The Boys - the definition of unexpected

Many people talked to me about this show from the start, but since I’m not a big fan of superheros’ stories and didn’t know this universe at all, it took me a long time to check it. If only I knew…

Once I started watching, there was no way I could stop!

Surprise!

The premise is excellent and makes total sense to me. After all, if people could have such a significant amount of power and zero consequences for their acts… how many wouldn’t go rogue?

Yet, what makes this satire priceless is the incredible, surprising stuff that happens all the time. In such a way, “surprising” is the best word to describe The Boys.

Every time you are chilling watching the show, something will happen, unexpected and… absurd (in a good way).

The characters

The characters are, all of them, absolutely great. They are complex, with many layers, and just as everything else in the show… surprising.

Even in the most odious of them, you can take a glimpse of humanity, and sometimes, you may feel sorry for the bad guys (not for long thought).

Public Opinion

One of the things they explored in the show was the damage public opinion (without knowledge or context) can do, as well as our beloved social media feeds… The way people are manipulated is disturbing. Worst, they seem to like being manipulated…

This was so well explored that it is almost sad.

Great in all senses

The season finale (from season 3) was absolutely great. I really enjoyed it!

The Boys is a fantastic show with a great cast and full of surprises. I’m eagerly waiting for more. It can also be a bit disturbing at times but, without a doubt, a great piece of entertainment.

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