Even superheroes have their weaknesses.Β Amazon Prime Video’sΒ The BoysΒ shows that this is due to inflated egos.Β In a world of superheroes with more pride than humility, a group blue-collars are willing to do anything to bring down their inflated egos.
Based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertsonβs eponymous graphic novel,Β The BoysΒ examines what would happen if superheroes accepted the dark side to fame.Β The Seven is a group superheroes that believe they can do anything because of their fame and power.Β Sometimes “whatever” means not having to account to anyone for the collateral damage that is part of the job, including accidentally killing innocent citizens.
The Boys are here to help.Β These powerless antiheroes, consisting of Billy Butcher, Mother’s Milk, Frenchie, Tomer Capon, and Female, use brawn and trickery to defeat the Seven’s callousness.Β This epic and often bloody battle royale show puts a unique twist on the superhero genre.