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   The Boys is a new Amazon prime television series that asks and brilliantly answers the question "how would superheroes be in the real world?".

  In this version of modern America, a lot of people have super human abilities and are known as Supes. Supes are generally loved and respected, thanks to the superhero team "The Seven".  The first moments of the show starts of as a parody of stereotypical superhero films and shows.

At first glance, the heroes just seem to be a parody of the justice league. With Wonder woman being Maeve, Flash being A-Train,Aquaman being the Deep, Batman being Noir, I'm not exactly sure who Translucent, a retired member I can't remember  and Superman being Homelander. We see how the general public loves and idolize these heroes. But, the thing about Superheroes being in the real world is, they come with collateral damage.


 Hughie an ordinary guy and massive fan of the seven gets his life turned upside down when his girlfriend is killed by A-Train when he runs through her while on a "Mission". With the fact that the seven are generally Loved, the whole issue is shelved aside and Hughie is offered compensation in exchanging to signing a non disclosure agreement which he declines. Later on,an angry and fraustrated Hughie is approached by Butcher, a "CIA" agent who tells him he knows how reckless the supes and offers to help him get justice for his girl.

  Although originally set up as a good guy vs bad guy story, by the end of the eight episodes, you get to sympethise with every single person and also question the morality of everybody's action. I know it sounds all serious (and it is) but, the show is also insanely funny and smartly written. I recently found out it's based on a comic series of the same name, I don't know the degree to which it was adapted but if it was a very faithful adaptation, I have to say, I'd love to really check out issues of that comic.

 The boys will shock you, make you laugh, and keep you hooked, especially by the end of the season with a massive cliffhanger that sets up the things to come. I had a great time watching it and enjoyed all the characters but I think I enjoyed Butcher,The Deep,Homelander and Frenchie. I think those were the stand out characters and I think you'll enjoy seeing every episode as much as I did but then again I've seen a lot of my friends call the show average, notwithstanding,I still want to hear your opinions on the show in the comments down below.
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