The Boys
Never meet your heroes.
Created by Eric Kripke
On Prime Video
A visceral, darkly comedic satire of superhero mythology that pairs graphic violence and corporate corruption with irreverent humor and genuine character bonds.
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
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Questions people ask
Is The Boys violent? Yes, very. More violent than 99% of series.
Is The Boys scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does The Boys leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Boys easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Boys sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
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.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Boys, and what each one shares →
Like The Boys
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Boys
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Boys, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Boys, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Boys, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
