The boys is a series based on the comic written by Garth Ennis and co-created, designed, and illustrated by Darick Robertson that puts the weirdest spin on Superheroes. The movie series differs in some ways from the comic strip but the fundamentals remain the same. The series is set up in a universe where superheroes exist and are treated like celebrities. In this universe, Supes, as they are called have different classes based on their popularity and ability, and the top 7 known as "The Seven" sit at the peak of it.
The first season was released earlier this year and after 8 nail-biting episodes, I have to say, I'm looking forward to the next season. My favourite character of the lot is William Butcher(played by Karl Urban); a very angry and foul-mouthed guy with a British accent that holds a grudge against all supes because he presumes one of them raped and killed his wife.
At the end of the series, you'd be left with more questions than answers and will have to make assumptions to fill that void. William Butcher came in contact with a wimpy guy called Hughie Campbell(Jack Quaid) that was mourning his girlfriend at the time. Wiliam's appearance in Hughie's life led to an unexpected adventure that involved a team of five individuals; William, Hughie, Mother's Milk, Frenchie, and Yimiko.
I always looked forward to seeing William's character doing some damage. His misguided rage and utter disdain for Supes led the team into uncovering a conspiracy that ran all the way up to Vough industry. Vough industry was basically a company that outsources supes at a price. They were also protected by the Government and used blackmail and trickery to strongarm the Government of the United States.
The crown jewel in Vough Industry's operation was Homelander(played by Antony Starr). His origin was initially shrouded in mystery but as the season proceeds, the truth unfolds. Homelander is basically a narcissistic self-absorbed version of Superman that loves his reflection and dicing people into bits with his laser vision. He's the centerpiece of William's anger against Supes.
Despite starting off as what seems like a parody of the justice league, the movie morphed into a very sick and interesting plot that will leave you glued to your seat from start to end...of the season. I literally watched the whole series in one go and I'll be watching it again because damn, what a rollercoaster. Safe to say It's a series I thoroughly enjoyed and I recommend you watch without the kids around.
Rating- AAA
MOVIEDB LINK- https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/76479-the-boys/cast?language=en-US