https://www.cbr.com Read up on the latest The Boys News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:15:15 GMT en-US hourly 60 In an era where both movie and TV landscapes are populated with superheroes, some viewers have ended up becoming disgruntled. Understandably, not everyone enjoys watching people flying or shooting lasers. Even some of Hollywood's biggest names aren't superhero fans.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-superhero-shows-for-skeptics/ While The Boys Season 4 may be inching closer to release, it may be postponed due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:21:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-release-postponed/ Payback team member Crimson Countess addresses fans of The Boys about her Season 3 death, and calls for her single "Chimps Don't Cry" to receive award nominations.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:19:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-crimson-countess-not-dead-awards/ According to actor Simon Pegg, The Boys is "gonna get crazier" with Season 4.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:03:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-simon-pegg-crazier/ As The Boys prepares to return for Season 4, Simon Pegg is gearing up to reprise his role as Hughie's father for more episodes than ever before.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:49:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-hughie-dad-most-screen-time/ The Boys actor Jensen Ackles revealed what it would take to get him to star in a romantic comedy.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:38:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jensen-ackles-rom-com-condition/ The emotional and well-received The Flash finale proves just how significant and impactful superhero tv shows continue to be. Superhero series have been a small screen staple for decades now, whether it be 2000s hits like Smallville or recent Marvel Cinematic Universe ventures like WandaVision. However, even the best of those series contain their faults, usually in the form of problematic characters.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:16:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/controversial-superhero-tv-show-characters/ Jensen Ackles described how he won the role of Soldier Boy in The Boys.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:10:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jensen-ackles-fight-soldier-boy-role-the-boys/ While fans are still wondering if Soldier Boy will return for The Boys Season 4, Jensen Ackles is far more confident in reprising his role.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:21:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jensen-ackles-soldier-boy-season-4-return/ The Boys actor Antony Starr draws the behavior of his series villain, Homelander, from two former United States presidents: Donald Trump and Barack Obama.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:16:45 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-the-boys-antony-starr-bases-homelander-on-both-trump-and-obama/ The Homelander might be facing legal repercussions in Season 4 of The Boys.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:58:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-homelander-trial-season-3-finale/ More and more superhero TV shows are being developed, outside of the offerings from Marvel and DC. It's becoming trendy to move into darker and grittier territory with these shows, which now aim their content at more mature audiences. That often pays off, but some shows have featured many disturbing topics and narratives that have shocked audiences.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:10:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-superhero-tv-shows-too-dark/ The Boys stars Erin Moriarty and Jensen Ackles explained how shooting the superhero series' infamous "Herogasm" episode took its toll on both the cast and crew.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:12:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-chaos-shooting-herogasm-jensen-ackles-erin-moriarty/ Amazon Prime is known for its broad array of content and its subscribers have access to a wide array of programs, including some great animated shows. Prime is known for original animated series like Invincible and it's also the home of classic anime like Inuyasha and cult classic shows like Invader Zim.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:36:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-animated-amazon-prime-shows/ The Boys cast members Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Laz Alonso and Jensen Ackles recently gave fans new insight into the violent and visceral visual effects featured in the Prime Video superhero satire's third season.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:43:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-cast-season-3-violent-vfx/ A new ad for Amazon's The Boys teases fans with a joke about Homelander's unhealthy love for milk.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:42:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-parody-homelander-milk-obsession/ Comedies make for the best comfort shows, and fortunately, Amazon Prime has tons of quality comedy series to choose from. From original TV shows to a wide catalog of series, it's hard to run out of things to watch.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 17:05:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amazon-prime-comedy-show-recommendations/ Despite what fans of The Boys saw in Season 3, Vought International insists that Black Noir's death is "fake and clearly generated by AI."

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 14:44:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-black-noir-death-debunked/ The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke opened up about the show's decision to explore the history of Vought in Season 3 beyond what was written in Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s original comic book series.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 12:52:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-3-prime-video-beyond-comic-source-material/ The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke recently explained how Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) shaped the major themes of the Prime Video superhero satire's third season.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 09:21:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jensen-ackles-season-3-soldier-boy-toxic-masculinity/ The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke recently explained why superhero orgy Herogasm was such a major event in Season 3 of the Prime Video superhero satire.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 08:08:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-3-herogasm-major-event/ In the current TV landscape, there’s often a greater chance of a project standing out and hooking audiences when creators provide something totally new. However, fresh ideas fail more often than they succeed, so many networks and producers have increasingly obtained licenses for pre-existing works to adapt them as TV series, often with a fresh take or spin.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 14:10:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/television-better-than-source-material/ While he's done some outlandish things throughout his run on The Boys, Antony Starr hints Season 4 of the superhero TV series features the most "bizarre" act yet from the maniacal Seven leader.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 16:13:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-antony-starr-bizarre/ The Boys revealed Vought News Network anchor Cameron Coleman is here to stay for the foreseeable future.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:22:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-tucker-carlson-parody-not-fired/ Comic book adaptations have only gotten more popular in recent times, with bold storytelling choices and spectacular special effects being a great draw for audiences. The genre is showing no signs of slowing down, with Secret Invasion set to debut next month on Disney+. With such an abundance of materials, fans should really only devote their time to the best of the best.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-comic-book-tv-shows-ranked/ Much like many of the most successful modern movies, TV series have often drawn from comic books for inspiration. In fact, many of the most acclaimed projects of recent years, from Logan to The Boys, have adapted beloved comic book stories to TV and film. However, not everyone always remembers the comic book inspirations for these projects, sometimes even when superheroes are involved.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:10:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-tv-shows-based-on-comic-books/ The Boys lambasts Twitter for removing its longstanding verification program.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:07:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-black-noir-twitter-verification-status/ The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke shares his heartfelt appreciation for the Prime Video series' cast and crew in a wrap video for Season 4.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:08:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-wrap-video/ The cast of Prime Video's The Boys enjoys a bloody good time as the hit superhero series wraps up Season 4 filming.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:45:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-wrap-cast-photos/ The Boys has finally given fans a look at Jeffrey Dean Morgan's highly-anticipated Season 4 debut.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:31:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jeffrey-dean-morgan-season-4-costume/ The Boys is one of the most popular shows in 2023. Its engaging and complex characters, unique storytelling, and dark sense of humor have made it a fan favorite. However, although The Boys was renovated for a fourth season in June last year, there is still no information on when the season will air.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-shows-like-the-boys/ The Boys actor Jensen Ackles is returning as Soldier Boy for Gen V.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:13:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jensen-ackles-spoils-soldier-boy-the-boys-gen-v/ The Boys' Antony Starr has officially made it through filming Season 4.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:01:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anthony-starr-the-boys-season-4-wrap-selfie/ Binge-watching has become one of the world's favorite hobbies. People love to lie down and watch an entire show at once, often refusing to stop until the TV series' enthralling conclusion. Sci-fi series tend to be binge-worthy fan favorites, as they usually involve an interesting mystery or complex worldbuilding. Luckily for fans, Amazon Prime has some of the best options.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-sci-fi-series-amazon-prime/ Conflict plays an important part in the plot of every TV series, so fans always get a good mix of likable and unlikable individuals, or evil and good. However, in many shows, the worst and most hated characters find their moments, experiencing a sudden change of heart of doing something unexpected and heroic enough to change fans' opinions of them.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:10:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tv-single-episode-redemption-arcs/ Television remains the ultimate equalizer when it comes to entertainment, and it’s exciting to see the medium embrace more genre content and supernatural programming. Supernatural series are still viewed as fringe content to some extent, but science fiction, fantasy, and horror are all mainstream entertainment genres.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/funniest-supernatural-shows/ The latest addition to the cast of The Boys, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, posted a very on-brand mirror selfie from the set of Season 4.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:56:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jeffrey-dean-morgan-the-boys-season-4-filming/ To commemorate the award season, The Boys pays tribute to the late superhero Queen Maeve.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:09:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-queen-maeve-in-memoriam-video/ As fans of Amazon Prime Video's superhero series, The Boys, lick their lips for Season 4, the hit show further whets their appetites with an image of canned food.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:53:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-finale-photo/ Fans always love seeing mean, selfish, or cowardly characters grow into kinder and braver people. Characters like Eleanor Shellstrop from The Good Place or Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender are just two examples of this type of arc playing out, but the inverse of this arc is equally riveting.

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-tv-corruption-character-arcs/ Superhero stories have been dominating the media landscape for most of the 2000s, and this is also true in TV and streaming services. Superhero shows have become ratings juggernauts and pop culture phenomena, but this doesn't mean they're above criticism. Some shows actually fell from grace after only one scene ruined everything.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:51:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superhero-shows-ruined-worst-scenes/ Tyler Durden, Patrick Bateman, Travis Bickle, Joker: these characters are all clearly disturbed and toxic human beings. In recent years, these troubled characters have gone viral years or, in some cases, decades after the film's release. A trend has developed that puts these characters in memes, calling them "Sigma Males." This trend is incredibly popular on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Even Matt Reeves' The Batman took an edgier approach to the character of Bruce Wayne, something never seen in a Batman film previously. It appears audiences are starting to identify with these characters more and more, which, on the surface, could seem rather troubling for society.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sigma-males-cautionary-tales-american-psycho-fight-club/ In the universe of Prime Video's The Boys, Vought International is releasing a romantic comedy starring the late supe Termite (Brett Geddes).

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:31:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-termite-romcom-explosive-legacy/ To celebrate Valentine's Day, The Boys showed off their latest item: A-Train's All-Nighter Bundle.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:02:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-a-train-nsfw-valentines-day/ The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke says that Season 4 will not be the series' last.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:16:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-5-confirmed-eric-kripke/ Showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed the official title for The Boys' Season 4 finale.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 19:45:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-finale-title-revealed/ The Boys producer Seth Rogen has explained why the Prime Video series has proven to be so popular, specifically among older Marvels fans.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 02:29:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/seth-rogen-explains-why-the-boys-popular-marvel-fans/ Seth Rogen, an executive producer on Prime Video's The Boys, admitted that he's not a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:50:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-seth-rogen-marvel-movies-kids-mcu/ TV series have always captivated audiences through their long-form, episodic format. Different genres, styles, and formulas each have their own appeal that can gain incredibly loyal fan bases. In an era of streaming services, series that make for good binge content are especially popular with viewers. Some series become so viral that their renewal is almost guaranteed, and can last many seasons.

]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-popular-shows-that-wowed-audiences/ Marvel Studios may dominate the superhero genre on the big screen, but Amazon Prime wears television's superhero crown as The Boys was 2022's most popular superhero show.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:18:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/prime-video-the-boys-more-popular-disney-plus-marvel-series-2022/ The Boys has unveiled an intriguing promotional video for Season 4, featuring a special shareholders' presentation from Vought’s newly-appointed CEO, Ashley Barrett, portrayed by Colby Minifie.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:48:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-ceo-starlight-traitor/ Eric Kripke's The Boys received acclaim from critics across all three of its seasons, for both its unflinching creativity and important political messages. However, one of its unique aspects is not mentioned in reviews: its commentary on pop culture's current superheroes. More specifically, the show critiques how mainstream superheroes, like those of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, are not always fighting for justice.

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-tv-critiques-mcu-heroes/ The Boys star Simon Pegg recently compared Season 4 of the superhero satire to a "Compound V enema."

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:19:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-simon-pegg-season-4-compound-v-enema/ Fan-favorite actor Simon Pegg poses with his small screen family ahead of The Boys Season 4.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:05:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-simon-pegg-hughie-family-reunion/ The Boys celebrates Antony Starr and Giancarlo Esposito with one of the show's most memorable scenes.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:23:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-homelander-antony-starr-giancarlo-esposito-script-reading/ The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke can't pinpoint the "most disgusting" moment in the Prime Video series' upcoming fourth season.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:41:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-eric-kripke-season-4-most-disgusting-moment/ The Boys VFX supervisor Stephan Fleet just hinted that the Prime Video superhero satire will continue to raise the bar where its gross-out content is concerned.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:09:05 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-vfx-supervisor-hints-season-4-more-disgusting/ Everyone loves a good plot twist. The protagonists were stunned to discover that The Good Place is actually the Bad Place, Game of Thrones fans were shocked to tears while watching Robb and Catelyn Stark perish at the Red Wedding, and literally nobody expected Westworld's William to be the Man in Black.

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/obvious-tv-shows-twists/ In a move that mimics decisions made by Warner Bros. Discovery regarding HBO Max, The Boys' Vought International has made some changes to its own fictional streaming service, Vought++, restoring it back to just "Vought+."

]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:08:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-parody-warner-hbo-max-content-vought-amazon/ On The Boys, the Black Noir suit is designed to entirely cover the person wearing it, and while he "would love to bring it home," actor Nathan Mitchell reveals the costume has a painful drawback.

]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:49:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-nathan-mitchell-black-noir-painful-costume/ Fans of The Boys do not know who actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is playing in the series' fourth season, but Black Noir actor Nathan Mitchell says it will be a character to remember.

]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2023 16:12:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jeffrey-dean-morgan-role-unforgettable-nathan-mitchell/

]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2023 05:21:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-nathan-mitchell-new-black-noir/ The first three episodes of the second season of The Boys picked up right where the first season left off, doubling down on the subversive, shocking and yet poignant elements that made the show successful. However, while there's some time skip, just how long has elapsed isn't totally clear between the first two seasons.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-how-much-time-passed-seasons-1-2/ Television has been a reliable home for all sorts of storytelling genres, but sci-fi content has always been able to resonate on the medium. Science fiction can reach greater heights in movie theaters with a blockbuster budget, but there is still no shortage of groundbreaking sci-fi TV shows that present audiences with compelling themes or creepy creatures.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sci-fi-series-video-games/ Superhero shows have been a fan favorite for decades, from the classic Smallville in the 2000s to Netflix's shows about the Defenders to the CW's Arrowverse. However, 2022 was an intense year in this area, with TV shows that are already modern classics.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-superhero-shows-of-2022-ranked/ Of all the superpowered individuals on The Boys, Homelander truly seems unstoppable. From an incredible set of powers in his repertoire to his adoring public, not only is Homelander a force of physical power but of social power as well. The one thing that seemed to keep him in check was the adoration of his fans until one moment changed that. In the final moments of The Boys’ Season 3 finale, Homelander performed one final display of power, removing Butcher's trump card and making himself truly unstoppable.

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:46:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-3-finale-homelander-unstoppable/ Villains from television are often depicted as loners, scheming and plotting in the shadows. However, some of these villains are more effective when they have a partner by their side. Whether it's for emotional support, to bounce ideas off of, or to share in the spoils of their misdeeds, a partner can be a valuable asset for a villain.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tv-villains-really-need-partner/ The Boys has released a spoiler-filled tribute video for Season 3's many deaths.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2022 16:17:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-3-deaths-tribute-video-2022/ 2022 was a huge year for superhero TV shows. There was no shortage of animated and live-action superhero content from Marvel to DC, showing the various storytelling styles connected with these characters. Where She-Hulk: Attorney at Law played things more laid back and comedic, Young Justice: Phantoms wasn't afraid to raise the stakes and add mature themes to its animated series. But one show that managed to top them all was The Boys Season 3.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-best-superhero-show-2022/ The Boys "announced" a new movie is coming to Vought TV+ for the holidays that looks suspiciously similar to beloved Christmas classic Love Actually.

]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:31:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-black-noir-love-actually-spoof/ The Boys star Jack Quaid shows off his custom ugly Christmas sweater inspired by the Prime Video series.

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 23:06:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jack-quaid-custom-ugly-christmas-sweater/ Actor Jensen Ackles has revealed his Christmas wish, and it's to return to The Boys as Soldier Boy.

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:23:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jensen-ackles-ready-suit-up-soldier-boy-return/ The Boys shares a holiday greeting with fans in the show's signature style.

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:08:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-holiday-message-hand-gestures/ With the Streaming Wars heating up, Prime Video has moved to the front of the race in stunning fashion. It's understandable, though, given the amount of money Amazon is pumping into productions, rivaling the likes of HBO Max in terms of variety and quality.

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-prime-video-shows-2022/ With the sleigh bells ringing and the eggnog brewing, celebrants and non-celebrants alike are feeling the Christmas spirit in the air. The season of giving is here, and as people do their holiday preparations and rewatch their favorite holiday movies, it's hard to escape imagery related to Santa Claus.

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:30:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tv-characters-on-santas-naughty-list/ A featurette from The Boys reintroduces fans to the show's first supe, Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles.

]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:05:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jensen-ackles-soldier-boy-featurette-christmas/ Everyone needs a good laugh, and television has been a place people turn to for amusement for years. Although there are varying brands of comedy, an obscure yet popular category is dark comedy. Dark comedy is defined as humor that references more serious subject matters.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-dark-comedy-shows/ 2022 has been a stellar year for television, with multiple TV dramas engrossing audiences. The TV medium has proven itself to be one of the greatest ways to experience a thrilling narrative, with many 2022 shows surprising and delighting viewers. As the year draws to a close, many are reflecting on some of the greatest televised twists.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:16:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-television-twists-2022/ From the very start of The Boys, the hierarchy of the show's powered characters was clear. More powerful than anybody else in the world is the superhero team The Seven, and the strongest of the group is its leader, Homelander. However, as mysteries unraveled and secrets were revealed about the nature of how Supes get their powers, a puzzling conundrum about Compound V became more and more apparent, leaving many wondering how exactly Homelander is so much more powerful than his colleagues.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/homelander-boys-strongest-supe/ Antony Starr recently reappeared as The Boys' deranged supe Homelander to take part in a blistering attack on the latest marketing campaign of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:57:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-homelander-vought-trump-nft-spoof/ From afar, Invincible's Omni-Man and The Boys' Homelander feel incredibly similar. They’re both part of shows that deconstruct the superhero genre. They’re both the single most powerful individuals in their respective universes. And they’re both ruthless, mass-murdering machines who have little regard for human life.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-homelander-scarier-invincible-omni-man/ The Boys recently nominated Homelander for Best Actor as part of a wider parody of awards season campaigning by the Prime Video superhero series.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:17:06 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-homelander-best-actor-oscars-parody/ For fans of The Boys, Prime Video has unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 3.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:50:05 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-3-behind-the-scenes-video/ Heroes and protagonists are usually the same person, but not always. There are several chivalrous TV characters relegated to minor subplots, while an equal number of protagonists exhibit very few heroic tendencies. The situation becomes considerably murkier with ensemble casts, given the presence of multiple lead characters.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ruthless-tv-heroes/ The stars of The Boys are eager to hype up Jeffrey Dean Morgan's role in the series, even if they don't know who he's playing.

]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:52:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-cast-doesnt-know-jeffrey-dean-morgan-character/ Despite its ever-growing competition, Prime Video's The Boys has carved out a niche for itself by being weirder and more gruesome than other superhero series. Leading that charge, and embodying the best (and worst) of everything the show has to offer, is Homelander.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-anatomy-weird-facts-homelander-body/ The blood-spattered new trailer for Gen V gave a first look at some of the show's new characters, plus some returning faces from parent show The Boys, and one who isn't quite either: The Deep, but in puppet form.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 04:59:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gen-v-puppet-version-the-boys-the-deep/ Doctor Who, the longest-running sci-fi television series in the world, is famous for its unique premise, talented cast, and longevity. It has pioneered several popular sci-fi tropes since its conception in 1963, shaping the genre into what it is today and paving the way for BBC to reach an international audience.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 03:16:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sci-fi-characters-doctor-who-crossover/ The first trailer for The Boys' college-themed spinoff, Gen V, has been released.

]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2022 23:16:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-gen-v-spinoff-first-trailer/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe's superheroes would be horrified at the cruelty of The Boys' twisted "Supes." However, The Boys isn't simply a what-if of superheroes gone bad, it's a satirical take on police, celebrity and the international obsession with superhero stories. For this reason, it's interesting to explore the show's criticisms of the genre in the context of the MCU.

]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:45:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/boys-vs-marvel-phase-4-tv-heroes/ The Boys adds three new cast members to the upcoming fourth season, including Hughie Campbell's mother.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:19:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-cast-hughies-mom-rosemarie-dewitt-simon-pegg-elliot-knight-rob-benedict/ Superhero shows have long been a staple in American television. From Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman to the iconic Spider-Man: The Animated Series to the now-sprawling Arrowverse, there is no shortage of beloved superhero series. However, not all of these shows live up to expectations, and some more disappointing projects are still on the air.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:16:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disappointing-superhero-series-airing-now/ Jeffrey Dean Morgan is gearing up for his mystery role in the upcoming fourth season of Prime Video's The Boys.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:13:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jeffrey-dean-morgan-script-photo/ The premiere for The Boys Season 2 ended with a bang when Susan Raynor, deputy director of the CIA, had her head exploded during a meeting with the titular team. Later, that same Supe attacked the Congressional hearing on Vought International, killing several high-profile characters and eliminating witnesses who could have taken the company down. While just who has been killing people has remained a mystery for much of the season, the finale, "What I Know," reveals the true killer is actually Congresswoman Victoria Neuman.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-reveals-head-exploding-supe/ The world loves heroes. The proof is in the ratings and box office receipts. Pop culture thrives on them and people want to be them, but what happens when the hero is false? The wolf in sheep’s clothing is a popular trope in television, but the villain in hero’s clothing is considered the best version of it.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/television-heroes-actually-villains/ Prime Video's The Boys shared brand-new set photos from Season 3 featuring some of the show's stars flaunting the middle finger.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:48:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-3-set-photos/ Amazon's The Boys likes to keep things mysterious when it comes to the titular team's gruff leader, William "Billy" Butcher. Volatile and merciless, Billy Butcher is a vengeful vigilante obsessed with killing superheroes who he views as less than human, but at his core, Billy is very much a tragic character.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-comics-billy-butcher-brother-lenny/ "Would you like a Fresca?" is an odd question for an odd subplot. This seemingly benevolent query is repeated by followers of the Church of the Collective, a mysterious cult-like religion that was introduced in the second season of The Boys. The religion has an obsession with the beverage, with Eagle the Archer, The Deep and Church spokesperson Carol Mannheim offering cans of the tasty soft drink to prospective inductees. Despite numerous theories surrounding the beverage, there seems to be little to no meaning behind the cult's obsession with Fresca in The Boys.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:45:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-why-church-of-the-collective-obsessed-fresca/ Seth Rogen hints there will be more surprises than usual in The Boys Season 4.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:07:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-season-4-shock-fans-new-ways-seth-rogen/ The official Twitter account for The Boys shared brand-new behind-the-scenes photos of Jensen Ackles on set, posing for the camera and preparing to film a scene with costars Jack Quaid and Karl Urban.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:35:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-jensen-ackles-soldier-boy-bts-photos/