
Boots
Growing up has its obstacles.
Created by Andy Parker
On Netflix
A coming-of-age military drama that balances the darkness of bullying and closeted identity with the warmth of found brotherhood and self-discovery.
After impulsively joining the U.S. Marine Corps, a bullied teen finds new purpose — and unexpected brotherhood — with his motley team of fellow recruits.
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- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Does Boots leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Boots easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is Boots violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.
Is Boots scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Boots sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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