One of its main plot points is that superheroes are been run by a huge corporation for profit, and there’s ample exploration of that theme.
And most superheroes are either straight up evil or crazy with power, money and fame.
It does some interesting things, and is worth watching the first season (which is probably the best one). After that, it feels like the show gradually drops in quality. My main problem is that it focuses less and less on the above issues, and focuses more and more on personal drama, which just feels like filler.
That seems like a trend with contemporary TV shows where there is zero desire to properly conclude a story and they just publish as mny seasons as possible.
I have watched the first three episodes today and its really fun. I think I’ll finish the season.
I’d suggest you keep going after the season finale, if you like it. It’s still enjoyable, just not as good as season 1. Season 2 is decent. Season 3 and 4 is where it gets a bit iffy for me.
Is it like the Watchmen comic books? I read it a long time ago and I didn’t get it at that point but I’ve read that it’s supposed to be critical of superhero culture.
The story is literally about a secret group killiung superheroes when they step out of line too much. And almost all superheroes are assholes and monsters, created for that sweet money.
Is The Boys worth a watch or is it just stupid superhero slop?
One of its main plot points is that superheroes are been run by a huge corporation for profit, and there’s ample exploration of that theme.
And most superheroes are either straight up evil or crazy with power, money and fame.
It does some interesting things, and is worth watching the first season (which is probably the best one). After that, it feels like the show gradually drops in quality. My main problem is that it focuses less and less on the above issues, and focuses more and more on personal drama, which just feels like filler.
That seems like a trend with contemporary TV shows where there is zero desire to properly conclude a story and they just publish as mny seasons as possible.
I have watched the first three episodes today and its really fun. I think I’ll finish the season.
I’d suggest you keep going after the season finale, if you like it. It’s still enjoyable, just not as good as season 1. Season 2 is decent. Season 3 and 4 is where it gets a bit iffy for me.
I wouldn’t expect much from a television show created by Jeff Bezos.
Its worth the watch. Its what if superman really existed. He would act like a cop on steroids.
Basically, it’s what if superheroes were bad actually. Lex Luthor would have a field day in it’s universe
It shits all over the superhero slop. It’s ok, but the story deviates strongly from the comics.
Is it like the Watchmen comic books? I read it a long time ago and I didn’t get it at that point but I’ve read that it’s supposed to be critical of superhero culture.
The story is literally about a secret group killiung superheroes when they step out of line too much. And almost all superheroes are assholes and monsters, created for that sweet money.
Are the comic books better or the show in your opinion?
I liked the comics more, but that’s just me.