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The Boys - When Heroes Go Rogue

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RATING
7.9/10

In a world where superheroes are celebrated like celebrities, most are corrupted by fame and power. After Hughie Campbell's girlfriend is accidentally killed by the speedster A-Train, he's recruited b... Read more

In a world where superheroes are celebrated like celebrities, most are corrupted by fame and power. After Hughie Campbell's girlfriend is accidentally killed by the speedster A-Train, he's recruited by Billy Butcher, a grizzled vigilante who hates superheroes. Together with Frenchie, Mother's Milk, and Kimiko, they form The Boys - a team aiming to take down The Seven and the powerful corporation Vought International behind them. Show less

RELEASE DATE
January 1, 1970
GENRES
Action, Drama

Quick Info

Release Date January 1, 1970
Rating 7.9/10
Genres Action, Drama

Storyline

Season 1 introduces a gritty, violent, and satirical take on superhero culture. It explores corruption, fame, and morality through the clash between The Boys and The Seven. The season blends dark humor with emotional storytelling, setting up a world where power always comes with a price.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • Antony Starr's portrayal of Homelander became one of television's most acclaimed villain performances.
  • Many superhero scenes were shot with minimal CGI to enhance realism.
  • The show was renewed for a second season before the first premiered.
Goofs
  • In early episodes, Vought's headquarters skyline changes between shots.
  • Some character injuries heal faster than shown in the timeline.
Quotes
  • "I'm the Homelander. And I can do whatever I want." - Homelander
  • "The only thing more dangerous than a superhero is a celebrity." - Billy Butcher
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  • Each episode's title appears subtly within the first scene, often as part of the environment or background.
Connections
  • Based on The Boys comics by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.
  • Parodies popular superhero franchises like The Justice League and The Avengers.
Soundtracks
  • Music by Christopher Lennertz. Notable tracks include "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is The Boys Season 1 about?

A group of vigilantes takes on corrupt superheroes backed by the powerful Vought Corporation.

02

Who created it?

Eric Kripke.

03

Who stars in it?

Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, Karen Fukuhara.

04

When was it released?

2019.

05

What genre is it?

Action, drama, and dark comedy.

06

Who composed the score?

Christopher Lennertz.

07

What is the show's tagline?

Never meet your heroes.

08

What inspired the series?

It's based on the comic book The Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.

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