The Boys (2019)

Synopsis

A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Amazon Prime Video
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Buy

• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
• Jack Quaid as Hugh 'Hughie' Campbell
• Antony Starr as Homelander
• Erin Moriarty as Annie January / Starlight
• Laz Alonso as Marvin T. 'Mother's Milk' Milk / M.M.
• Chace Crawford as Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep
• Tomer Capone as Serge / Frenchie
• Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro
• Nathan Mitchell as Earving / Black Noir
• Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett

If you liked The Boys, try

• Arrow
• Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Heroes
• DC's Legends of Tomorrow
• Titans
• The Unit
• Harley Quinn
• Black Lightning

BingeNext's take

If you’re into gritty, action-packed shows that flip the superhero genre on its head, The Boys is a great pick. It follows a tough group of vigilantes who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty as they take on corrupt superheroes, giving you a darker, more grounded look at what heroes might be like behind the scenes. With five seasons and 40 episodes, there’s plenty to keep you hooked, and the cast, including Karl Urban and Jack Quaid, really brings the intense and often brutal world to life. It’s perfect for fans of shows like Arrow or Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. who want something with a bit more edge and a lot of action. Watching it feels like jumping into a wild, unpredictable ride where nothing is off-limits, and you’re always guessing what’s coming next.