on those with powers/abilities far beyond normals.Better titled as "Dark Heroes". Echoing most here, "The Boys" (Amazon, S01, 8 eps, 1hr) is a real gem of a series amidst so much other chaff/filler. It's a much more plausible, realistic take on those with powers/abilities far beyond normals. If you're into tales of betrayal, corruption, abuse of power, and the like then you'll love this like most everyone else. "The Boys" is a series where S02 can't come soon enough. My main nits have to do with lost opportunities in dialogue, like near the end where a character is telling his unknowing kid "I'm your father," now that could've been an epic play on the classic Darth Vader line but they totally whiffed it. There are little disappointments like that throughout. (originally posted IMDB 9/8/19)… Expand

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brockcheeseJun 8, 2021

This show is a lot of fun and tackling corporate superheroes in a comedic way makes this show easy to get through unlike its dour counterparts in other media.

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PickleRick123Oct 19, 2020

Awesome show. The writing is great and I just started season 2. I don't like superhero films and movies but the boys manages to keep things fresh and entertaining.

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Amanmavi_Jul 27, 2019

Pretty entertaining, well written please watch it if you are into comics and superheros.
The whole superheros ideology is written and executed very well after the marvel fever it's a very fresh experience

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LordbadfaceAug 5, 2019

Excelente series de superhéroes. Aunque tiene problemas al adaptar el comic,es muy buena con lo que hace.

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QuadrapoleJan 29, 2020

Definately an interesting show. Really shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Entertaining good fun without a lot of SJWs, though it seems to be creeping in in the later episodes. Overall still great.

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Imperius147Aug 22, 2019

Pro+
- for adult intended
- funny
- evil superheroes
- well written story

Cons-
- none

This TV show is awesome!!!

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Kid_CruxJul 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark in all the right places, and enough material to keep you entertained for multiple seasons.… Expand

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DiptanshuAug 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest show in amazon prime really hyped for season2,dope storyline,great voilence and purely true to its dark nature!… Expand

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AWESOM-0Jan 1, 2020

Entertaining and well made. This type of anti hero story has been done before but I think this show blends comedy and seriousness very effectively, which makes it stand out.

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wayrezMay 16, 2020

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.

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JoshDeschenesJul 23, 2020

Great show for anyone to check out so long as you aren't squeamish toward a strong subject matter. Extremely relevant to the current state of our world. Highly recommend!

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TessPortugalSep 1, 2020

An absolute blast! In a world so oversaturated with super hero movies and franchises, this is the satire we didn't know we needed. Violent, sexy, gritty, all with an amazing sense of dark humour, amazing charachter development, astoundingAn absolute blast! In a world so oversaturated with super hero movies and franchises, this is the satire we didn't know we needed. Violent, sexy, gritty, all with an amazing sense of dark humour, amazing charachter development, astounding worldbuilding and great performances. The action is very well directed and the special effects feel cinematic (when normally in tv shows it can feel cheap). And of course, the cerry on top: real, believable, not forced social critics.… Expand

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GooDayToDieAug 7, 2019

Just **** amazing that's what it is!
Why? Because they flip the super heroe **** into a massive scam and it is just so great!
The only regret I have AND advise I can give you is this ONE! Don't watch any trailer of it cause it spoil littleJust **** amazing that's what it is!
Why? Because they flip the super heroe **** into a massive scam and it is just so great!
The only regret I have AND advise I can give you is this ONE!
Don't watch any trailer of it cause it spoil little bits that are amazing, so seriously don't!
Just believe me, if you like superhero **** that show is definitely for you!
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DmouraJul 26, 2019

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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Nivek_LaemtaoAug 11, 2020

Love this show it is great. I can't wait for season 2, just hope they do not ruin it by going "woke".

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BeefermaticSep 20, 2020

Really great series, the first season blew my socks off, the second season I'm enjoying but the fact they're dragging it on for 2 months I find to be very irritating. I would give this show a 10 out of 10 but I think how they're pedaling itReally great series, the first season blew my socks off, the second season I'm enjoying but the fact they're dragging it on for 2 months I find to be very irritating. I would give this show a 10 out of 10 but I think how they're pedaling it out this season is cheesy and if the show goes to **** at some point I'm going to be very upset that I wasted so much time in a cluster f---.… Expand

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GhostBigfootOct 21, 2020

The people who think this show is bad are honestly really soft. It has been one of the best superheroes shows ever produced. If you are soft and get offended then I highly recommend you don't watch this show at all. The first season of TheThe people who think this show is bad are honestly really soft. It has been one of the best superheroes shows ever produced. If you are soft and get offended then I highly recommend you don't watch this show at all. The first season of The Boys is excellent and I think it's flawless besides the unnecessary sex scenes that occur. The show is dark and funny while having fantastic dialogue to carry the show forward. The fight scenes are actually pretty good and better than all the CW shows but below the action tier of the MCU/DC movies. Absolutely diabolical with the first season being a 9.9/10 . The second season is where it kind of drops as it isn't as good as the first season but the season finale was so good that it deserves an Emmy for that episode alone. The first 5 episodes feel stiff and stretched out at times with no improvement with the characters occurring. Then the last three is the final run where it all comes down to the clock of saving each other and shows the fall of a powerful organization in a realistic way with the most well-done shocks. The character development is done properly at the end of the season in a well good way besides Huighe. I feel like the show kind of walks away from him on the time especially since he was the main character in season 1. Season two is overall of 8.7/10. Last regards are Antony Starr deserves an award for his performance as Hoemlander as he kills it in both seasons as you don't know when the switch with the flip with the character not knowing his next move in a unique way of making it normal. Overall a great show and my score are 9.3/10. Can't wait to see where they go for season 3.… Expand

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G0dnezzzJul 16, 2020

+Интересный сюжет
+Хорошие спецэффекты
+Актерская игра -Продолжительность серий(Субъективно)

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Dan0511Aug 11, 2020

I like the show, but like so many shows in our current environment, they go overboard on shock value. It's very gritty. Horrible language, graphic violence, and too much graphic sex. Rating of TV18+, is well deserved. NOT NECESSARY forI like the show, but like so many shows in our current environment, they go overboard on shock value. It's very gritty. Horrible language, graphic violence, and too much graphic sex. Rating of TV18+, is well deserved. NOT NECESSARY for the good story that it tells.… Expand

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Ahab_GaddisSep 10, 2020

Just a fun, gritty, and interesting show. Flips heroes around and makes them more like fake celebrities with cynical corporations behind them like we actually have.

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Fabrod269Oct 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very clever "what if" journey in a world with real superheroes. Absolute power equals absolute corruption. Better than the comics and better than other "serious" shows that try to expose the 2020 premises. Great show.… Expand

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alizodiacOct 22, 2020

The superhero fatigue from all the MCU/DC movies was cleaned last year with the released of the first season of The Boys, a show that subverted every expectation and delivered exciting, fun, thrilling and fresh take on the genre. NotThe superhero fatigue from all the MCU/DC movies was cleaned last year with the released of the first season of The Boys, a show that subverted every expectation and delivered exciting, fun, thrilling and fresh take on the genre. Not surprising considering the source material, but this could've easily gone horrible wrong. Thankfully, the show runners deliver on the premise.

Season 2 is just as good if not better than the first, raising the stakes, the action and the emotional connection with the characters. Props to Antony Starr who is phenomenal. He eats up every scene with a genuinely eerie, terrifying sense.… Expand

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2AntonyNov 2, 2020

The best "superhero" tv show I have ever watched

Every character is really complex and makes me wanna know more about them every time they are on the screen. Plus, there are a lot of storylines that advance during every episode and thisThe best "superhero" tv show I have ever watched

Every character is really complex and makes me wanna know more about them every time they are on the screen. Plus, there are a lot of storylines that advance during every episode and this gives the impression that the episodes are way longer than they really are and it never gets boring.

This show is a breath of fresh air from the classic superhero shows and movies, taking a totally different approach on supes and answering the question: what if superman was real and he was treated like a god?… Expand

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Voodoo123Aug 11, 2019

+Excellent cast
+Memorable action sequences
+Great concept well executed -Some moments of parody took me out of the show After watching the trailer I came away uninterested in seeing the boys (esp with such a saturation of superhero+Excellent cast
+Memorable action sequences
+Great concept well executed
-Some moments of parody took me out of the show

After watching the trailer I came away uninterested in seeing the boys (esp with such a saturation of superhero shows/movies) on a recommendation I watched the show....
Right from the opening of the first episode I realised the quality of the show. I look forward to a season 2!… Expand

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123579Aug 21, 2019

I've basically lost all hope in netflix producing anything of quality (witcher show will suck) so I had very low expectations when I started episode 1 of the boys. I was very happily proven wrong. It is a great show. Not perfect, but veryI've basically lost all hope in netflix producing anything of quality (witcher show will suck) so I had very low expectations when I started episode 1 of the boys. I was very happily proven wrong. It is a great show. Not perfect, but very entertaining. It's funny and suspenseful and rather tongue in cheek with the whole corporate commentary thing (it is produced by amazon, after all) Definitely worth trying.… Expand

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ninjamammothAug 4, 2019

Fantastic tv series. Some changes were made in the tv adaptation as compared to the comics but i am fine with how it went. Other than that great performance by the cast, great writing and the humor hits the spot for me. In my opinion this isFantastic tv series. Some changes were made in the tv adaptation as compared to the comics but i am fine with how it went. Other than that great performance by the cast, great writing and the humor hits the spot for me. In my opinion this is by far the best tv show i have watched this year.… Expand

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DeanomiteDec 3, 2019

My favorite show of 2019, a very strong year for tv shows. Karl Urban is always excellent, my favorite role for him was Dredd. Superheroes owned by corporations and all narcissistic brings a dimension of plausible realism that takes themMy favorite show of 2019, a very strong year for tv shows. Karl Urban is always excellent, my favorite role for him was Dredd. Superheroes owned by corporations and all narcissistic brings a dimension of plausible realism that takes them from 2 dimensional characters to so much more. Homelander steals the show in every scene, as does Starlight.… Expand

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p2skaAug 28, 2019

Funny, unpredictable, no cliches, stellar cast, as realistic as world with superheros can be :) Watchmen movie quality stuff.

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Roy_MSep 6, 2019

The Boys Succeeds in giving a matured live-action Superhero story filled with corporate greed and so many twists and turns.
This, combined with its incredible casts, is the reason why The Boys is a Must Watch of 2019.
P.S. If you’re somehowThe Boys Succeeds in giving a matured live-action Superhero story filled with corporate greed and so many twists and turns.
This, combined with its incredible casts, is the reason why The Boys is a Must Watch of 2019.
P.S. If you’re somehow still not convinced to check out this show, remember, this show has a baby with laser vision.… Expand

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YurchikNov 3, 2019

A very unexpected series! A long time to begin to remove about bad superheroes!

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DaermonJul 20, 2020

Very good work, i like the story, the characters, and the visuals. I wait the season 2!

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mattyflanAug 3, 2019

Best thing I've watched in 2019. Very well written and acted. Can't wait for season 2.

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greenisgoodSep 7, 2019

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 flawedTL;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

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Dragos02Aug 1, 2022

Best AAA tv series in ages. Didn't feel this crazy rush from breaking bad. The script is brilliant and you will not see one like this too soon, in this PC year's.
Even if you buy the Amazon subscription just for this tv show, like me, itBest AAA tv series in ages. Didn't feel this crazy rush from breaking bad. The script is brilliant and you will not see one like this too soon, in this PC year's.
Even if you buy the Amazon subscription just for this tv show, like me, it still worth it.… Expand

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Sparda_84Aug 7, 2022

Ignore the "what if super heroes were bad" premise they promote the show with, this isnt that, this is satire, pretty damn good satire, its basically "Robocop with capes".

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watchoutch02Aug 22, 2022

I'm loving this so much, except for a few episodes with sjw crap. Can't wait for season 4