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The Boys

"Never meet your heroes."

8.4
5 seasons
33 episodes
Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:July 25, 2019
Last Aired:July 18, 2024
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
Prime Video
Created By:
Eric Kripke

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Seasons (6)

Season 1
8.0

Season 1

8 episodes

Aired: 2019

The story takes place in a universe where most of the superpowered individuals are recognized as superheroes, but in reality abuse their powers for personal gain, information the public is kept unaware of.

Season 2
8.0

Season 2

8 episodes

Aired: 2020

The even more intense, more insane season two finds The Boys on the run from the law, hunted by the Supes, and desperately trying to regroup and fight back against Vought. In hiding, Hughie, Mother’s Milk, Frenchie and Kimiko try to adjust to a new normal, with Butcher nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Starlight must navigate her place in The Seven as Homelander sets his sights on taking complete control. His power is threatened with the addition of Stormfront, a social media-savvy new Supe, who has an agenda of her own. On top of that, the Supervillain threat takes center stage and makes waves as Vought seeks to capitalize on the nation’s paranoia.

Season 3
7.9

Season 3

8 episodes

Aired: 2022

It’s been a year of calm. Homelander’s subdued. Butcher works for the government, supervised by Hughie of all people. But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. So when The Boys learn of a mysterious Anti-Supe weapon, it sends them crashing into the Seven, starting a war, and chasing the legend of the first Superhero: Soldier Boy.

Season 4
7.4

Season 4

8 episodes

Aired: 2024

The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under Homelander's muscly thumb as he consolidates his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca's son, and his job as The Boys' leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they must find a way to work together and save the world before it's too late.

Season 5
6.0

Season 5

1 episode

Production

Amazon Studios

Original Film

Sony Pictures Television

Kripke Enterprises

Point Grey Pictures

Kickstart Entertainment

NightSky Productions

Amazon MGM Studios