These aren’t your parent’s superheroes. Imagine Game of Thrones’ political intrigue, unsavory yet likable cast, constantly shifting narrative creating ambiguity/ambivalence around who the good guys are, shocking bursts of violence (and sex, lots and lots of sex) but replace the knights and dragons with tights and capes and you have The Boys. Antony Starr’s Homelander, the primary antagonist and downright reptilian Superman analogue, oscillates scene to scene from exploitatively cringy and pitiful to jingoistic. He’s great. A-Train is another standout - super high (both puns intended) on ego but also doubts and fears. The show is littered with fully fleshed out characters with real wants, desires and most importantly, satisfying arcs. Real Quick: Karl Urban, a star in his own right, deserves an award for his portrayal of Billy Butcher. His character starts off one-note but becomes increasingly complex over the course of the season.
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