Department of Dirty Tricks

It was pretty good, but Homelander totally carried the whole episode. His scenes were the highlight, and he's just so intense and magnetic. You'll see what I mean when you watch it.

But honestly, there wasn't a whole lot of stuff happening in this episode, which was kind of a letdown. I had high hopes after the crazy ending of Gen V. That finale was explosive and set the bar really high for what's next. I was expecting The Boys to pick up right where Gen V left off, with lots of action and excitement. Instead, this episode felt more like a setup, laying the groundwork for what's to come. It was a bit slower than I wanted.

Don't get me wrong, setting things up is important, but after Gen V's intense ending, I was hoping for more right out of the gate. It's like they're gearing up for something big, but the opener didn't really pack the punch I was hoping for. I wanted more action and craziness that The Boys usually brings.

If you're into Homelander, you'll love his scenes because he's as terrifying and compelling as ever. But overall, I was expecting a stronger start to the season. Maybe it's just building up to something huge, and the next episodes will be wild. Let's see where it goes! Watch the episode and see if you feel the same way.

When I watched the first season The Boys back in 2019, I felt ecstatic. It was a fresh take on the rather stale superhero genre previously dominated by Marvel and DC. It was also a remarkably smart show, based around highly relatable characters. And, yes, when the story called for it, it included some rather extreme gore. It even managed to make good satire, throwing light punches every which way without ever feeling heavy handed.

Five years and four seasons further down the line, none of the above feels true anymore. Character arcs have come and gone, leaving them as empty husks performing the same routine in scene after scene. The gore, which doesn't feel particularly exciting or surprising anymore, is everywhere for no reason whatsoever (except possibly to hide that the show runners are out of ideas). As for the political satire, there's nothing light hearted about it anymore. It's just a gross blanket of boring propaganda choking the life off an already dying show. (And that's from someone who share most of the show runners views. But that doesn't mean I enjoy being force fed.)

Unsure if I'll ever be able to finish this season. Probably not.

The new season has finally arrived, and let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations. The first episode is absolutely riveting, setting a high bar right from the start. Homelander is especially chilling; his presence on screen is deeply unsettling, and he exudes a terrifyingly intense aura. The episode serves as an excellent introduction to the season, hooking viewers with its compelling narrative and strong character development. I am eagerly anticipating the rest of the season and have high hopes that the subsequent episodes will maintain, or even surpass, this remarkable level of quality.

If it isnt the best social commentary about our human life and how corrupt politicians and and corporations are then i dont know what is!

The boys are back with a new season but the same old good humor, great acting and wonderful story to follow especially after Gen v series.

The background music is excellent as always, the sarcastic tone in this episode has topped up a notch than the 3 seasons before and im loving it!

I hoped to see more im im being honest for a one hour episode, especially after what happened in Gen V last episode. But maybe its just a build up to a great season as we saw before!

The start was disappointingly slow and monotonous. It dragged on with repetitive scenes, lacking any real excitement or engagement. The same dull scenarios kept unfolding, making it a chore to watch. The pacing felt lethargic, with little variation or development to keep things interesting. Overall, it was a tedious beginning that failed to capture my attention or provide any substantial reason to keep watching. A faster pace and more dynamic elements could have improved the experience significantly. Surely not the real TheBoys episode we all know, CGI of the Gore looks a bit meh, like it's all gelly.