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?
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Name of the Game Jul 25, 2019
- E2 Cherry Jul 25, 2019
- E3 Get Some Jul 25, 2019
- E4 The Female of the Species Jul 25, 2019
- E5 Good for the Soul Jul 25, 2019
- E6 The Innocents Jul 25, 2019
- E7 The Self-Preservation Society Jul 25, 2019
- E8 You Found Me Jul 25, 2019
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Big Ride Sep 3, 2020
- E2 Proper Preparation and Planning Sep 3, 2020
- E3 Over the Hill with the Swords of a Thousand Men Sep 3, 2020
- E4 Nothing Like It in the World Sep 10, 2020
- E5 We Gotta Go Now Sep 17, 2020
- E6 The Bloody Doors Off Sep 24, 2020
- E7 Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker Oct 1, 2020
- E8 What I Know Oct 8, 2020
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Payback Jun 2, 2022
- E2 The Only Man in the Sky Jun 2, 2022
- E3 Barbary Coast Jun 2, 2022
- E4 Glorious Five Year Plan Jun 9, 2022
- E5 The Last Time to Look on This World of Lies Jun 16, 2022
- E6 Herogasm Jun 23, 2022
- E7 Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed Jun 30, 2022
- E8 The Instant White-Hot Wild Jul 7, 2022
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Department of Dirty Tricks Jun 13, 2024
- E2 Life Among the Septics Jun 13, 2024
- E3 We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here Jun 13, 2024
- E4 Wisdom of the Ages Jun 20, 2024
- E5 Beware the Jabberwock, My Son Jun 27, 2024
- E6 Dirty Business Jul 4, 2024
- E7 The Insider Jul 11, 2024
- E8 Season Four Finale Jul 18, 2024
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite Apr 8, 2026
- E2 Teenage Kix Apr 8, 2026
- E3 Every One of You Sons of Bitches Apr 15, 2026
- E4 King of Hell Apr 22, 2026
- E5 One-Shots Apr 29, 2026
- E6 Though the Heavens Fall May 6, 2026
- E7 The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother's Milk May 13, 2026
- E8 Blood and Bone 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.