Summary
- The Boys offers a satirical take on superheroes, featuring dark humor and corrupt heroes.
- Season 4 sets the stage for a final showdown between Homelander and Butcher.
- Gen V and Peacemaker are recommended shows to watch for fans eagerly awaiting the final season.
The first season of The Boys, based on the comic series created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robinsonwas, was released in 2019. It’s a satirical black comedy, with each hero being presented to the public as a beacon of hope. Behind the scenes, however, many of them commit criminal acts, with the villainous Homelander, played by Anthony Starr, being a threat to “The Boys” throughout. The latest season continued to up the stakes, with a dramatic climax seeing Billy Butcher, the foul-mouthed anti-hero, embracing his villain arc, murdering Vice President Elect and Supe Victoria Neuman in brutal fashion. The show offers twists and turns throughout, with the final season setting the stage for the ultimate stand-off between Homelander and Butcher, each willing to go further than ever before.
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The anticipation for the final season continues to grow, with many being excited to see how the show will finally come to an end. For fans who are patiently waiting for the final season of The Boys but are still craving something to watch in the meantime, here are some great series to check out.
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Gen V
The Boys Spin-Off Set At Godolkin University For Supes
The first live-action spin-off series in The Boys franchise, Gen V follows a group of young supes as they aim to uncover the mysteries of Godolkin University, following the death of Luke Riordan, known as Golden Boy. The series introduces fans to new characters who also feature in the fourth season of The Boys: Cate Dunlap and Sam Riordan, both of whom are seen capturing Frenchie and Kimiko during the finale.
The show takes The Boys‘ formula and puts it into a college setting whilst continuing to flesh out the overall universe. The series introduces a few major plot points, including the supe-killing virus and the backstory of Victoria Neuman, and it concludes with Butcher investigating the facility used to create the virus. With a second season already in development, for fans waiting for The Boys‘ final season, Gen V is a must-watch.
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Peacemaker
Following The Events Of The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker Returns To Take On An Alien Invasion
Peacemaker stars John Cena as the titular antihero from James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. The series is set after the events that took place on Corto Maltese, with Peacemaker returning to his hometown and being forced to join a black ops team in order to protect the world from an alien invasion. The series fleshes out Cena’s character, exploring his motivations and upbringing, all whilst fighting against an alien race known as the Butterflies.
The series features a hyper-violent and joke-per-minute style that fans of The Boys will appreciate, whilst the performance of Cena in the lead role further proves his exceptional comic timing and action-hero capabilities. For those waiting for The Boys‘ final season, Peacemaker provides an entertaining anti-hero romp that countless fans have already fallen in love with.
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Invincible
One Of The Best Superhero Shows On TV Right Now
- Release Date
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2008 – 2007
- Network
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MTV
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Patrick Cavanaugh
Mark Grayson / Invincible (voice)
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Pete Sepenuk
Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man (voice)
Drawing many similarities to The Boys with its darker take on the superhero genre, Invincible has become one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the 2020s. The show follows Mark Grayson, the son of the world’s most powerful superhero, as he discovers his powers, learns to use them, and is then forced to fight the biggest threats Earth has ever faced. It currently has three stellar seasons under its belt with a fourth being on the way.
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The Umbrella Academy
A Super-Powered Family Drama With The Fate Of The World Being At Stake
The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic of the same name written by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way. The series follows a group of children all born on the same day, who each have gifts and are adopted by billionaire Reginald Hargreaves to become a superhero team. Following the death of one of the members and the disappearance of Number Five, the team disbands but is brought back together for the funeral of Hargreeves, where Five returns after being missing for decades, warning everyone of the end of the world.
The series features its fair share of comedic moments, underpinned by a plot of mystery, murder, and familial drama. With four seasons to dive into, fans of The Boys should give The Umbrella Academy a try if they’re finding the wait for the final season to be a little too much to bear.
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Misfits
This British Show Turns Young Offenders Into Super-Humans
Misfits is a British black comedy series, focusing on a group of young offenders who gain superpowers after an electrical storm. The show blends the comedy of shows like The Inbetweeners with superpowers, showcasing the darker side of gaining supernatural abilities for a group of teenagers. The show features great performances from the likes of Robert Sheehan and Iwan Rheon, who went on to star in The Umbrella Academy and Game of Thrones respectively.
The stakes continually rise within Misfits, initially having a monster of the week-style format, with new superpowered individuals becoming a threat to the core group, before involving time-travel, world-threatening events, and its fair share of death and drama. For fans waiting for the final season of The Boys, Misfits could be a great fit to fill the void.
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Preacher
Another Garth Ennis Creation In Line With The Boys’ Humor
Preacher comes from the creator of The Boys comic. It tells the story of Texas preacher, Jesse Cutler, as he discovers he has the power to control people by telling them what to do. The series sees Cutler trying to understand his powers whilst dealing with angels, demons, and a whole host of supernatural events.
The dark comedy present and at-times gross-out humor will resonate with fans of The Boys, with the core trio of Cutler, his foul-mouthed ex Tulip, and the vampire Cassidy being wildly entertaining and hilarious to watch. For fans waiting for the final season of The Boys, Preacher is a slice of supernatural superhero dark-comedy that’s well worth a watch.
- Release Date
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July 25, 2019
- Showrunner
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Eric Kripke
- Directors
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Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Eric Kripke
- Writers
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Eric Kripke
- Franchise(s)
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The Boys
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Jack Quaid
Hugh Hughie Campbell
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Antony Starr
John / Homelander
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Erin Moriarty
Annie January / Starlight
