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The Boys

2019

Action
Crime/detective

18

Summary

A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.

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Credits

Cast

role	name
Billy Butcher	Karl Urban
Hughie Campbell	Jack Quaid
Homelander	Antony Starr
Annie January	Erin Moriarty
Starlight	Erin Moriarty
Queen Maeve	Dominique McElligott
Maggie Shaw	Dominique McElligott
A-Train	Jessie T. Usher
Reggie Franklin	Jessie T. Usher
Mother's Milk	Laz Alonso
The Deep	Chace Crawford
Kevin	Chace Crawford
Kevin Moskowitz	Chace Crawford
Frenchie	Tomer Capon
Kimiko Miyashiro	Karen Fukuhara

Crew

role	name
Writer	Eric Kripke

Seasons

News & features about The Boys

The Boys season 3 release date: Cast, spoilers and latest news
The official release date for Amazon Prime Video’s dark superhero satire is finally here.
Dexter star Katia Winter joins Amazon's The Boys for season 3
A memorable comic book villain is making the jump to live-action.
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The Boys star casts doubt on season 3 return
It doesn't look like Aya Cash, who played villain Stormfront, will be returning to the gritty superhero series.
How shows like WandaVision prove weekly release is preferable to binge-watching
We must learn to savour good television once again, rather than wolfing it down.
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The Boys boss "worried" about writing season 3
Eric Kripke opened up about The Boys season three and why he is anxious about the writing process.
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The Boys season 3: What the comics can tell us about Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy
Homelander takes on this Captain America parody in future episodes of the Amazon Prime series.
The Boys was taking a ‘shot’ at Avengers: Endgame in season two, says showrunner
The "girls get it done" scene was mocking a similar moment in the mega Marvel movie, according to Eric Kripke.
The Boys cast reflect on "mind-blowingly fun" season 2 finale
*CONTAINS SPOILERS* The cast of the Amazon superhero series talk season 2's surprises.
The Boys boss hints at Jensen Ackles' season 3 villain being just as bad as Homelander
The Amazon series' showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed that fans expecting Ackles' character to be the good guy "will be disappointed".
The Boys season 2 ending explained – how an explosive twist sets up big changes
The climax to season two featuring huge surprises and game-changing reveals. **Contains major spoilers**
The Boys season 2 finale features heartbreaking twist
And based on the comics, it could mean season three will be even darker.
The Boys Amazon season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes released?
Amazon’s superhero satire is a little trickier to binge for its second season.
The Boys reveals the Homelander twist that WON’T be in the Amazon series
The latest episode of the superhero satire apparently rules out one key Homelander/Black Noir story from the comics. **Contains minor spoilers**
The Boys gets Supes college spin-off on Amazon Prime Video
The diabolical world of Amazon's flagship show is about to get bigger.
Homelander actor Anthony Starr reveals how they filmed THAT sex scene in The Boys
Antony Starr described the no-holds-barred scene as "bonkers" **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE BOYS SEASON 2**
The Boys’ Stormfront twist is a dark tale for our times
Amazon’s superhero satire has introduced a brilliant new version of the original comic-book character, and it couldn’t be more timely. **contains spoilers for The Boys season two**
The Boys release BUTCHER: A Short Film to explain what happened to Billy
The missing days before Billy Butcher returned to The Boys are explained in a new short film.
The Boys boss explains reason behind dark season 2 twist
The dangerous addition to The Seven is intended to reflect a "disturbing" reality. **CONTAINS THE BOYS SEASON 2 SPOILERS**
Did you spot this sneaky Doctor Who Easter Egg in The Boys?
Ring the cloister bell: the Amazon superhero series features a subtle nod to Jodie Whittaker's sci-fi character.
The Boys star Chace Crawford talks filming Patton Oswalt's 'bizarre' cameo in season two
The Deep's pursuit of self-acceptance went to a very weird place.
The Boys star Aya Cash says Stormfront's racist dialogue is 'in service to a bigger conversation'
The actress is playing a sadistic new character in the show's second season.
Jack Quaid talks whale practical set in The Boys season 2: 'The stickiest I have ever been'
One shocking moment from season two's opening episodes was a challenge to film.
The Boys season 2 soundtrack: All the songs used in Amazon Prime Video's satirical series
Billy Joel is an early favourite as The Boys season two kicks off.
The Boys season 2 moment Homelander star thought had "gone too far"
Antony Starr revealed one particularly bloody scene he first had issues with.
The Boys season 2 features the ‘worst thing that could happen to every character’
There are hard times ahead for The Boys and The Seven as season 2 prepares to launch.
The Boys star Karl Urban: "I will be there" for Judge Dredd: Mega City One series
The Dredd movie star has let the Judge Dredd team know he's ready for a television series if it goes ahead.
The Boys season 2 review: So much more than a superhero spoof
After a long break, The Boys season two hits the ground running with another belter, says David Craig.
The Boys newcomer teases Stormfront and Homelander clash
The Amazon show's new star Aya Cash has revealed why Homelander is so intimidated by her character Stormfront in season two.
The Boys season 2 release date on Amazon Prime Video - cast, trailer and news
The Boys are back in town later this year to continue their brutal war against the Seven.
The Boys casts Supernatural star Jensen Ackles and fans go wild: "I already love this show and it just got better"
The Supernatural star will join The Boys as Soldier Boy AKA the original superhero.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's role in The Boys season 3 only possible if pandemic is under control
The Walking Dead star is an avid fan of the brutal superhero satire.
The Boys season 3 could be inspired by US government’s response to COVID-19
The satirical drama often tackles topical issues from the world around us.
X-Men star joins the cast of The Boys season 2
Shawn Ashmore is set to play a character called Lamplighter in the comedy superhero drama.
The Boys will be boys again as Amazon confirms season three
The streaming network has commission a third season before season two debuts.
The Boys goes "much further" with more extreme season 2
"We just go above and beyond in terms of insane, jockeying moments," says series star Jack Quaid.
Amazon announces The Boys Comic-Con panel and new Amazon Virtual-Con
The Boys season two cast and crew will be attending the virtual San Diego Comic Con - alongside three more Amazon Original Shows including Upload.
The Boys season 2 gets insane trailer teasing return of Billy Butcher
"Daddy's home."
The Boys to release Billy Butcher film covering period between seasons 1 and 2
Butcher will be released half "sometime in the middle of [season two's] release".
Chace Crawford says Gossip Girl ending "didn't really line up"
The big reveal in the series finale proved disappointing to some fans. *WARNING: GOSSIP GIRL SPOILERS*
Amazon's The Boys flip the bird in season two promo poster
Hughie Campbell and Billy Butcher flip off as they prepare to take on the superhero elite called "The Seven"
When is Amazon Prime Video's The Boys available to stream? Is there a trailer and who's in the cast?
Everything you need to know about Amazon's gritty superhero adaptation
The Boys review: viciously fun superhero satire
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Seth Rogen and Amazon reveal new original superhero series The Boys
Based on the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the story revolves around powerful heroes abusing their position