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The Boys (2019)

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TV-MA
Action
Crime
Drama
Release Date:
July 26, 2019
Cast:
Karl Urban, Karen Fukuhara, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty
Main Genre:
Action
Rating:
TV-MA
Seasons:
3
Franchise:
The Boys
Main Characters:
Homelander, Butchie
Production Company:
Amazon
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10 Best Superhero Shows For People Who Hate Superheroes

There are a select few superhero TV shows - like The Boys and Gotham - that can be enjoyed by everyone, even those who dislike the genre.

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The Boys Season 4 Release May Be Postponed

Due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, The Boys boss Eric Kripke admits that Season 4 of the anti-superhero series may be delayed.

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The Boys' Crimson Countess Claims She's Not Dead, Pushes for Award Nominations

The Boys' Crimson Countess promises fans she is still alive after Season 3, and asks that her single "Chimps Don't Cry" be considered for awards.

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The Boys' Simon Pegg Promises a Much 'Crazier' Season 4

Simon Pegg promises that Prime Video's The Boys gets 'crazier' in the upcoming fourth season, which features the actor's return as Hugh Campbell Sr.

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The Boys Season 4 Gives Hughie's Dad More Screen Time Than Ever Before

Simon Pegg reveals The Boys Season 4 will feature Hughie’s father in a much great role before going on to praise the series’ cast and crew.

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The Boys' Jensen Ackles Would Do a Rom-Com - On One Condition

Jensen Ackles, who plays the Soldier Boy in The Boys, reveals his surprising and hilarious condition to star in a romantic comedy movie.

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10 Great Superhero TV Shows Ruined By A Controversial Character

From Arrow's Felicity Smoak to Umbrella Academy's Allison, these controversial characters proved fatal to the great superhero TV shows they ruined.

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The Boys: Jensen Ackles Had to Fight to Land Soldier Boy Role

Jensen Ackles recounts the hard work that went into winning the role of Soldier Boy on Prime Video's The Boys.

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The Boys: Jensen Ackles All But Promises Soldier Boy's Return

After taking audiences by storm in The Boys Season 3, Jensen Ackles is confident fans haven’t seen the last of the loathsome Soldier Boy.

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How The Boys' Antony Starr Bases Homelander on Both Trump and Obama

The Boys star Antony Star explains how former U.S. presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama both influence the behavior of series villain Homelander.

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The Boys' Homelander Faces Trial Following Season 3 Finale

A promotional clip from The Boys sees Homelander in legal trouble after the bloody events of the Season 3 finale.

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Popular superhero TV shows like Invincible, What If...?, and Supergirl suddenly became dark and disturbing.

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The Boys Stars Recount the Chaos of Shooting Herogasm

The Boys stars Erin Moriarty and Jensen Ackles discuss their grueling experiences filming the superhero series' infamous Herogasm episode in Season 3.

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From Invincible to Fairfax and Dororo, Amazon Prime delivers a variety of quality, animated shows that have something for every audience.

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The Boys Cast Breaks Down Season 3's Violent and Visceral Visual Effects

The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Laz Alonso and Jensen Ackles unpack the behind-the-scenes secrets of Season 3's most notorious CGI shots.

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The Boys' Latest Parody Ad Makes Ample Use of Homelander's Milk Obsession

The Boys' Vought International delivers a look at their new milk product, complete with a nod to Homelander's unhealthy lactose obsession.

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Packed with clever quips, zany characters, and hilarious situations, Amazon Prime's number one comedy shows provide endless entertainment.

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The Boys: Vought 'Debunks' Black Noir's Death

The Boys' in-universe supe company Vought International insists that Black Noir is "alive and well" despite his death in the series' third season.

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Why The Boys Season 3 Went Beyond the Comic Book Source Material

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke explains why it was so important for the creative team to expand Vought’s history in Season 3.

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The Boys: How Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy Shaped Season 3’s Major Themes

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke reveals how Soldier Boy informed the third season's core themes of toxic masculinity and father/son relationships.

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