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Title: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on August 01, 2019, 06:24:11 AM
I figured we should have a dedicated thread.

I'm about halfway through now, almost finished with episode 4. Started it last night, and wow, what a fun show. I wish it had a better name, and I don't like that most of the heroes are despicable, but there are so many shocking moments already that I thought were executed really well. 6 minutes into the first episode for example, that hooked me immediately. I'm already hoping for more seasons. Glad I started my free Amazon Prime trial in time for this!

I think Karl Urban is my favorite actor on the show. I just researched him because I recognized his face, apparently because he played Eomer in Lord of the Rings. I love his character.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 01, 2019, 07:30:19 AM
Through six episodes. It is a fun, twisted....interesting show. Probably wrap it up tonight .
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: a51502112 on August 01, 2019, 12:13:58 PM
Love it! Finished it last night and was wishing for more. It gets really dark and the characters are pretty twisted. Best part is what finally happens to Haley Joel Osment.  :o
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on August 02, 2019, 07:49:30 AM
SPOILERS up to episode 7...

So I am LOVING this show... I love the whole bureaucracy and reality TV approach to managing superheroes and keeping their public images as pristine as possible. I also love how complicated the characters are and how the layers get peeled back with each episode, now I understand Homelander and co. were created to be superhumans and Homelander himself was basically a lab rat, but he infuriated me during that scene with the hijacked plane and how he didn't even try to save the 123 people on that flight. He sucks. I think the only supes I *don't* hate with all my heart are Maeve, Starlight, and Black Noir (if only because Black noir is little more than comic relief when he does show up, but that fight scene with Kimiko was pretty cool). Mesmer is a wimp.

Starlight has the best story in my opinion. She has great character development and a good arc, lots of obstacles to overcome and as a newbie she has to play smart but she sometimes tries to play a better hand than she actually has. Very excited to see where she goes. Also, Erin Moriarty is omg cute.

Billy is my favorite character on the show in general. Love him.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 02, 2019, 07:58:27 AM
Finished. Cool show....looks like they have a larger story to tell judging from the way it ends. I’ll definitely be watching future seasons.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 06, 2019, 11:57:13 AM
***SPOILERS***




One thing I liked about the show also was that there was a few loose ends out there that they mentioned....such as alluding to 'Lamplighter' killing the grand kids and the hiding of Homelander's kid.....that they didn't delve too far into and left for future exploration. I like the fact they didn't try to shoehorn the 'Lamplighter' story in as you have to assume there is more to his 'retirement'. And, i can't imagine that Homelander and Butcher for that matter are going to be too pleased about the fact that they decided to hide the wife/kid from them for 8 years.

Sets up some interesting possibilities for a second season. 
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on August 20, 2019, 02:51:23 PM
I nearly forgot to mention that I watched the whole season about two weeks ago.

I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't what happened in the first few minutes of episode one!  :rollin  God, I love this show. It is completely up my alley, and I want more right fucking now! The "sinister baby" scene is my favorite moment on television. WTAFJH
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on August 20, 2019, 07:21:59 PM
This was such a fun show to binge. It reminded me a lot of The Watchmen with the gore, flawed characters, etc.. it was very entertaining and Karl Urban and Homelander were fantastic in them. I read season two is already shooting and should be on target to air next year.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on August 24, 2019, 05:24:42 PM
Started it today, and after the last few days of travelling and family funerals, I'm in the perfect mood to sit on my ass and blow through the whole thing. I'll report back tomorrow night.


Homelander is the greatest hero name ever  :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: axeman90210 on August 24, 2019, 07:50:28 PM
Absolutely loved this, already impatient to see what a second season brings.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: CrimsonSunrise on August 25, 2019, 06:00:50 AM
Just finished the season.  What a fun show! Homelander is one sick and twisted fuck!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on August 25, 2019, 02:34:58 PM
Ok finished...so fucking good man. Each time I think they've pushed the dark and twisted envelope as far as they can, they push it back a little further, and always in the funniest possible way. For example, the whole story arc with Deep, and how he goes from being the sexual aggressor to being sexually assaulted (hysterically I might add) and when he finds some solace in trying to save the lobster, only to have it sliced open in front of him. Just brilliantly fucked up. :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on August 26, 2019, 06:43:41 AM
Ok finished...so fucking good man. Each time I think they've pushed the dark and twisted envelope as far as they can, they push it back a little further, and always in the funniest possible way. For example, the whole story arc with Deep, and how he goes from being the sexual aggressor to being sexually assaulted (hysterically I might add) and when he finds some solace in trying to save the lobster, only to have it sliced open in front of him. Just brilliantly fucked up. :lol

...and then, and then, he decides to turn over a new leaf and rescue a dolphin from aquatic theme park he advertises for. During the escape, the dolphin makes inappropriate sexual advances to him, just before dying a horrible death when Deep messes up the get away.

 :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on August 26, 2019, 10:29:00 AM
Just brilliant stuff  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: DoctorAction on July 23, 2020, 06:59:04 AM
This was a great first season, I thought. I read a volume of the comic book a long time ago but I didn't love it. I DID love the show, though. Can't wait for season 2.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on July 23, 2020, 07:13:58 AM
Can't wait for the 2nd season which is premiering on Sept 4th and this time they aren't dumping all episodes at once. 3 episodes get dumped first and then weekly release after.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on July 24, 2020, 10:59:02 AM
Season 3 already confirmed.

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-boy-renewed-season-3-amazon-after-show-1234711666/
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on July 24, 2020, 02:36:12 PM
Season 3 already confirmed.

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-boy-renewed-season-3-amazon-after-show-1234711666/

YES!!!

Did anyone see the promo with The Deep and the whale? I won't spoil anything but omg this is gonna be a fun season  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on August 04, 2020, 06:07:35 AM
So, DTF viewing party tonight for the first three episodes?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2020, 05:46:34 PM
So, DTF viewing party tonight for the first three episodes?  :biggrin:

Thought it starts September 4th on Prime?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on August 05, 2020, 05:53:56 AM
So, DTF viewing party tonight for the first three episodes?  :biggrin:

Thought it starts September 4th on Prime?

Yeah, Mrs. P laughed at me when I suggested we go watch it. "A month premature, Dear? That's a record for you isn't it?"

She's so fucking funny!  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on August 05, 2020, 07:43:55 AM
 :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 07:51:17 AM
 :lol

You TV tease!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on August 05, 2020, 08:18:34 AM
Mike, she followed that comment up with, "Why don't you just go back to playing your game, Honey."  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: King Postwhore on August 05, 2020, 09:18:26 AM
Yes, simple man, I'll let you know when your silly TV show is on. :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on August 05, 2020, 09:20:45 AM
Mike, she followed that comment up with, "Why don't you just go back to playing your game, Honey."  :lol

"You just go murder Mongols until The Boys are ready for you."  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on August 05, 2020, 10:20:43 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 03, 2020, 06:56:06 PM
So I was just flipping through my Fire TV and the first 3 episodes of the 2nd season popped on my feed. Watching it now, so far so good.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 04, 2020, 05:01:42 AM
First 3 episodes were really great, sucks that we have to wait another week for the next episode. Man that Homelander character is something else.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on September 04, 2020, 05:34:44 AM
Yeah, the Missus wanted to watch the last two episodes of last season. So we did and when episode 8 was finished it started up with S2E1! We were really surprised. Enjoyed episode 1, I'm looking forward to watching more tonight.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 04, 2020, 08:01:59 AM
Gonna binge them as soon as I'm off work.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 05, 2020, 05:24:55 AM
Holy CRAP this show goes over the top sometimes and I love it. What a fantastic three episode start that was. Wow!!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 19, 2020, 06:16:54 PM
The 5th and latest episode is the best yet in my opinion. They really got me with the Homelander fakeout. I love the acting in this show especially Starr as Homelander. He is a perfect villain and does an excellent job.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 19, 2020, 07:16:46 PM
Yeah. Good episode. I was hoping that wasn’t a fake out......
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 19, 2020, 07:33:02 PM
I saw the scene in the preview and knew pretty quickly it was a fake out. The show has a lot of balls. But not balls THAT big.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 19, 2020, 07:45:11 PM
Amazon has been releasing these on Thursdays around 8 pm EST and I've been watching it right then.

This season has been pretty amazing so far and can't wait to see what the last 3 episodes have in store. Each episode the crazy shit just goes up. I think it goes without saying the guy playing homelander is one talented mofo and almost every single scene with him, you watch with extreme uneasiness.

Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 19, 2020, 07:58:10 PM
My only hope that I don’t see them doing, sadly, is giving Black Noir something interesting and unexpected to do.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 19, 2020, 08:00:24 PM
I saw the scene in the preview and knew pretty quickly it was a fake out. The show has a lot of balls. But not balls THAT big.

Yeah. You knew it was when it was happening........but there was that hint of a chance it wasn’t because this show is ate up.

Stormfront is even more diabolical than Homelander. She’s F’n wicked
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 19, 2020, 11:27:46 PM
See, that's why I don't watch previews. :P
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on September 20, 2020, 12:50:46 AM
My only hope that I don’t see them doing, sadly, is giving Black Noir something interesting and unexpected to do.

Be interesting to see if they follow the comic book when it comes to Black Noirs real identity.  If they do follow it, it'll be good......however I do think there is more potential if the reveal is someone different, as the show and the comic book are quite different (the show is much better to be honest!).
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 20, 2020, 10:16:21 AM
Yea I don’t expect them to do the comics route for Black Noir. I just want them to do something interesting. Right now he’s just a soldier for Vought that occasionally provides some quirky comic relief. I was half expecting him to switch sides last episode after clearly being hurt that Vought created his powers. But no. Just a soldier who does what he’s told.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 20, 2020, 10:51:02 AM
I like that about him. You know exactly what he is; whereas others like Homelander are scary because of their unpredictability, Black Noir is terrifying exactly because what you see is what you get: a ruthless, cold blooded killer who does exactly as he's told. Homelander struggles with human emotions and ego, but Black Noir has no ego or emotions to get in his way. Or the ability to feel pain, apparently. I kind of hope they keep him that way, because in season 1 he was almost comic relief to me because he had no lines and was barely there. It's weird having someone so deadly be kind of funny. This show is really good at that in general.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 20, 2020, 10:57:53 AM
I like that about him. You know exactly what he is; whereas others like Homelander are scary because of their unpredictability, Black Noir is terrifying exactly because what you see is what you get: a ruthless, cold blooded killer who does exactly as he's told. Homelander struggles with human emotions and ego, but Black Noir has no ego or emotions to get in his way. Or the ability to feel pain, apparently. I kind of hope they keep him that way, because in season 1 he was almost comic relief to me because he had no lines and was barely there. It's weird having someone so deadly be kind of funny. This show is really good at that in general.

But he does have emotions. Remember when the news about Compound V broke and he broke down and was crying? Unless that too was some weird comic relief, I was hoping it would lead to SOME development. As cool as he is....and he obviously is...a cold blooded killer with no personality at all just isn't going to be super interesting in the long run. So I'm hoping his response to compound V was a hint of something more to come. But maybe not.

Also I wonder where they're going to take The Deep/Tom Cruise. The whole scientology thing is interesting, but I'm not sure what it'll lead to.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 20, 2020, 11:47:07 AM
Huh. I actually totally missed the part with him crying. Which episode is that?

I guess I'm not expecting him to be interesting - but the fact that he's the only one who acts that way, ironically, makes him kind of interesting to me  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 20, 2020, 12:00:40 PM
Huh. I actually totally missed the part with him crying. Which episode is that?

I guess I'm not expecting him to be interesting - but the fact that he's the only one who acts that way, ironically, makes him kind of interesting to me  :lol

Maybe episode 3? Whichever one where the news about compound V broke. If you YouTube black noir crying you’ll see it.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 20, 2020, 01:24:58 PM
Oh wow, you're right. That's... interesting.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 20, 2020, 01:26:49 PM
Oh wow, you're right. That's... interesting.

Which is why his next thing seemed lame. He immediately went after Butcher. Why? No reason other than Vought telling him. Seemed like a set up with no payoff.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on September 22, 2020, 05:38:05 PM
God I fucking love this show. That sex scene with Homelander and Stormfront was fucking hysterical.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 22, 2020, 06:04:18 PM
God I fucking love this show. That sex scene with Homelander and Stormfront was fucking hysterical.

The sound when she shoves his face in... omg  :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 22, 2020, 06:13:04 PM
Can’t wait to see Homelander as the possessive boyfriend not realizing that Stormfronts just not that into him.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 24, 2020, 09:12:08 PM
Another excellent episode, this dynamic between Homelander and Stormfront is something else.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on September 25, 2020, 08:31:31 AM
Loved that episode.

Frenchie's backstory, Homelander's terrifying insanity, Stormfront's revelation at the end, and the brutal violence throughout the whole episode was just awesome. Lamplighter is kind of a lame supe but I liked him a lot in this. Watching all the people escaping the facility was terrifying - I imagine things are gonna get crazy for the rest of this season with unstable supes running free. Cindy (the woman with the shaved head) hopefully plays a big part because I love her powers.

The sound design in this show is excellent, btw. When someone explodes and the blood hits the wall, it makes me wince. And when Homelander made that guy's head pop... it's so brutal omg  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 25, 2020, 08:46:14 AM
LOL yes the sound design in insane, I was eating ice cream during that opening scene and was watching with headphones and it made me cringe.

Also got a very X-men 2 vibe from that episode. The movie is probably my favorite of the X-men movies so yeah that episode kicked all kinds of ass. Probably my favorite one so far.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on September 25, 2020, 05:54:36 PM
LOL yes the sound design in insane, I was eating ice cream during that opening scene and was watching with headphones and it made me cringe.

Also got a very X-men 2 vibe from that episode. The movie is probably my favorite of the X-men movies so yeah that episode kicked all kinds of ass. Probably my favorite one so far.

Plus you essentially have Ice-Man playing Pyro.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on September 25, 2020, 07:47:51 PM
LOL yes the sound design in insane, I was eating ice cream during that opening scene and was watching with headphones and it made me cringe.

Also got a very X-men 2 vibe from that episode. The movie is probably my favorite of the X-men movies so yeah that episode kicked all kinds of ass. Probably my favorite one so far.

Plus you essentially have Ice-Man playing Pyro.

That's exactly what I was thinking. He even had Pyro's obsessive flicking of the lighter. As a huge X2 fan I thought that was pretty cool, to be honest.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 26, 2020, 09:27:19 AM
Stormfront's revelation at the end

About that. I think we all understood that she was going to be the original 'supe' so that revelation wasn't all that shocking. What was shocking was how she had those pictures just laying there on the top of some stuff in an unlocked chest where anyone could just open it and then be in the know. Pretty lame IMO. At least walk over to the cliched 'safe in the wall behind a picture' and remove them from there. But just haphazardly available to anyone in an unlocked chest was lazy or poor writing IMO.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: bosk1 on October 01, 2020, 02:10:15 PM
Tried starting this out a little while back, and when it got to Deep raping the new girl, I had to give it a hard "no thanks."  Recently thought maybe I'd give it another shot, to see if maybe that sort of thing was a setup to graphically show the corruption and flawed nature of the superhero world, and would move on.  But a few scenes past that, the series just wants to try to double down on the seedy side of things every few scenes, so gave it a "no thanks" again.  What I understand as the premise of it seems like a cool idea.  But just not interested in how they have chosen to portray it.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 01, 2020, 09:19:02 PM
Very intense setup for a season finale. Had some of the funniest moments I thought in the entire series. The timing of some of the gags makes them even more hilarious. 
I wonder if the finale will have major showdowns, I have to say as menacing and psychotic Homelander is, he's been largely neutered these past few episodes.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Realm on October 01, 2020, 11:34:26 PM
Well the top was certainly blown off at the ending of episode 7. Looking forward to the finale. Great show.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on October 02, 2020, 04:58:44 AM
Tried starting this out a little while back, and when it got to Deep raping the new girl, I had to give it a hard "no thanks."  Recently thought maybe I'd give it another shot, to see if maybe that sort of thing was a setup to graphically show the corruption and flawed nature of the superhero world, and would move on.  But a few scenes past that, the series just wants to try to double down on the seedy side of things every few scenes, so gave it a "no thanks" again.  What I understand as the premise of it seems like a cool idea.  But just not interested in how they have chosen to portray it.

They've toned it down massively from the comicbook,  which I'm glad about.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on October 02, 2020, 06:17:21 AM
Holy shit that ending was insane. The episode was a bit sleepier than I expected but they just blew the roof off the joint with that final scene. Did Ashley get killed in that? I know the A Train knockoff guy got got, too. What an insane scene!!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 02, 2020, 06:44:20 AM
Don't know who all got popped, it cut at a lot of places. Apart from the obvious first couple of ones, will have to watch that scene again.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 02, 2020, 08:21:45 AM
Ending scene was nuts for sure!! I'm just trying to figure out who is behind the head exploding assassinations? I've never read the comic but my speculation is that it's the head of that crazy cult. Just seems like he's hiding something for sure. I had thought it was maybe Stormfront but her behavior in that scene didn't seem like she was doing it....unless she was just putting on a show which is possible.

I thought Homelander and Stormfront turning his son against his mom then taking him from her was brutal also.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 02, 2020, 09:44:24 AM
My guess is that its the Cindy girl from the previous episode. She showed that kind of power and was seen leaving the facility.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on October 02, 2020, 09:50:45 AM
My guess is that its the Cindy girl from the previous episode. She showed that kind of power and was seen leaving the facility.

That's what I was thinking but who made Raynor's head explode earlier this season when she was meeting with The Boys, if Cindy was locked up in the facility?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 02, 2020, 09:57:28 AM
My guess is that its the Cindy girl from the previous episode. She showed that kind of power and was seen leaving the facility.

That's what I was thinking but who made Raynor's head explode earlier this season when she was meeting with The Boys, if Cindy was locked up in the facility?

Exactly. She’s capable of it for sure but Raynor meeting the same fate while she was in prison is what’s odd.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 02, 2020, 10:18:18 AM
I forgot about her. I'm drawing a blank but they did explain who did it for her right?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on October 02, 2020, 10:22:00 AM
I don't think they figured out exactly who killed her, just made the connection that Vought was responsible. I'll double check when I rewatch the series before the finale though.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on October 02, 2020, 06:13:25 PM
My moneys on Giancarlo being a secret supe? 

I dunno. But that was nuts. Also the episode finally ruled out the comic version of Black Noir.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: axeman90210 on October 03, 2020, 07:10:42 AM
So since it's not going to be the same, who's the comic version of Black Noir?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on October 03, 2020, 07:46:08 AM
So since it's not going to be the same, who's the comic version of Black Noir?

He’s a clone (or twin?) of The Homelander.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on October 04, 2020, 06:29:06 AM
I lost my shit when Maeve stuffs Black Noir's mouth with an Almond Joy and kicks away his EpiPen.  :rollin

What an awesome kryptonite moment!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: a51502112 on October 05, 2020, 05:51:39 AM
My guess is that its the Cindy girl from the previous episode. She showed that kind of power and was seen leaving the facility.

My guess is it's Homelander's son. He took him from his mother earlier in the episode and we haven't seen him since.
But I'm not sure the kid has that power. Also, homie didn't seem too surprised to see all those heads exploding.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on October 08, 2020, 09:15:55 PM
:jawdrop:

I did NOT see that coming!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 08, 2020, 09:51:03 PM
AMAZING FINALE!! I think that was possibly the best episode of the entire two seasons. What a finale!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on October 08, 2020, 10:14:54 PM
That was EXCELLENT. I'm going to binge season 2 this weekend. What a freaking ride. So many wow moments in that finale!!

"I CAN DO ANYTHING I FUCKING WANT!!"  :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Walrus on October 09, 2020, 09:18:06 AM
So, finale thoughts. Obviously, SPOILERS!!




1. "Hey, Kraut." This was such a more believable and entertaining scene than the shoehorned girl power scene at the end of Avengers: Endgame imo, and they really let her have it.

2. I really, really hope Antony Starr and/or Karl Urban get an emmy nod for their performances. The look on Butcher's face when he was considering killing the kid was terrifying and might be my favorite performance of the episode, and Homelander in those last few scenes of his genuinely filled me with fear.

3. Becca stabbing Stormfront in the eye and Ryan turning Stormfront into a roasted German chicken. Holy shit. They really went in with the damage to her body. Now, she's a supe, and clearly on the verge of death, but without seeing the body, you never know if she's actually gone for good. Same with Black Noir. He's a vegetable apparently, but I haven't completely counted these two out just yet.

4. The special effects on this show are so well done. Anytime someone's head pops, whether by telekinesis or a hand, or whenever Homelander bisects someone with his laser beams, it looks and sounds so good. The FX departments are really good at their job.

5. Fuck Fresca.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Chino on October 12, 2020, 08:09:51 AM
I'm not a super hero fan by any stretch, but I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Though it did seem like the societal messages were too heavily forced at times. Not saying I disagreed with a lot of the show's message, but some times it took me out of the moment. Kind of like Ed Sheeran in GOT. 

Can someone fill me in on the Fresca thing though? I'm not getting it. 
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 12, 2020, 08:29:47 AM
Can someone fill me in on the Fresca thing though? I'm not getting it.

you and me both.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Shooters1221 on October 13, 2020, 07:30:30 PM
Can someone fill me in on the Fresca thing though? I'm not getting it.

you and me both.

Just stumbled onto this. https://www.cbr.com/the-boys-fresca-joke-explained/
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on October 18, 2020, 11:45:01 AM
"He's even more of a twink than in the photo....I could split that shit like dry firewood"

 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: axeman90210 on October 18, 2020, 01:25:27 PM
Love that line :lol :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: WilliamMunny on October 19, 2020, 07:29:28 AM
Just finished Season 2 and holy hell, this show is amazing. I give Amazon a lot of credit for allowing the creative team the lattitude to go 'all the way' with this one. Feels like something on par with the quality I'd expect from HBO.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Chino on October 19, 2020, 07:40:27 AM
This was my favorite scene:

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/468e5a05b91b20b22aaf000bc5d1d8c7/tenor.gif?itemid=14655464)

“Fuckin' diabolical”  :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Lax on October 20, 2020, 11:51:24 PM
What a finale :D
We saw the two seasons in a row and I wonder what season 3 will be like :)

Only con to us is that the season 2 feels really slow, nearly painfully slow, but it's only 8 episodes.

On the pro, I read the comic some months ago, and it would be hard to make a better rendition of characters and story-type ! :)
Solid show to me
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on October 31, 2020, 06:09:51 AM
Forgot to post in here when I finished S2 a couple weeks back.  Mother of god this is a fantastic show.  Not much to add beyond what you Boys have already stated.

Sad to see Becca bite it.  Wonder what Butcher's motivations will be now?  His very existence was always centered on finding her.  I don't think he ever really accepted that she was dead until maybe the last couple of episodes of S1, then was just hell bent on revenge for those last couple eps.  I've no doubt it will continue to be excellent though.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: DoctorAction on March 22, 2021, 04:49:57 PM
Started this ages ago but have been dead slow due to Mrs Action not digging it.

But just finished it this weekend. Fantastic stuff. Just an amazing show.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: MirrorMask on May 05, 2021, 01:40:08 AM
Finished season 1!

Gut feeling was that this was not a series for me.... dunno, the trailer, the premise, it didn't make me go "whoah I absolutely have to see this", but I figured all the fans couldn't be wrong and so I gave it a try, so it looks like everyone praising the series was right  :D

Great stuff, liked the story, the wicked humour and the pace. I don't know the source material and how much the story is original and how much is taken from the comics, but it was a tight set of 8 episodes and since I'm in my last week of Prime Video, I might as well go for the other 8 episodes of Season 2 back to back.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on May 05, 2021, 06:39:10 AM
Finished season 1!

Gut feeling was that this was not a series for me.... dunno, the trailer, the premise, it didn't make me go "whoah I absolutely have to see this", but I figured all the fans couldn't be wrong and so I gave it a try, so it looks like everyone praising the series was right  :D

Great stuff, liked the story, the wicked humour and the pace. I don't know the source material and how much the story is original and how much is taken from the comics, but it was a tight set of 8 episodes and since I'm in my last week of Prime Video, I might as well go for the other 8 episodes of Season 2 back to back.

You're in for a helluva ride!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: MirrorMask on May 07, 2021, 04:21:37 AM
I'm halfway through season 2. Goddamn that whale scene  :lol

We're so used in violence in movies because our brain realizes that those are actors and they're not really dying, but usually movies and shows are more careful when violence involves kids or animals (and when it happens, it becomes the whole plot of the movie, like John Wick), so seeing the Boys ramming head on into a whale was f'kin impressive and unepected  :lol

I mean, poor whale and obviously it was CGI so they didn't kill a whale for real, but damn if it was a badass power move to ramn down the whale rather than trying to get away  :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on March 12, 2022, 03:16:03 PM
We've waited far too long. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elTgqUW-NYE

June 3rd cannot come fast enough.  Wonder if the entire season will drop, or if it'll be a 1 or 2 episodes per week as Amazon seems to be doing more frequently.  Either way.... :giggity:
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: chknptpie on March 12, 2022, 06:08:56 PM
I do not remember how KU's character got laser eyes. Hope there is a good recap lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on May 17, 2022, 05:27:55 AM
Trailer up for Season 3 - looks as mental as ever. Also with added Jenson Ackles!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-8VYKUZYiw
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on May 17, 2022, 06:19:25 AM
DIABOLICAL!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 17, 2022, 06:46:24 AM
This show is freaking brutal! Can't wait!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 02, 2022, 06:26:29 PM
First three episodes of season 3 just dropped!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 02, 2022, 06:35:47 PM
OMG the first 15 mins of episode 1 are just soooo bad loollll
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 02, 2022, 07:18:59 PM
First three episodes of season 3 just dropped!

Aw snap!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on June 02, 2022, 09:43:37 PM
wut?


*runs*
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 02, 2022, 09:53:52 PM
This show has conditioned me to hold my breath every time Homelander is on screen. Even if nothing happens, you still are so uneasy until the scene is done loll. Fantastic first three episodes. Hasn't lost a beat.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on June 02, 2022, 10:00:28 PM
Ok wtf at that opening...  :rollin
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Letter M on June 02, 2022, 10:24:41 PM
Wow, what a run if episodes. Of course tons of shocking moments that we've come to expect from the show, but I'm loving the new developments with Homelander, and exploring the previous generation of supes is really intriguing! Can't wait to see more Soldier Boy!

Also, while not intentional, I wonder if the show will catch some attention with Gunpowder and his scenes, especially in light of recent events across the US. Either way, this shows brand of topical humor and is great as satire and pointed commentary, and doesn't cross the line as to be totally offensive but I could see if some fans might feel uneasy about some of the topics explored in the show so far.

-Marc.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Grappler on June 03, 2022, 08:11:49 AM
OMG the first 15 mins of episode 1 are just soooo bad loollll

 :lol   That was just beyond crazy.   I only watched an episode and a half, so I'll finish up the episodes tonight.  I am still amazed at how insane this show is.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on June 04, 2022, 08:13:53 PM
Those were some intense first episodes.


I have to say the scene where The Deep had to eat…uhhh…let’s just say his dinner, might have emotionally scarred me.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 04, 2022, 08:23:28 PM
I have to say the scene where The Deep had to eat…uhhh…let’s just say his dinner, might have emotionally scarred me.

You and me both. My soul hurt after that. F’n sadistic and brutal.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 04, 2022, 10:12:08 PM
OMG the first 15 mins of episode 1 are just soooo bad loollll

 :lol   That was just beyond crazy.   I only watched an episode and a half, so I'll finish up the episodes tonight.  I am still amazed at how insane this show is.

Tell me about it. I first thought just 'normal' stuff, then I thought the 'gerbil' type thing but then the visual wasn't right and it really took me a while to realize what they were doing. Just, holy crap.

Just finished the first 3. Just a crazy awesome show.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 08, 2022, 05:58:22 AM
Binged all three last night with jingle.son.  We lost our shit at the Homelander birthday party promo

Rascal Flatts
The Cast of Rivendale
Dame Judi Dench

 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

And the theme park.
BLM BLT's
LGBTurkey Legs

God I love this show.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 09, 2022, 10:13:48 PM
Fantastic fucking episode. This season is phenomenal so far, the surprising moments keep surprising and homelander keeps homelanding. This show is really something else.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Letter M on June 10, 2022, 03:39:12 PM
Episode 4 was a DOOZY, a LOT going on for nearly every character in the show. They really know how to utilize every minute of the episode.

Also, there were a lot of death flags being hoisted up and it's got me worried for several characters!

-Marc.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 11, 2022, 05:14:04 AM
yeah, it was a great one.  I told jingle.son, that up to the clip with Soldier Boy, I'll bet that Solid Gold promo was an actual promo.

That twist between Vicki and Stan I did not see coming.  I love how cerebral Stan is.  Quite the mastermind.  He'll be back.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 14, 2022, 09:03:53 AM
Just read that AMAZON just gave the thumbs up to a S4. I'm sure it was a no brainer.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on June 14, 2022, 09:13:33 AM
Just read that AMAZON just gave the thumbs up to a S4. I'm sure it was a no brainer.

I have a few fears though. First, this show is amazing and I have loved every second of it, even the parts that mess me up a bit. That said, I'm a bit nervous about the status quo. At some point, having Homelander be an evil God that no one can touch but everyone tries and fails to kill or get rid of is going to get stale and boring, but at the same time, if you DO get rid of Homelander, you lose your viewership. I just hope they can shake things up a bit in a good way with him since it's getting to the point that stress will start turning into annoyance, you know?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 14, 2022, 09:20:02 AM
Just read that AMAZON just gave the thumbs up to a S4. I'm sure it was a no brainer.

I have a few fears though. First, this show is amazing and I have loved every second of it, even the parts that mess me up a bit. That said, I'm a bit nervous about the status quo. At some point, having Homelander be an evil God that no one can touch but everyone tries and fails to kill or get rid of is going to get stale and boring, but at the same time, if you DO get rid of Homelander, you lose your viewership. I just hope they can shake things up a bit in a good way with him since it's getting to the point that stress will start turning into annoyance, you know?

Yep....that storyline can only run so far before it's more or less boring. It 'feels' like the writers have a plan and direction they are following and up to this point it's been pretty good. Homelander is the center of that shows universe so finding that balance of how to tell the story without it becoming stale is certainly their challenge at this point.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Letter M on June 17, 2022, 03:37:12 PM
Episode 5 sure was another intense, packed episode. A bit light on the gore and blood, but there were some genuinely tense situations that had me on the edge of my seat. I like that these episodes are just long enough to get development on each main story line. We got a bit more about what The Deep and A-Train are going through, but arguably the focus is still Butcher and the Boys, but I like this conflict brewing within them, and between Annie and Hughie. With only 3 episodes left, I'm eager to see where all these chess pieces will end up by the finale, and how many more may end up out of play.

-Marc.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 18, 2022, 08:09:18 PM
Episode 5 sure was another intense, packed episode. A bit light on the gore and blood, but there were some genuinely tense situations that had me on the edge of my seat. I like that these episodes are just long enough to get development on each main story line. We got a bit more about what The Deep and A-Train are going through, but arguably the focus is still Butcher and the Boys, but I like this conflict brewing within them, and between Annie and Hughie. With only 3 episodes left, I'm eager to see where all these chess pieces will end up by the finale, and how many more may end up out of play.

-Marc.

Ya knew that community hall meeting with Blue Hawk was gonna go all kinds of bad.

Are “redemptions” upcoming to Deep and A-Train for them being such pansies all season?  Don’t think we’ve seen the last of Mauve, and where the hell has Noir been all season?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 18, 2022, 08:23:49 PM
I can't remember but wasn't Noir turned into a vegetable of sorts last season?

This season has been great with the buildups and story beats. I love how they brought Deep back into the seven  and Homelander immediately imposes his dominance and power over him.

I personally have been loving the dynamics they've shown this season with Frenchie and Mika.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 18, 2022, 08:27:22 PM
Noir had a peanut allergy and they tried to kill him using peanuts. He wasn’t quite dead but incapacitated. I guess he’s fully healed now.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: chknptpie on June 19, 2022, 07:08:33 AM
Noir had a peanut allergy and they tried to kill him using peanuts. He wasn’t quite dead but incapacitated. I guess he’s fully healed now.
Ohhhh is thats what happened? I thought he died and its someone new wearing the suit that we dont know of yet. Easy to throw some new character into a full suit and mask that doesn't speak.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 19, 2022, 07:21:58 AM
Noir had a peanut allergy and they tried to kill him using peanuts. He wasn’t quite dead but incapacitated. I guess he’s fully healed now.
Ohhhh is thats what happened? I thought he died and its someone new wearing the suit that we dont know of yet. Easy to throw some new character into a full suit and mask that doesn't speak.

He was ‘dying’ the last we saw of him. Maybe it’s someone different?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on June 19, 2022, 10:53:20 AM
Just going to throw some love to Colby Minifie who plays Ashley, there are a ton of great performances on this show who rightly get praised, but she is knocking it out if the ballpark with those quirky facial expressions. 
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: orcus116 on June 19, 2022, 04:52:35 PM
Really great season so far and for as gory as the show has been in the past I think they afforded some rope with some of the things they have been doing this season. Everything in the story is so volatile I almost get that sense of dread that I would get in a Black Mirror episode whenever something as close to good happens since I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

For this last episode I did find the Blue Hawk thing interesting because as jingle eluded to you just knew it was going to be a shitshow and while the guy comes off like a total asshole and just not a very good person in general he kinda wasn't wrong when he was discussing crime. I'm sure A Train will give him his due and rightfully so but I don't really see any redemption for A Train. Same with Deep. Man the writing has done such a good job coming up with these fucked up characters.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 23, 2022, 08:17:40 PM
So the new Boys episode named 'Herogasm' is ....crazy like you'd expect from an episode with that name.

Not going to go into all the details but it was another amazing episode and I can't believe how fantastic it manages to be with just two more episodes left.




So spoilers for the episode below





Besides the obvious orgy stuff in the episode which will probably take up much of the talk, there were several other things that happened in the episode which I thought was the highlight of the entire show so far. That Homelander fight against Butcher, Soldier Boy and Hughie was so well done, it felt so tense the entire time I definitely thought someone would bite the dust. The scene with Nadia and Starlight, Frenchie, Kimiko.... so many great parts. The whole Soldier Boy catching up to the modern world and idolizing Bill Cosby lolll, Homelander coming to the realization that he's now vulnerable is going to be so amazing to see. The episode didn't slow down one bit and is frankly probably the best one so far.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Letter M on June 23, 2022, 09:32:31 PM
This might have been one of the best episodes of the series so far. The Boys does everything I wanted a show like Heroes to do, although the tone and intent are a fair bit different, but at least The Boys isn't shy on showing off powers or fights.

The way this show weaves its character arcs in and around every character and plot line makes a beautiful and intense tapestry. I'm really anxious to see how they wrap it all up with two more episodes!

-Marc.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 23, 2022, 10:03:29 PM
Not much to add to the last two posts. Great episode !
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 23, 2022, 10:05:18 PM
Just, wow. Yeah, nothing much else to say about Herogasm.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Grappler on June 24, 2022, 05:16:25 AM
Loved it - the show is so perfect.  I was on the edge of my seat during the fights and the orgy scenes were just as crazy as I expected.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on June 25, 2022, 03:37:44 PM
The episode is amazing. The final fight is one of their finest for sure. Great character work and great storylines.

He herogasm itself was meh. They hyped it up soooo much that I was expecting insanity. Deep banging an ocotopus was good. MM being covered in Daddy’s Milk was great. But most of it just looked like a generic orgy and some powers being used here and there.

Also Homelander talking to himself in the mirror. Bravo!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 26, 2022, 06:12:48 AM
Poor MM.  Agree with Adami... you knew Deep was going to get him some Octo-love the instant he showed up.

Anthony Starr should be winning awards.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: orcus116 on June 26, 2022, 05:18:16 PM
Great episode but like Adami said I was expecting it to be a bit more insane in the "Jesus what the fuck did I just watch" sense. Can't wait for the rest of the episodes.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on June 26, 2022, 05:24:05 PM
The MM bit was quite gross, but yeah, the rest was fairly generic for this show. Still, great episode overall, and that big drop at the end really sets the stage for the final episodes.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on June 30, 2022, 08:37:56 PM

This show is just so fucking off the charts great. I can't believe how amazing the drama, acting, and the story are going so far. This season is paying off so well, Kimiko and Frenchie's chemistry is killing it.






The Black Noir scenes, and Butcher's trance all gave such depth and excellent insight into their characters like never before. What a season so far. Solidier boy's lines were gold this episode loll. "I'll slap you like Connery"
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Letter M on June 30, 2022, 10:09:36 PM
Just finished episode 7. I can NOT believe there's only one more left. There's a lot of threads to tie up, so I'm hoping next week's finale is at LEAST 90 minutes.

-Marc.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on July 01, 2022, 05:16:22 AM
Just finished episode 7. I can NOT believe there's only one more left. There's a lot of threads to tie up, so I'm hoping next week's finale is at LEAST 90 minutes.

-Marc.

jingle.son and I both couldn't believe we didn't see that twist coming.  Yes, pun intended.

Butcher is an absolutely top shelf asshole.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on July 01, 2022, 09:25:30 PM
Just finished episode 7. I can NOT believe there's only one more left. There's a lot of threads to tie up, so I'm hoping next week's finale is at LEAST 90 minutes.

-Marc.

jingle.son and I both couldn't believe we didn't see that twist coming.  Yes, pun intended.

Butcher is an absolutely top shelf asshole.

The twist got me too. So glad it wasn't spoiled anywhere for me because that was huge.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on July 02, 2022, 10:29:55 AM
Great episode. Didn’t see the twist coming.

I just hope this doesn’t become a Soldier Boy/Homelander team up.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on July 03, 2022, 01:54:32 PM
I hope Soldier Boy stays around but It's looking like they are setting up Noir to take him down......but it's pretty much impossible to predict because this show is batshit crazy (in a good way) - all I know is The Deep will fuck an mollusk.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on July 04, 2022, 03:08:31 PM
The flashback scenes with Noir were so good, and totally agree with French and Kimiko's chemistry, love that storyline.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on July 07, 2022, 08:22:17 PM
Hands down the best finale of the series and maybe the best of the entire series as well. Topped Herogasm IMO.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Letter M on July 07, 2022, 09:35:17 PM
This finale went through so many twists and turns that I am still shocked by even the very finale scene, and I'm excited to see what that means for the future.

I do wonder what will happen with A-Train and The Deep now, given the state of The Seven/Vought.

-Marc.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on July 07, 2022, 09:38:42 PM
Very well done how the events of the entire season were all pulled together, and all wrapped up at the same time... AND leaving a few teasers for next season without it being a big cliffhanger.

:clap:

This is one fucked up society/universe - especially Janine's Step Dad.  WTF!?!?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on July 07, 2022, 10:36:19 PM
Freaking idiots posting spoiler videos on YouTube hours ago. I was browsing my recommended list and right there is a huge spoiler for the finale. Why? Just, why?!?!?!?!? Thankfully, it was something I kind of guessed early on in the season, specifically, who the hero would be in the finale.

And yeah, they are not being subtle with Janine's stepdad and Homelander acting like a very orange person.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: LCArenas on July 07, 2022, 10:41:30 PM
Been hooked on this series for a while and ever since Breaking Bad there hadn't been a single series that had kept me so excited for the next episode.
This season finale is great (SPOILERS). Mother's Milk, man. Incredible character. The interactions between Frenchie and Kimiko, the whole Butcher's backstory, A-Train and Maeve's arc... Just perfect. Love that they're keeping some characters and not killing them off for future episodes, like Maeve, Mallory or Soldier Boy.

I do have some issues with the last episode, though... Is it me or they rushed the season's story a bit at the end? I feel like there could have been an episode between S3E7 and S3E8, or maybe a longer epilogue. My main issue is with Black Noir, man. They dedicated themselves to make you feel for him all throughout the season and didn't even make him see Soldier Boy? Why?. I also feel like I wanted to see more of Butcher and the impact that facing Homelander and Soldier Boy at the building had on him. Becca is gone, Ryan chose Homelander, and He's dying... They only gave him one or two lines after that. Also... Wasn't Homelander supposed to chase or kill Elena to threaten Maeve at some point? Why did he let her live?

What's got me more excited is that the series has a lot of stories to tell next. Neuman didn't pop any heads this season and she seems like an absolute threat now. A-Train and Deep are well with Homelander but at the brink of turning against him. Mallory has a lot of skeletons in the closet. Vought either splits The Seven up and goes full on attention on Homelander and Ryan or recruits more people. Starlight is pretty much a national figure now, even more popular than Homelander. Butcher has pretty much lost it all and I bet he's going nihilistic on next season... There is just so many places they can explore that I'm really excited to what S4 might bring.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on July 08, 2022, 05:38:36 PM
Well that was fucking outstanding.

It'll be interesting to see how far Butcher goes now that he knows he's on borrowed time, and will the Temp V accelerate that, or can he use it with impunity?

Ryan's little smile at the end was everything though...he saw he could be a complete narcissistic douche, kill people who piss him off, and get love and adoration. Shit's gonna get ugly in the next season. Love how they even had the Q-Shaman in there. Not trying to be subtle at all. :lol

Good stuff. Now I only have Westworld to watch though..gotta dig up new shows.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on July 08, 2022, 05:43:00 PM
Wow. Just, wow.

Ryan’s smile…wow…  :metal :lol
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on July 08, 2022, 09:06:17 PM
Agreed on that smile.  Such a slow burn into a maniacally gleeful look.  Incredible acting by that kid.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 08, 2022, 10:00:15 PM
Yep…..was thinking the same thing. Up until that very scene I hadn’t found that kids limited screen time all that inspiring…..seemed pretty weak as an actor. That scene changed my mind.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: chknptpie on July 09, 2022, 07:22:52 AM
Well that was fucking outstanding.

It'll be interesting to see how far Butcher goes now that he knows he's on borrowed time, and will the Temp V accelerate that, or can he use it with impunity?

Ryan's little smile at the end was everything though...he saw he could be a complete narcissistic douche, kill people who piss him off, and get love and adoration. Shit's gonna get ugly in the next season. Love how they even had the Q-Shaman in there. Not trying to be subtle at all. :lol

Good stuff. Now I only have Westworld to watch though..gotta dig up new shows.
I feel like Butcher will end up taking the Blue compound V, become a full fledged supe and be cured of the damage caused by the temp V.

A new season of What We Do In The Shadows comes out this week, if you are looking for a new show.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on July 09, 2022, 10:33:11 AM
Somewhat safe ending to an otherwise great season.  Aside from a few things most of the characters are back where they start in episode 1.  But I'm cool with that as the dynamic these characters have is great - but at some point it has to change.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: JediKnight1969 on July 25, 2022, 05:00:40 PM
Well that was fucking outstanding.

It'll be interesting to see how far Butcher goes now that he knows he's on borrowed time, and will the Temp V accelerate that, or can he use it with impunity?

Ryan's little smile at the end was everything though...he saw he could be a complete narcissistic douche, kill people who piss him off, and get love and adoration. Shit's gonna get ugly in the next season. Love how they even had the Q-Shaman in there. Not trying to be subtle at all. :lol

Good stuff. Now I only have Westworld to watch though..gotta dig up new shows.

Doom Patrol is great.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 06, 2022, 07:26:06 PM
First trailer for Gen V. They really let up on the blood and guts.  :lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyDg04x1W0
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: XJDenton on December 07, 2022, 02:32:30 AM
I mean I didn't ask for a College spin off, but I'll give it a shot!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 21, 2023, 05:35:05 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IlF715Yn00

Antony Starr is fucking amazing.

Still no release date yet though.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Nick on June 22, 2023, 08:50:59 AM
Not looking at this thread yet for obvious reasons, but just wanted to post my reactions thus far.

So a few days ago, with the writer's strike taking away some of my regular viewing, the NHL season over, and generally with nothing to watch I set out to find something to watch.

I did three episodes of The Boys. While I was expecting this would just be something for me, I thought it was so good I gave my wife the chance the catch up and after doing so she also wants to continue, so we'll be seeing the rest of the series together.

But yeah, absolutely glorious thus far.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 22, 2023, 09:24:08 AM
enjoy the ride.  It only gets more gloriously ridiculous. 
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Grappler on June 22, 2023, 09:47:47 AM
enjoy the ride.  It only gets more gloriously ridiculous.

Definitely agree - just when I think the show has gone too far, they go even further and I love them for it.  It's a really fun show. 
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Lonk on July 26, 2023, 09:10:50 AM
First trailer for Gen V. They really let up on the blood and guts.  :lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyDg04x1W0
The new trailer looks great

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmkLMXN_lpI
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on September 28, 2023, 10:05:50 PM
Gen V drops tomorrow. I literally had no idea of the release until football tonight. Guess I know what I am watching tomorrow night.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 28, 2023, 10:28:09 PM
They usually release the episodes early on Thursday around 8 PM EST. I saw the first 3 episodes listed, I'll watch them this weekend probably.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Realm on September 28, 2023, 11:38:24 PM
Watched the first episode. Loved it.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on September 29, 2023, 08:53:53 PM
Watched all 3. Typical Boys style. Loving it so far.

Jumanji!
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 29, 2023, 10:04:16 PM
The 1st episode was awesome. This show has all the same hallmarks as The Boys.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on September 29, 2023, 10:27:47 PM
Also that Luke guy is Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, the resemblance is so uncanny.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on October 02, 2023, 03:23:20 AM
Really enjoyed those first 3 episodes.  1st episode continued the madness from The Boys perfectly, the following two episodes slowed things down introduce us to the characters and start the plot rolling.   Great start.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on October 02, 2023, 09:28:13 AM
Really enjoyed those first 3 episodes.  1st episode continued the madness from The Boys perfectly, the following two episodes slowed things down introduce us to the characters and start the plot rolling.   Great start.

Watched all 3 this morning.  I'm hooked.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on October 05, 2023, 10:47:12 AM
Really liking the first three episodes.

I appreciate that, at least as of yet, this isn't a story about a bunch of super powered sociopaths and no one being able to stop them.

Nice seeing a few decent people here and there and a look at how powers can be traumatic rather than liberating.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on October 06, 2023, 07:49:41 PM
Thought we were getting a Pull Me Under thing at the end of the new episode. Make sure to let it go to the trailer for what's next. It made the end make sense. Someone is messing with memory.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Realm on October 07, 2023, 03:05:19 AM
Well we did see in the episode someone who had the power to mess with memory so presume he was involved. (Although it’s hard to believe he survived what happened to him)
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on October 07, 2023, 05:14:09 AM
Well we did see in the episode someone who had the power to mess with memory so presume he was involved. (Although it’s hard to believe he survived what happened to him)

I assume you're referring to dickless?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 07, 2023, 09:41:03 AM
Well we did see in the episode someone who had the power to mess with memory so presume he was involved. (Although it’s hard to believe he survived what happened to him)

I assume you're referring to dickless?

Yes it is true…….this man has no dick.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: lonestar on October 07, 2023, 01:07:18 PM
As soul cringing as that scene was, I'm sure every woman on the planet wishes they could do that to sexually aggressive men... in fact I'd bet the world would be a much nicer place for it.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 12, 2023, 08:44:17 PM
This show is soooo good. Can't believe how much I'm enjoying it with every passing episode. It's different enough from The Boys but at the same time has such a familiar feel and vibe to it. Episode 5 flew by and ended just when it was getting so good.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on October 13, 2023, 08:49:29 PM
This show is soooo good. Can't believe how much I'm enjoying it with every passing episode. It's different enough from The Boys but at the same time has such a familiar feel and vibe to it. Episode 5 flew by and ended just when it was getting so good.

Boy, you ain’t fucking kidding!  ESPECIALLY to the bolder part.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Realm on October 14, 2023, 04:29:16 AM
This show is soooo good. Can't believe how much I'm enjoying it with every passing episode. It's different enough from The Boys but at the same time has such a familiar feel and vibe to it. Episode 5 flew by and ended just when it was getting so good.

Boy, you ain’t fucking kidding!  ESPECIALLY to the bolder part.

Yes I also agree with this. Loving the show.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Podaar on October 14, 2023, 05:49:46 AM
I find myself relieved that it's not just a carbon copy of The Boys but just with younger people. It's different enough, and setting appropriate, yet still in the twisted universe. I love it! I'll be ready for The Boys when it comes back, the conflict between Homelander and... well... everyone else, will be mandatory viewing. Meanwhile, this show scratches the itch.

I've got to say, I think the character of Jordan Li is brilliant A character who's powers rely on their gender fluidity is pretty ballsy in today's cancel culture world. It was also an interesting choice to make their male power more defensive, and female power more offensive. They both have super strength, of course, but having to be male for invulnerability and female for shooting power bolts makes for interesting visuals in combat. Also, both aspects (actors) have an understated attractiveness and a similar androgynous quality to their voices so the transitions aren't jarring at all.



Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on October 14, 2023, 06:32:47 AM
I find myself relieved that it's not just a carbon copy of The Boys but just with younger people. It's different enough, and setting appropriate, yet still in the twisted universe. I love it! I'll be ready for The Boys when it comes back, the conflict between Homelander and... well... everyone else, will be mandatory viewing. Meanwhile, this show scratches the itch.

I've got to say, I think the character of Jordan Li is brilliant A character who's powers rely on their gender fluidity is pretty ballsy in today's cancel culture world. It was also an interesting choice to make their male power more defensive, and female power more offensive. They both have super strength, of course, but having to be male for invulnerability and female for shooting power bolts makes for interesting visuals in combat. Also, both aspects (actors) have an understated attractiveness and a similar androgynous quality to their voices so the transitions aren't jarring at all.

Spot on to all of this as well.  I hadn't noticed that aspect about Jordan's powers and them being gender specific.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on October 20, 2023, 07:02:41 AM
So last night's episode was fantastic. We got a great cameo full of one line zingers, I loved the way they showed the memories, much better way of telling backstories. Many have pointed out how this show is different from the Boys where the supes are the assholes and here the supes are trying to do good.

Two more episodes and it got renewed for a 2nd season. Really glad it got renewed.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on October 20, 2023, 07:06:02 AM
So last night's episode was fantastic. We got a great cameo full of one line zingers, I loved the way they showed the memories, much better way of telling backstories. Many have pointed out how this show is different from the Boys where the supes are the assholes and here the supes are trying to do good.

Two more episodes and it got renewed for a 2nd season. Really glad it got renewed.

Yeah, that cameo was fucking awesome.

Loving this show, bigly.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on October 23, 2023, 10:24:04 AM
That's a great point. They haven't been corrupted by Vaught yet so they are still pure in that sense.

Glad it's been renewed. It really stands on its own, but the little cameos and callouts only make it that much better.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 23, 2023, 02:33:23 PM
So last night's episode was fantastic. We got a great cameo full of one line zingers, I loved the way they showed the memories, much better way of telling backstories. Many have pointed out how this show is different from the Boys where the supes are the assholes and here the supes are trying to do good.

Two more episodes and it got renewed for a 2nd season. Really glad it got renewed.

Yeah, that cameo was fucking awesome.

Loving this show, bigly.


yeah....this is a fun one
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on October 27, 2023, 10:01:53 PM
It really hit the fan this week. Wow.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 27, 2023, 10:37:57 PM
It really hit the fan this week. Wow.

Yeah. That took a turn.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Realm on October 27, 2023, 11:15:20 PM
It really hit the fan this week. Wow.

Yeah. That took a turn.

Yeah agree. I wasn’t sure this show was going to connect so closely to the main series but it sure did with the latest episode.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: faizoff on November 02, 2023, 10:20:17 PM
Awesome finale, hate that it was so short but felt very satisfying, figured there would be cameos and it didn't disappoint. There was a lot more crossover with The Boys than I expected, season 4 of The Boys should be a blast now.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 03, 2023, 09:17:32 AM
Exciting episode.....gotta love anytime Homelander shows up.....pretty fun season. But 8 episodes is too short when a show is rocking it like that.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: The Realm on November 04, 2023, 05:47:24 PM
Really enjoyed Gen V, I thought it was overall great. The last episode really built some serious momentum but then seemed to end too quickly. Once Homelander showed up it felt it was building towards something really special and then just ended. I'm also not exactly sure what was going on at the very end but really looking forward to the next season of The Boys as looks like it will be revealed then.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on December 02, 2023, 10:36:31 AM
S4 Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9U-yoJbgWs
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: gmillerdrake on January 15, 2024, 05:35:02 PM
Oh my Erin Moriarty.....what did you do???? WHY?????  You were already beautiful!!!!!


Then:

(https://i.imgur.com/XiD7IBw.jpg)

Now:

(https://i.imgur.com/BjRpujh.jpg)
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: NoseofNicko on January 15, 2024, 05:36:54 PM
She was stunning, now she looks much older and weird. :-\
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on January 15, 2024, 05:43:50 PM
Hopefully most of that is just make up/posing, etc.

Hopefully she doesn't actually look that.....I dunno.....wax like?
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: NoseofNicko on January 15, 2024, 05:46:14 PM
Hopefully most of that is just make up/posing, etc.

Hopefully she doesn't actually look that.....I dunno.....wax like?

She got facial plastic surgery…….. at 29!  ???
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: Adami on January 15, 2024, 05:46:46 PM
Hopefully most of that is just make up/posing, etc.

Hopefully she doesn't actually look that.....I dunno.....wax like?

Nah she got facial plastic surgery…….. at 29!  ???

She did?

Ah well. Guess as long as she's happy, that's what matters.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: XJDenton on January 15, 2024, 06:04:37 PM
She's a grown woman, she can do what she likes.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: jingle.boy on January 15, 2024, 06:19:20 PM
True, but it's not exactly an improvement.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on January 15, 2024, 07:44:20 PM
I noticed in the last season that something seemed off with her looks, and not in a good way. Not a fan of whatever she did.
Title: Re: The Boys (Amazon Prime exclusive)
Post by: soupytwist on February 23, 2024, 01:51:49 AM
Back on June the 13th.