It's so frustrating that the plot keeps going around in circles and resetting the status quo by the end of each season, but “The Boys” is still pretty fun to watch. It definitely came out at the right time if we consider the current popularity of both superhero franchises and dark/gruesome TV shows. The premise of corrupt superheroes manipulated by an evil corporation as if they were a K-Pop group is more than intriguing, even though it could have used more nuance in its development. Starlight is too pure and innocent, while the Vought heroes are just walking (or flying) piles of shit with no ambiguity or relatable traits whatsoever, almost like cartoon villains. There is hardly anyone in between at this point.
The second season had slightly better pacing, but at the same time, it gave me the impression that the main plot did not progress much. Both the Supes and the Boys are starting to show their contradictions, and a reasonable time has been devoted to exploring their characters and backstories. I enjoyed the new cast (Stormfront in particular), but I am still waiting for that one character who will make me fall in love. Surprisingly enough, Homelander is still the most interesting of the bunch. The gore was fun at the beginning, but it's starting to get redundant.
The third season had a slow start, but I thought it picked up decently by the end. Still, the plot keeps taking one step forward and two steps back until it feels like none of the story arcs has had a real purpose. Someone died, and someone changed their official position, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they find a way to reset that as well at the beginning of the next season. They know that if the plot evolves and Homelander finally snaps, they’ll be done in a handful of episodes. I expect this to keep dragging on for a few more years until they let everything happen in the final season. The mandatory “edgy” scenes, usually one per episode, are as fun as they are hollow and inoffensive, while the parodies of American TV shows and pop culture are usually pretty good. And please, someone kill Frenchie and Kimiko because I can’t stand them anymore. Their scenes are so schmaltzy that I want to jump out of the window each time.
Review by manicureVIP 4BlockedParent2022-11-23T12:42:45Z
It's so frustrating that the plot keeps going around in circles and resetting the status quo by the end of each season, but “The Boys” is still pretty fun to watch. It definitely came out at the right time if we consider the current popularity of both superhero franchises and dark/gruesome TV shows. The premise of corrupt superheroes manipulated by an evil corporation as if they were a K-Pop group is more than intriguing, even though it could have used more nuance in its development. Starlight is too pure and innocent, while the Vought heroes are just walking (or flying) piles of shit with no ambiguity or relatable traits whatsoever, almost like cartoon villains. There is hardly anyone in between at this point.
The second season had slightly better pacing, but at the same time, it gave me the impression that the main plot did not progress much. Both the Supes and the Boys are starting to show their contradictions, and a reasonable time has been devoted to exploring their characters and backstories. I enjoyed the new cast (Stormfront in particular), but I am still waiting for that one character who will make me fall in love. Surprisingly enough, Homelander is still the most interesting of the bunch. The gore was fun at the beginning, but it's starting to get redundant.
The third season had a slow start, but I thought it picked up decently by the end. Still, the plot keeps taking one step forward and two steps back until it feels like none of the story arcs has had a real purpose. Someone died, and someone changed their official position, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they find a way to reset that as well at the beginning of the next season. They know that if the plot evolves and Homelander finally snaps, they’ll be done in a handful of episodes. I expect this to keep dragging on for a few more years until they let everything happen in the final season.
The mandatory “edgy” scenes, usually one per episode, are as fun as they are hollow and inoffensive, while the parodies of American TV shows and pop culture are usually pretty good.
And please, someone kill Frenchie and Kimiko because I can’t stand them anymore. Their scenes are so schmaltzy that I want to jump out of the window each time.