The Boys 2019
“Never meet your heroes.”
What is The Boys?
The Boys is an American satirical superhero streaming television series developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video. The show provides an irreverent take on a world where superheroes are as popular as celebrities and as influential as politicians.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- First aired
- Jul 25, 2019
- Last aired
- May 20, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 40 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Boys is an American satirical superhero streaming television series developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video. The show provides an irreverent take on a world where superheroes are as popular as celebrities and as influential as politicians. The narrative centers on a group of vigilantes, known informally as The Boys, who set out to take down corrupt superheroes using blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty. To counter the influence of these individuals, the CIA brings together an elite force of secret agents. As the series progresses, the character Homelander exerts control over America through fascist terror, including the imprisonment of dissenters in Freedom Camps. The ensemble cast includes Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty. The program is part of a broader franchise that includes spin-off projects such as Vought Rising. The series, which began in 2019, is scheduled to run through 2026, with content spanning five seasons on the streaming platform.
Should you watch it?
“A group of vigilantes fights to expose corrupt superheroes who abuse their immense power and influence.”
- unique take on the superhero genre
- engaging conflict between powerless and powerful
- contains intense themes and violence
Watch it if you enjoy dark, satirical takes on traditional superhero narratives.
The series is rated TV-MA for mature content.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Name of the Game Mytharc Jul 25, 2019
- E2 Cherry Core Jul 25, 2019
- E3 Get Some Core Jul 25, 2019
- E4 The Female of the Species Core Jul 25, 2019
- E5 Good for the Soul Core Jul 25, 2019
- E6 The Innocents Core Jul 25, 2019
- E7 The Self-Preservation Society Mytharc Jul 25, 2019
- E8 You Found Me Mytharc Jul 25, 2019
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Big Ride Mytharc Sep 3, 2020
- E2 Proper Preparation and Planning Core Sep 3, 2020
- E3 Over the Hill with the Swords of a Thousand Men Core Sep 3, 2020
- E4 Nothing Like It in the World Core Sep 10, 2020
- E5 We Gotta Go Now Core Sep 17, 2020
- E6 The Bloody Doors Off Core Sep 24, 2020
- E7 Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker Mytharc Oct 1, 2020
- E8 What I Know Mytharc Oct 8, 2020
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Payback Mytharc Jun 2, 2022
- E2 The Only Man in the Sky Core Jun 2, 2022
- E3 Barbary Coast Core Jun 2, 2022
- E4 Glorious Five Year Plan Core Jun 9, 2022
- E5 The Last Time to Look on This World of Lies Core Jun 16, 2022
- E6 Herogasm Core Jun 23, 2022
- E7 Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed Mytharc Jun 30, 2022
- E8 The Instant White-Hot Wild Mytharc Jul 7, 2022
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Department of Dirty Tricks Mytharc Jun 13, 2024
- E2 Life Among the Septics Core Jun 13, 2024
- E3 We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here Core Jun 13, 2024
- E4 Wisdom of the Ages Core Jun 20, 2024
- E5 Beware the Jabberwock, My Son Core Jun 27, 2024
- E6 Dirty Business Core Jul 4, 2024
- E7 The Insider Mytharc Jul 11, 2024
- E8 Season Four Finale Mytharc Jul 18, 2024
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite Mytharc Apr 8, 2026
- E2 Teenage Kix Core Apr 8, 2026
- E3 Every One of You Sons of Bitches Core Apr 15, 2026
- E4 King of Hell Core Apr 22, 2026
- E5 One-Shots Core Apr 29, 2026
- E6 Though the Heavens Fall Mytharc May 6, 2026
- E7 The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother's Milk Mytharc May 13, 2026
- E8 Blood and Bone Mytharc May 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was developed by Eric Kripke.
Where can the series be watched?
The series is available on Amazon Prime Video.
What is the premise of the show?
Vigilantes known as The Boys attempt to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their powers.
When did the first season premiere?
The first season premiered on July 26, 2019.
Who are the primary antagonists?
The vigilantes target a group of superheroes known as The Seven, who are backed by Vought.